Fun read even with a disappointing ending
936537
Jacqueline Jacks Morales's life changes forever when she hears the news her husband of eight years,  James, was killed in a car crash in Hawaii.  To make matters worse she finds out her husband was with another woman, Dylan.  Dylan's fianc, Nick, approaches Jacks and together they search for answers to better understand why their loved ones were having an affair.  But are the answers to some questions better left unanswered?

I would classify this book as mainly fiction with some elements of mystery and suspense.  I absolutely loved the first 200 pages or so of this book because I really was into finding out more about James and Dylan's affair.  I enjoyed the alternating viewpoints from Dylan before the crash and Jacks from the past and present.  The last third of the book just didn't work as well as the rest of the book.  I wouldn't say I hated the ending exactly, but I was definitely disappointed.  As a whole  though, I still really enjoyed reading this book.

I received a free copy of this book from the publisher and Life of A Book Addict.  All views expressed are my honest opinions.
971233
I must be the only one not happy with the ending on this one. Still a cute, fun read.
3157866
I enjoyed "A Desirable Residence" most of the time that I was reading it, but the ending was missing something.
The story moved along at a good pace and the characters were interesting (if not particularly likable), but the ending seemed abrupt.  One of the main plot lines felt unresolved, and I was disappointed that many of the characters' "bad behavior" didn't result in real consequences, or personal growth/redemption.
When I finished the book, I felt like there must be some pages missing - the situations in the book just didn't feel fully resolved to me.
4750939
This book was entertaining and fast paced.  I very much enjoyed it and I have found that for me to enjoy a book, I need to like some of the characters.  I loved the characters and the family.  The book had warmth, humor, generosity of spirit, compassion and reality.  I had not read anything by this author prior to this, and I knew as I was reading that I would look for more of her books.  The ending, however, was a great disappointment and a bit ridiculous.  I thought, "Are you kidding me?"  The book felt unfinished, and I believe she could have finished it easily in one more short chapter.  I would have given it 5 stars but for the ending.
4600782
This was a really fun story and I liked zombies in this story better than the zombies on modern day TV.  I liked that they can talk, drive, and shoot guns.  I liked that they have a sense of humor and that animals can also become zombified.  I like that science released them from the realm that "God" condemned them to - they were a lot more interesting than the typical virus zombie.

Character development was pretty good.  I felt connected to each of the main characters.

What really irked me was the ending.  I'm fine with cliff-hangers, but this ending just felt rushed and lazy.  It was so ambiguous that I'm not even interested in wondering "what happened next"... I mean, c'mon Brian, at least hint me in one direction or the other.  It almost felt like he didn't know what you write next; or like there was supposed to be another chapter that never made it in.  Oh well.  It was his first published book, so I think he did a damn good job!
3414667
I love the premise of this novel and I enjoyed the characters.  I did,  however, find the novel a little slow going at times.  But I honestly cared  about Katinka and the people in her life and I wanted to find out what  happened in the end.  The best thing about the book is it's  non-happily-ever-after ending.  The book reads like a slice of life, ending  with the open-endedness that life always has until it's over.  I especially  enjoyed Katinka's relationship with her mother (i can certainly relate) as  well as her falling in love with little Max (what a cutie).
I would have  liked to have given this book 3.5 stars but unfortunately that wasn't an  option.  I recommend this book if you are looking for well-written,  well-developed characters in a charming setting but aren't in need of  fast-paced action.
927080
I really liked this book, but the ending was disappointing.  Then I saw it has a sequel, so there's hope that the right couple Will get together in the end!
4526883
A fun and thrilling read that, at times, will leave the hairs on the back of your neck standing a bit.

The characters were well written, and the story, for the most part, was decent enough. Full of some spooky moments that leave you turning page after page waiting and wanting to see what happens next.

Unfortunately, for me, the ending prevents this otherwise fun and well written book from getting a 4th star, but still a good read for some fun late at night fare.
4436428
I enjoyed this novel very much.  I like the time travel genre in general, and found this particular work well-written with good dialogue and interesting characters.  Additionally, the protagonist travels back to 1938 Hollywood, a fun and interesting era, and does his best to waylay Dutch Reagan from becoming president -- you've gotta like that.
The ending was not very satisfying; there was no definite resolution to the narrator's dilemma nor was there a clever twist to make you rethink the events that had transpired.
The work concludes with a list of questions for reading groups and a short interview with the author in which he says he hopes to do a sequel -- I look forward to it!
1780698
I would have given this book 5 stars, but I wasn't crazy about the ending. It was a fun read, and do reccomend it.
2884592
I have enjoyed reading this book.  Has enough action and sexual tension to keep me interested.  Am sorely disappointed by the ending though - maybe there'll be a sequel - we can only hope.
4206534
Although I enjoyed the book, and the characters were well drawn, it may seem that the ending is just a wee bit too tidy. Close to a fourth star.
4664241
Really entertaining book.  The ending left me a little flat in terms of the challenge presented at the third gate.  I expected something grander.  All in all a fun read, one I will probably come back to multiple times.
213446
I really enjoyed this book and would have rated it 5 stars but, as with other reviewers, I was disappointed in the ending. There were several things that just did not work at the ending. And without making a spoiler, I must say that the last vote did not make sense and seemed to come from nowhere. One could easily suspect of a particular candidate what apparently the author wanted to use as a surprise. It would have been very unobservant an conveniently ignorant of most of the other Cardinals that they had no clue. I would have been more satisfied with a straight forward ending. That being said, I am glad I read this book and thoroughly enjoyed reading about the fascinating process of electing a pope. I also appreciated the research involved in writing this novel and the great writing.
2016503
The book was enjoyable but the ending was lacking. It's a set up for "To be continued...."
1651748
An easy, quick and entertaining read where I was drawn into the main character but the ending came out of nowhere and was not the least bit satisfying! The author builds interest in the story line easily but the ending is abrupt and lackluster.
2924556
I really like the book and had high hopes for it. It was very good until the end. The end was weak. Overall, the concept of the story and the way it is put together is a lot of fun though.