SOMETHING DIFFERENT & FUN
925752
VERY FUN AND SO DIFFERENT FROM WHAT I HAVE BEEN COLORING. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
4369483
To be honest.. this is the kind of book I would normally never read... but I wanted to explore a new genre and take myself out of my reading comfort zone.

This is a charming murder-mystery book, with magic thrown in. The main character, Lady Farrah, becomes involved with an interesting and mysterious fellow by the name of Lord Pecus, and they are both trying to find out who is the culprit. The main character has many curious contacts to aid in her quest for answers and often wicked sense of humour and just the right amount of sass, which makes her a joy to follow.

Superbly written in a fun and witty manner, it was very easy to become attached to the main characters in this story. The conversations flowed well and I found myself laughing at the often fast paced humour and chit chat between certain characters. I really liked the modern touches throughout - I perceived it to be portayed in a pre-Victorian or Victorian time (think lords, ladies, earls & manors, footmen & fancy dresses) - these modern touches provided some quirky communication delivery between the characters. This was surprising, but a welcome mix to the storyline. It gave it enough edge to be something quite different than I had read about before. I had to laugh at the old maid comments, being a similar age to Lady Farrah and the expectations and romantic time limits judged by others being set in that sort of era!! :)

There are loads of likeable characters throughout the story and the author does a very good job at keeping you admiring the main character's mischevious and tactical traits, that keeps you captivated right to the end.

I would very much like to read more from this author and I commend her on giving me something refreshing to read. I would recommend this book if you would want to also go outside your reading genres you may stick to, for a fun and likeable read.
2198417
This was a fun, unique read. Having a zombie as the main character was refreshing. I thought the interactions with Amanda and her new friends were some of the best parts. Amanda's fun because she doesn't care that she's dead, well, maybe a little bit, but she doesn't feel sorry for herself. Actually she embraces being a zombie, finding her tighter body sexy, make-up a challenge and human flesh...delicious.

I gotta admit that I did drift off once in a while when it came to fashion talk and some parts were a little slow but I really enjoyed it as a whole and it got some good laughs out of me, and I thought the footnotes were fun and different. If you want to know -- sometimes in detail -- what it's like to be a zombie, then Amanda Feral is your girl -- undead and fashionable.
1122690
If you're looking for a thrilling & suspenseful series, this is not it. But it's fun, funny, & can get exciting making you wonder what's going to happen next.
4084630
This is something different to try if you like medieval music but with a New Age-ish, rock twist.  It's hard to describe (other reviews have done a nice job).  Female vocalist with percussion and other instruments.  Nice selection of lively settings to medieval texts.  You will enjoy this if you like medieval music (Anonymous Four), Celtic Fusion (Clannad, Enya, Steeleye Span). middle eastern (felt like belly dancing). Renaissance Fairs, and English literature.
4648198
This is fun an unusual. I first saw it in Germany but have never seen it in the u.s. Great for any age
3162672
Fun, fun, fun....to entertain with!  What a great excuse for a party that is a new phenomenon to share with friends!  I've also ordered a cookbook as there are even breakfast and dessert ideas to do with it--S'Mores, too!  With a smaller group, men can have two drawers--LOL!
1740951
This was a fun and interesting read. It's not my usual genre, but I enjoyed it and would recommend it to anyone who likes fiction or fantasy of any sort. It flows well and I did not often find myself slipping out of the "reading zone." There are layers to the story and characters and it can be appreciated on more than one level. Each chapter/section covers a different smaller adventure within a larger continuous story, and these served a similar function as the short stories I usually read during my commute to work. Like the previous reviewer, I can also imagine sharing this book aloud with an older child and using the stories as a jumping-off point for some good discussions.
1456050
Different, fun idea--make an unattractive, under-assertive, fat boy the hero! Frankly, I grow tired of the same ol' same ol' of romance novels where the same story is told over and over again with a different setting and characters. Well, this one is not like that! I found it fun from the beginning, and as the story grew deeper and deeper into the plot. I was intrigued by Buck as he learns and grows confidant in his own (really large) skin. I liked him so much that I was a little disappointed when he lost some weight. But, really, read this book. So refreshing to find something truly different, and so downright good.
1343013
looking for something different and found a great value
3028292
I have had an odd run of books recently...even some that are quite popular are so formulaic or seem to be just collections of pop-culture references. This was wonderfully different! It IS a story, but not told in the typical way...lots of stops along the way for talking and thinking. Kind of like life!

I think many would enjoy the little trip you take by reading this book, as long as they don't approach it as a "typical" novel. At least I hope people can appreciate its approach!
1697619
This is not my usual genre, but I really enjoyed this book.
I've learned to keep my mind open to new experiences & that
definitely includes different genres of books.
If you are looking for something new to read you must check
this out.
3931706
Something different. Some of the pictures are actually quite funny.
3061935
I love the location in this book, as it's different and full of possibilities. The characters are fun, and the mystery keeps things moving. This is one series I plan to re-read soon.
1850067
Fun story, felt fresh - with not so typical characters. Funny parts, drama, steamy sex, happy ending. Entertaining read, definitely enjoyed!
2031440
Something different to play when we get together with friends or family & even our 92 year old mother can play.
1189784
A fun time. Love it when a book has a new twist on an old theme. I recommend this to adult readers who enjoy a paranormal comedy.