Bones and Brennan Together At Last
931759
It was great to have familiar characters in a Bones novel that everyone recognizes from watching the TV show.  The chemistry is there as is it in the series. Enjoyed it immensely.
4210574
I started to read the Reich's books after realizing this was what Bones was based on.  And, these are very different from the TV show which is a good thing. I enjoy the stories, the different travels she takes, and the on and off romance. I have since read them all and hope she hasn't stopped.
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I love the Murdoch's Mysteries (Artful Detective) on TV and DVDs and decided to read Maureen Jennings' books...and had the dilemma that often comes in separating a movie/TV show from the book characters...just like Bones doesn't have the same Temperance Brennan as the Kathy Reichs books...and Rizzoli & Isles is a far cry from the books.  I enjoyed the story once I got around adjusting to the differences in the characters (I've watched the first five seasons of MM) and have already purchased more in the series ...to read!
2828530
What I enjoy most about the Tempe Brennan series is the forensic anthropology angle.  It adds an interesting element to the crime solving.  All the characters are good too so I always look forward to the next book.  Bones in Her Pocket was a great story!
707569
** spoiler alert ** Finally! I don't have to detest Jace and Clary's incestous relationship. I knew it wouldn't be, but I'm glad it's finally out in the open. Now I can listen to them drivel about their relationship w/o having to be grossed out by hearing them talk about their sick love for one another. At that point, I can focus on the story in its entirety w/o having to worry about fast forwarding. They may have said that they didn't feel like brother and sister, but that didn't make things any better. Now, I don't mind their relationship because that mystery has been unfolded, which BTW wasn't a surprise.  I liked that Alec manned up and let everyone knows how he felt about Magnus Bane. I loved how Simon became his own man and how he is growing. I can't wait to listen to him in the next book. Simon is just a spectacular person. I like Maya, but Isabelle can give him what he needs. I can't wait to see those relationships develop. Also, I am intrigued by what the Seelie queen said as far as Clary falling in love with the wrong person. I also, liked how her mom and Luke came together in the end as well. Things are coming together! :)(less)
2169212
It was good but I was expecting  something a little different. Either way I love bones so it all works out.
3394000
I just loved this series of bones books. I gave the first four 5 Stars. Loved all the characters and how she wove them altogether. In this last book it felt as if the author herself was getting a little tired. In characterizing this story I would break it into thirds. The first third was just what you would expect- a thriller and action. The second third dragged along, was predictable and just slow - I went and read another book and came back to this one. Finally toward the end of the story, it really picked back up again and had a "justice" great ending. I recommend the whole series, even this one.
2699081
Thanks for the speedy delivery. Bones season 10 is great.
2279245
I enjoy reading Kathy Reichs' Temperance Brennan series as I always seem to learn something new.  With her latest novel, Flash and Bones, I learned more about NASCAR than I did about forensic anthropology.  In Flash and Bones, her 14th novel, the author provides us with her usual exciting and unpredictable plot.

Charleston, NC is home to the Charlotte Motor Speedway.  Just as the very big Race Week is about to commence, a barrel filled with asphalt is discovered near the track.  Protruding from the asphalt is a human hand.  A crew worker, Wayne Gamble, comes to seen Dr. Brennan on the chance that the body might be his sister, Cindi.  The 17 year old was an aspiring race car driver when she disappeared 12 years ago with her 24 year old boyfriend.  The FBI investigated for a while, but abandoned their search and appeared to cover up the investigation.  Soon, the FBI becomes involved again and this time, they make off with the John Doe in the barrel, but only after Brennan has finished her examination.

There is obviously something very wrong going on, and Brennan teams up with Charlotte detective Erskine "Skinny" Slidell to dig further to get to the truth.  And the truth involves NASCAR, a right-wing militia group called the Patriot Posse, some deadly toxins, and sexism so extreme that it leads to murder.  This one had me guessing until the end.

Reichs is my go-to author when I want something suspenseful and entertaining, and fans will not be disappointed with Flash and Bones.
2102740
Yet another awesome book by Kathy Reichs! Love all the Bones books, can't wait for the next book. Kept me guessing right up until the end.
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I really, really enjoyed this series and didn't even know that Bones, the TV show was based off a series and that this one was essentially a spin-off version that featured Temperances niece, Tori Brennan.  I used to watch Bones back when I had a lot of time but I stopped after like 5 seasons or so because it was becoming too long.  Im not even sure if the season ended or if its still goingI just checked  apparently its still running and its only season 12 now.  Damn, thats a very long show.

Anyways, I enjoyed Bones for the few months that I binged watched it and I was pretty psyched to read the Virals series especially after I found out the connection.  I was definitely able to tell that this series was similar to Bones in that both of them are highly scientific with a lot of terminology.  Thankfully, unlike Bones, this one was more geared towards the YA crowd so there were a lot of good explanations especially when they discussed something technical.

The one thing I was amazed throughout the books was that despite the characters tender age (all 15-16 years old), they were all incredibly smart (except for maybe Ben, now that I think of it).  Shelton was more tech smart, Hiram was on the science stuff with Tori also on the science stuff but more towards blood/experiments due to her relationship with Temperance.  They all worked incredibly well together and honestly, even without their flare powers, a lot of the puzzles were easily cracked by them especially in the third book, Code.

I think my favorite book out of the entire series was probably Seizure with the whole treasure hunting thing.  There were definitely a number of times in the book where I was a little skeptical about how well they managed to evade some traps set up from hundreds of years ago.  However, they are also incredibly resourceful and intelligent so I guess its not entirely out of the norm.  The first book, Virals, was also interesting because its how everything started and the cold case murder mystery was especially interesting to me.

The dynamic between the four  Tori, Ben, Shelton and Hiram  were interesting.  I was a little surprised at how close they were because in the first book, Tori described that she was mostly only friends with them because they were the only teenagers/kids living on their otherwise deserted island.  However, it seemed that in reality, the dynamic was that Tori was always the leader with the boys following her every word even before the pack was formed.  Im not sure if I liked Tori that much, to be honest, because she seemed incredibly bossy.  This was especially true when Shelton or Hiram didn't really want to do something like breaking and entering but would be pressured by Tori.  Plus, in the last two books, she became incredibly more and more annoying with her girly thoughts between Chance and Ben.  To be honest, I thought after the first kiss, the decision was made but then she kept going back and forth between the two that even the two boys plus Shelton and Hiram were getting distracted with all the bickering and fist punches.  I understand that shes a teenage girl and they tend to be confused with the opposite gender because I know I was but for someone who is so smart with extra abilities, she was quite slow in this aspect.

Overall, I did really, really enjoy the series.  I liked the adventure and even the ending was nice.  It was realistic and it made a lot of sense.  However, there was that last paragraph that made me rethink a few things

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A review copy was provided for an honest review. As far as novellas go Home for the Holidays is sure to bring Cat and Bones fans lots of cheer. In the Night Huntress series there is destined to be some sort of supernatural craziness afoot and as can be expected Frost delivers it. This short story is packed with action, burning-hot scenes, and in the span of 100 pages drops three major bombs that sheds light on Bones' past and changes all that we know about him, and all that he knows about himself. Although this isn't a large novel it may as well be since it has just as much going on as a full-length read. Many familar characters are back, Cat is her normal badass vampire self, and Bones is as usual charming, and lethal. Though it has been awhile since I read the previous book it felt like no time at all picking up where I left off, and I enjoyed the ease at how quickly I was enthralled.

The holidays are almost here and Cat has something extra special planned for Bones that brings all of their closest friends together to celebrate. All the invites have been sent but an uninvited guest shows up that isn't on the list. To everyone's surprise the person has a few plans of their own for the reunion. Suspicions are on full alert when Cat's friends and even her husband, Bones, starts acting strange. The only people left unaffected are Cat, Ian, and Denise and they are left to figure out what in the hell is going on before the situation gets much worse. An insidious plot unravels as they search for answers, and everything is at stake.

Home for the Holidays is an astonishing addition to the series and a nice bridge to the next and final novel Up From the Grave. It connects the dots of Bones' past and exposes truths, and reveals loyalties. I forgot that this wasn't a regular page counted book and by the end I wanted morethe wait for the last installment will be grueling. It's one of the best novellas I've read, and it unveils important information on key characters that is absolutely shocking. Any and all Cat and Bones fans who have caught up to this point in the series MUST read Home for the Holidays! It has THREE major mind-blowing revelations. If you haven't already started the Night Huntress series you need to ASAP.
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After the previous two books of the Temperance Brennan series ("Break No Bones" and "Cross Bones"), I was starting to despair that the series had gone into an irrevocable nosedive.  But "Bones to Ashes" brings back a slightly tauter writing style and some serious whodunnit puzzles.  There's also a lot of what I call "whatdunnit"; that is, sometimes the reader doesn't even know what has happened for sure, which only deepens the mystery.

My only beef with the current book is the character of Harry, Tempe's younger sister.  She is one of the most irritating, annoying, and unbelievable characters to ever appear in mystery fiction, and her presence in the story is very distracting.  Don't kill her off, please, Ms. Reichs -- that would give Tempe even more angst -- but please leave her at home.
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I have read all of the Temperance Brennan books and loved them all. I love how dedicated she is to get to the truth. Glad that Ryan joined the search for the killer. I especially loved the ending which I will not ruin for readers. I will be looking for the next one!!!!
2740109
Bones just keeps getting better and better each year!  So glad to have all of Season 8 episodes to watch with no commercials!
4271745
Not your television Bones but a different and multifaceted Tempe Brennan. This is great reading from cover to cover. Read the series in order - it is much better that way.
1300695
The book is well written and has great bones.  However I would have liked a little more action.  It reads smooth and is good read but it just didn't make me have to think out the moves in the story.  I did like the main people in the book and I was caught up in their lives.
Your need to give it a read.