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Who, What, Where, When, Die
Avery Shaw is having a bad week. First, she had to cover a story on a barricaded gunman who likes to dance naked in his window. Second, she's receiving death threats with her morning newspaper. Lastly, and most importantly, her mom keeps vetoing her outfit choices.
It's all in a day's work for this hardworking, if easily distracted, reporter.
Avery Shaw is hot on the trail of the story, even if it means tangling with her hot ex-boyfriend -- the county sheriff -- and the equally hot, if slightly shadier pawnshop owner down the street.
Getting the story is going to be totally worth it -- that is if Avery can survive the week.
It's all in a day's work for this hardworking, if easily distracted, reporter.
Avery Shaw is hot on the trail of the story, even if it means tangling with her hot ex-boyfriend -- the county sheriff -- and the equally hot, if slightly shadier pawnshop owner down the street.
Getting the story is going to be totally worth it -- that is if Avery can survive the week.
199 pages, ebook
First published August 17, 2011
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Amanda M. Lee
284 books2,878 followersWhen I was a kid, I was torn between whether or not I was going to grow up and be the Incredible Hulk or Wonder Woman. I flirted with being a Jedi Knight for awhile, but I wasn't up for the intense travel associated with the gig. In my teens, I settled on being a writer -- although I had no idea the effort that would entail.
Not only am I a writer now, but I'm a writer in several different mediums. I'm a longtime newspaper reporter, an avid reader and a voracious science fiction fanatic.
Not only am I a writer now, but I'm a writer in several different mediums. I'm a longtime newspaper reporter, an avid reader and a voracious science fiction fanatic.
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September 8, 2013
'Who, What, Where, When, Die' is the story of Avery Shaw as she goes about her daily life as a reporter. She has to get her story, even if it means dealing with her cop ex-boyfriend and hiding that she's getting death threats.
Avery is a fantastic character; she is convincing as a gamer geek who dresses casually in retro movie t-shirts, her family are nuts and she is amusingly sarcastic. She's just so believable and real.
I had expected more of a dark mystery story for some reason but this is very much a light, entertaining novel with a colourful cast of characters. The mystery element was well done but was sort of in the background for most of the book and the focus was more on the development of Avery's character. It wasn't a bad thing, it just hadn't been what I was expecting so I was pleasantly surprised.
I thought the ending suited the personality of the character. I'm not sure how else to explain it without dropping spoilers, but it definitely left me wanting more books about Avery. This is simply a great story with excellent characters, highly recommended!
Avery is a fantastic character; she is convincing as a gamer geek who dresses casually in retro movie t-shirts, her family are nuts and she is amusingly sarcastic. She's just so believable and real.
I had expected more of a dark mystery story for some reason but this is very much a light, entertaining novel with a colourful cast of characters. The mystery element was well done but was sort of in the background for most of the book and the focus was more on the development of Avery's character. It wasn't a bad thing, it just hadn't been what I was expecting so I was pleasantly surprised.
I thought the ending suited the personality of the character. I'm not sure how else to explain it without dropping spoilers, but it definitely left me wanting more books about Avery. This is simply a great story with excellent characters, highly recommended!
May 30, 2016
This review is by Bob Boze on behalf of Truth About Books
Who, What, Where, When, Die is listed under Cozy, Mystery, Suspense. I need to tell you that I’m not sure that it fits any of these categories. I also need to tell you that I am a rabid fan of Amanda’s Wicked Witches of the Midwest Series.
For both of these reasons, I was extremely disappointed in Who, What, Where, When, Die. That disappointment started with the title, which makes no sense and gave me absolutely no clue as to what this book and series is about. From there, the book attempts to introduce Avery Shaw, a small Michigan newspaper reporter around which the series is built.
Avery is a happy go lucky, free spirit who doesn’t seem to work hard at anything except, dressing as weird as she can. She also seems to be stalked on a regular basis as news stories seem to seek her out, rather than the other way around.
And that, pretty much covers the central plot of the story.
I realize that this is the first book in the series and was written before the Wicked Witch Series I so dearly love. As an author, I also look back at how much my writing grew after my first book; as I suspect is the case with Who, What, Where, When, Die. Thus, I tried to temper my disappointment and fairly rate this book.
If you can get past a plot that struggles to be funny and mysterious and some hard to believe characters (and their actions); I think you’ll find the beginning of what will become a cute series and an Avery Shaw that will grow to be funny and much more believable with each new book.
As for this book; it’s just okay.
Who, What, Where, When, Die is listed under Cozy, Mystery, Suspense. I need to tell you that I’m not sure that it fits any of these categories. I also need to tell you that I am a rabid fan of Amanda’s Wicked Witches of the Midwest Series.
For both of these reasons, I was extremely disappointed in Who, What, Where, When, Die. That disappointment started with the title, which makes no sense and gave me absolutely no clue as to what this book and series is about. From there, the book attempts to introduce Avery Shaw, a small Michigan newspaper reporter around which the series is built.
Avery is a happy go lucky, free spirit who doesn’t seem to work hard at anything except, dressing as weird as she can. She also seems to be stalked on a regular basis as news stories seem to seek her out, rather than the other way around.
And that, pretty much covers the central plot of the story.
I realize that this is the first book in the series and was written before the Wicked Witch Series I so dearly love. As an author, I also look back at how much my writing grew after my first book; as I suspect is the case with Who, What, Where, When, Die. Thus, I tried to temper my disappointment and fairly rate this book.
If you can get past a plot that struggles to be funny and mysterious and some hard to believe characters (and their actions); I think you’ll find the beginning of what will become a cute series and an Avery Shaw that will grow to be funny and much more believable with each new book.
As for this book; it’s just okay.
February 11, 2022
3 Stars... I am a little torn with this read, I have to say that I really enjoyed the humor (Sarcastic and Witty)… I found myself laughing out loud multiple times... There are many great one liners throughout this read; the MC, Avery Shaw, is a very likable albeit crazy character that I found very relatable... My challenge with this read was the substance of the storyline... I wanted more, more, more... I enjoyed meeting the characters, discerning their relationships to one another as well as their personalities, and learning more about this world they exist within... I just needed more in the way of the mystery and how Avery fit into the dynamic... I felt the story ended somewhat abruptly; we had the solution but then it quickly unfolded and ended... Now, all that being said, I am a huge fan of Amanda Lee and I will definitely continue with this series knowing that she will take these characters on some exciting adventures that I do not wish to miss:)
Reread Rating: 3.5 to 4 Stars:)
Reread Rating: 3.5 to 4 Stars:)
November 19, 2018
Avery Shaw is a mess in most peoples standards. She is selfish, cares more about herself, and doesn't give a crap what anyone thinks. When she meets a new guy and is attracted to him things start looking up, until her ex starts paying more attention to her again, and she doesn't know who to pick. Then there is the fact that she is being threatened, and someone seems to want her dead.
This book was okay. It really wasn't a great story, but it was nice to pass the time with, and very funny with a lot of dry humor and a heroine who doesn't care much about anything.
While I loved that about her, I also didn't like it because it made it seem like there wasn't much to the story.
I also didn't really like the whole "love triangle" thing that could end up happening. But other than that, I did like it, and I do look forward to reading more.
This book was okay. It really wasn't a great story, but it was nice to pass the time with, and very funny with a lot of dry humor and a heroine who doesn't care much about anything.
While I loved that about her, I also didn't like it because it made it seem like there wasn't much to the story.
I also didn't really like the whole "love triangle" thing that could end up happening. But other than that, I did like it, and I do look forward to reading more.
August 13, 2021
3.5
Well this was a fun quick read- full of a lot of snark, and a lot of quippy dialogue.
I mean it takes an interesting main h to be more interested in egging her friends future MIL, and which hot guy she may want to sleep with (or run away from) than to be concerned with who is trying to kill her.
I mean the mystery of it all was barely a blip in the story, but Avery was a hot mess of fun all on her own. So I say if you have Kindle Unlimited and your looking for a quick chick lit type of read I'd say go for it!
Well this was a fun quick read- full of a lot of snark, and a lot of quippy dialogue.
I mean it takes an interesting main h to be more interested in egging her friends future MIL, and which hot guy she may want to sleep with (or run away from) than to be concerned with who is trying to kill her.
I mean the mystery of it all was barely a blip in the story, but Avery was a hot mess of fun all on her own. So I say if you have Kindle Unlimited and your looking for a quick chick lit type of read I'd say go for it!
February 25, 2025
good start
Good start to a new for me series. I love Avery and her inner monologue I will definitely read the next book in this series.
Good start to a new for me series. I love Avery and her inner monologue I will definitely read the next book in this series.
September 1, 2020
This series is great makes me laugh out loud. The main character is a laugh a minute.
February 24, 2013
Avery Shaw's life is anything but boring. How can it be when the mother of a naked, armed man, dancing to Eminem, dumps coffee on her cute martini-emblazoned flip-flops?
It only gets better in Amanda M Lee's "Who, What, Where, When, Die," the first installment in what I hope is a long series of Avery Shaw novels.
Avery is a reporter for the Macomb "Monitor." Macomb is a suburb of Detroit, and it has seen better days. The government is always broke, and rife with corruption, and many of the residents are dispirited. The naked guy with the gun? He lost his Macomb County job, and thus got drunk and went a little nuts. His estranged wife lost her job, and she's very near eviction. The naked guy's brother-in-law also lost his job, and he is fighting a huge battle with the county commission, decrying the obvious corruption and fraud taking place.
Avery gets to cover each of these stories, plus her choicest of choice assignments: covering the "Star Wars Symphony" concert. Avery Shaw is possibly the biggest Star Wars geek on earth. In fact, her work wardrobe is composed primarily of Star Wars and The Goonies t-shirts. Oh, and Jaws t-shirts, for formal occasions.
As much as she seems to waltz benignly through her job, Avery truly is a good reporter. Moreover, one of her stories has made somebody very angry. It starts with harassing notes, then escalates to more physical threats, even violence.
Against this backdrop, Avery finds herself attracted to her ex from high school--the tall, handsome, Jake--not to mention a new guy, Eliot, a local pawnbroker.
When things get too confusing, Avery does the only sensible thing: she goes home, nukes some Stouffer's Macaroni & Beef, and plays video games for hours.
Amanda M Lee has created an awesome character in Avery. I love her wardrobe, as well as her home decorating scheme--each room has its own theme, an all-Disney kitchen, for example. She's smart, acerbically funny, and sarcastic to boot. She makes an excellent narrator, as well as a compelling heroine.
"Who, What, Where, When, Die" isn't perfect--the ending feels a bit abrupt--but it shines as an auspicious debut to a funny, well-written mystery series.
Recommended.
It only gets better in Amanda M Lee's "Who, What, Where, When, Die," the first installment in what I hope is a long series of Avery Shaw novels.
Avery is a reporter for the Macomb "Monitor." Macomb is a suburb of Detroit, and it has seen better days. The government is always broke, and rife with corruption, and many of the residents are dispirited. The naked guy with the gun? He lost his Macomb County job, and thus got drunk and went a little nuts. His estranged wife lost her job, and she's very near eviction. The naked guy's brother-in-law also lost his job, and he is fighting a huge battle with the county commission, decrying the obvious corruption and fraud taking place.
Avery gets to cover each of these stories, plus her choicest of choice assignments: covering the "Star Wars Symphony" concert. Avery Shaw is possibly the biggest Star Wars geek on earth. In fact, her work wardrobe is composed primarily of Star Wars and The Goonies t-shirts. Oh, and Jaws t-shirts, for formal occasions.
As much as she seems to waltz benignly through her job, Avery truly is a good reporter. Moreover, one of her stories has made somebody very angry. It starts with harassing notes, then escalates to more physical threats, even violence.
Against this backdrop, Avery finds herself attracted to her ex from high school--the tall, handsome, Jake--not to mention a new guy, Eliot, a local pawnbroker.
When things get too confusing, Avery does the only sensible thing: she goes home, nukes some Stouffer's Macaroni & Beef, and plays video games for hours.
Amanda M Lee has created an awesome character in Avery. I love her wardrobe, as well as her home decorating scheme--each room has its own theme, an all-Disney kitchen, for example. She's smart, acerbically funny, and sarcastic to boot. She makes an excellent narrator, as well as a compelling heroine.
"Who, What, Where, When, Die" isn't perfect--the ending feels a bit abrupt--but it shines as an auspicious debut to a funny, well-written mystery series.
Recommended.
December 17, 2018
For a mystery book I expected more of an actual mystery. The book was more about Avery dealing with all the guys she admires and all the ones she can't stand than an actual mystery. Her character and personality made me roll my eyes often as I read the book. Her personality and likings seem too forced. Her nerdlike personality seems to be what this book is most focused on, making it very clear to everyone reading that a book can also be about a female star wars fan. It is just so forced that it gets obvious that that is the point of the character.
Then the book's "mystery" concludes in less than 8 pages.
There were no tense moments in the story and the resolution happens in half a page with little of anything at all.
Then the book's "mystery" concludes in less than 8 pages.
There were no tense moments in the story and the resolution happens in half a page with little of anything at all.
March 1, 2017
This book weas okay. Not fantastic, not awful, just okay. While I love Lee's writing when she's writing about the Winchester Witches, I'm not loving it coming from Avery Shaw. I'm willing to give another Shaw book a try but I'm not falling over backward to do it.
September 5, 2022
Sassy, sexy romance disguised as a murder mystery. Lots of fun!
January 18, 2016
If you are a fan of Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum stories than you are a fan of the Avery Shaw stories by Amanda M. Lee you just haven't read one yet. If you had you would be running out to find all that she has written and would be devouring that too (ok well I did).
What is a snarky, Star Wars loving, reporter to do when a story seems to fall into her lap. Well research it and do what she does best. But, this time she seems to be part of the story as she is getting death threats. Now this isn't her first death threat but everyone around her seems to be taking it a little serious. So she decides to get a gun, and runs into the most gorgeous man she has met since well, that's a long story.
Now she has a lot to think about... great story, hot pawn shop owner, death threats, new video games out.....
You will laugh out loud and probably shout at the pages a time or two. A fantastic start to a new series!
What is a snarky, Star Wars loving, reporter to do when a story seems to fall into her lap. Well research it and do what she does best. But, this time she seems to be part of the story as she is getting death threats. Now this isn't her first death threat but everyone around her seems to be taking it a little serious. So she decides to get a gun, and runs into the most gorgeous man she has met since well, that's a long story.
Now she has a lot to think about... great story, hot pawn shop owner, death threats, new video games out.....
You will laugh out loud and probably shout at the pages a time or two. A fantastic start to a new series!
December 26, 2020
Disappointing
I have read a lot of Amanda M lees books and although her style is not for everyone, I usually don't mind it. This time however I found the heroine Avery a bit too much for me. I just could not like her at all or her possible love triangle of boyfriends. The story is also not particularly interesting and nothing really happens until the end. Disappointed because I love her paranormal books!
I have read a lot of Amanda M lees books and although her style is not for everyone, I usually don't mind it. This time however I found the heroine Avery a bit too much for me. I just could not like her at all or her possible love triangle of boyfriends. The story is also not particularly interesting and nothing really happens until the end. Disappointed because I love her paranormal books!
October 23, 2014
I loved this book! SO many true "laugh out loud" moments, interesting, likeable characters, a good mystery, this book had it all.
I really related to Avery Shaw, the heroine, and her hysterically funny, dysfunctional family and love life.
I can't wait to read the next book in the series. In fact, I'm going to read it right now!
I really related to Avery Shaw, the heroine, and her hysterically funny, dysfunctional family and love life.
I can't wait to read the next book in the series. In fact, I'm going to read it right now!
January 31, 2023
Avery Shaw is a wise cracking, nerd extraordinaire newspaper reporter with a knack for finding trouble.
I loved how snarky Avery was. I could believe in the crazy situations she found herself in because I found her very believable.
I laughed out loud and read several parts aloud to my husband. I will definitely be reading more of this series.
I loved how snarky Avery was. I could believe in the crazy situations she found herself in because I found her very believable.
I laughed out loud and read several parts aloud to my husband. I will definitely be reading more of this series.
January 11, 2022
Turned off by main character
The main character is a self absorbed smart ass that cares for no one but herself. She has no redeeming qualities at all. I have met people like this in real life and I am not impressed with their own self importance. I sure don't want to read about one. Will not be reading any more of the series.
The main character is a self absorbed smart ass that cares for no one but herself. She has no redeeming qualities at all. I have met people like this in real life and I am not impressed with their own self importance. I sure don't want to read about one. Will not be reading any more of the series.
April 16, 2014
Loved this book. Couldn't put it down! The main character reminds me of myself and some of the smartass things that come out of my mouth. Although I don't have hunky guys chasing after me. Can't wait to read more!
March 20, 2015
not good
I had high expectations for this book after reading the Witches series. This was terrible!!!! It did not make sense at all. Disjointed. Flat characters. I will not be reading the other books in this series.
I had high expectations for this book after reading the Witches series. This was terrible!!!! It did not make sense at all. Disjointed. Flat characters. I will not be reading the other books in this series.
May 17, 2015
Very good read
I have quite a few Amanda Lee books. I really enjoy them all. This is my first Avery book. I liked them so much I will be reading them all. These are fun quick reads!
I have quite a few Amanda Lee books. I really enjoy them all. This is my first Avery book. I liked them so much I will be reading them all. These are fun quick reads!
October 3, 2016
I absolutely love this author!
I have read almost all her books and can't wait for more. She makes me laugh out loud, makes me love her snarky heroines and keeps me entertained. I wish she had a lot more books out there. I can't seem to get enough! Keep writing, girl!
I have read almost all her books and can't wait for more. She makes me laugh out loud, makes me love her snarky heroines and keeps me entertained. I wish she had a lot more books out there. I can't seem to get enough! Keep writing, girl!
March 12, 2017
Not her best
I read all the midwestern witch series and those were fun. I found Avery Shaw to be completely irritating and juvenile. And the story was very slow. I normally like to read everything by an author. But I'll skip this series.
I read all the midwestern witch series and those were fun. I found Avery Shaw to be completely irritating and juvenile. And the story was very slow. I normally like to read everything by an author. But I'll skip this series.
September 5, 2016
Another good book
Amanda Lee is such a great writer and story teller. I look forward to the next book in the series.
Amanda Lee is such a great writer and story teller. I look forward to the next book in the series.
September 15, 2022
I waited to write my review until I finished all the published books... 21 so far. Here's my take.
After reading the first book I wasn't sure I wanted to go on. I loved Avery, but did not like Jake and my opinion of him through the entire series did not change. In fact, I liked him less and less as the books go on. He's condescending, misogynist... in a hidden way... if that makes sense. His misogyny is covered -- or maybe the better word is excusable in his mind and I guess by the author -- because he makes it like everything he does is for Avery's protection. Sure, Avery is immature at times, but I wonder if Jake would ever solve a case if it wasn't for her doing it for him. She literally wraps them up in a bow and hands them to him.
At one point, in book 18 I think, Avery comes to Jake with information and makes a deal with him to cut her in on the takedown. He agrees knowing full well he's lying to her and cuts her out. She did all the work. He got the glory and a feather in his cap for relection and she got shafted. After the fact, he thinks he did nothing wrong. Even Avery's husband, Eliot, thinks she should forgive and forget like it was nothing. Like Jake didn't lie to her face.
Let's talk about Eliot, the boyfriend and eventual husband. There was a lot of the word 'let' being thrown around. By that, I mean, Eliot or Jake would say something as if they were 'letting' Avery do her job. It was nauseating and threw me right out of the story every time. I loved that Avery was a strong woman, but I hated that she took some of the things she did from the men in her life. I wanted her to be MORE of a ballbuster.
This series was hilarious. I laughed... howled really... throughout the entire series.
Writing a strong female character is hard. I give props to the author. I think Ms. Lee mostly succeeded, but it was slightly off the mark of a truly strong heroine.
After reading the first book I wasn't sure I wanted to go on. I loved Avery, but did not like Jake and my opinion of him through the entire series did not change. In fact, I liked him less and less as the books go on. He's condescending, misogynist... in a hidden way... if that makes sense. His misogyny is covered -- or maybe the better word is excusable in his mind and I guess by the author -- because he makes it like everything he does is for Avery's protection. Sure, Avery is immature at times, but I wonder if Jake would ever solve a case if it wasn't for her doing it for him. She literally wraps them up in a bow and hands them to him.
At one point, in book 18 I think, Avery comes to Jake with information and makes a deal with him to cut her in on the takedown. He agrees knowing full well he's lying to her and cuts her out. She did all the work. He got the glory and a feather in his cap for relection and she got shafted. After the fact, he thinks he did nothing wrong. Even Avery's husband, Eliot, thinks she should forgive and forget like it was nothing. Like Jake didn't lie to her face.
Let's talk about Eliot, the boyfriend and eventual husband. There was a lot of the word 'let' being thrown around. By that, I mean, Eliot or Jake would say something as if they were 'letting' Avery do her job. It was nauseating and threw me right out of the story every time. I loved that Avery was a strong woman, but I hated that she took some of the things she did from the men in her life. I wanted her to be MORE of a ballbuster.
This series was hilarious. I laughed... howled really... throughout the entire series.
Writing a strong female character is hard. I give props to the author. I think Ms. Lee mostly succeeded, but it was slightly off the mark of a truly strong heroine.
November 6, 2020
I did enjoy this book but was a little bit put off with all the sexual references and the language, it wasn't needed and just seemed to be added for a reaction. The humour was funny if a little bit childish and over the top and it kind of reminder me of several authors the most prominent is Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum. I liked the fact the main character was a reporter which is unusual with all the amateur sleuths out there, as it added a different aspect to the plot and I think it has the potential of being a good series. A lot of star wars references, a romantic tangle and a mystery.
Avery Shaw is a reporter that gets all the jobs nobody wants, like covering a naked man waving around a gun at the police and then it's off to cover the town council meeting. Which is why she is surprised to receive a threatening note in her newspaper the next morning. Why would someone target her over fluff pieces? She feels threatened enough to visit a pawn shop to buy a gun but will her stalker be put off by a gun or will he ramp up the campaign? Avery needs help from both the hunky pawn shop owner who appears every time her life is threatened and the ex cop boyfriend who. Can they keep her out of trouble while she tries to do her job?
I liked the narrator and have heard a number of books read by her. She is bubbly and enjoys her work.
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
Avery Shaw is a reporter that gets all the jobs nobody wants, like covering a naked man waving around a gun at the police and then it's off to cover the town council meeting. Which is why she is surprised to receive a threatening note in her newspaper the next morning. Why would someone target her over fluff pieces? She feels threatened enough to visit a pawn shop to buy a gun but will her stalker be put off by a gun or will he ramp up the campaign? Avery needs help from both the hunky pawn shop owner who appears every time her life is threatened and the ex cop boyfriend who. Can they keep her out of trouble while she tries to do her job?
I liked the narrator and have heard a number of books read by her. She is bubbly and enjoys her work.
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
May 31, 2020
Choppy narrative but interesting concept
I dont mind the snark and sarcasm, of Lee's characters. In fact I find the nerdy girl to be a nice breath of fresh air. It's a little unbelievable that she would attract such hot men though, but even that I could deal with. What I found hard to read was the choppiness of the plot. Some scenes were underdeveloped, some overly so. Some didnt seem necessary to the plot or development. There is a boatload of backstory that feels tedious at times and the dialogue doesn't develop beyond a few exchanged tags and then back into Avery's mind. I plan to read the second installment because these issues often work themselves out as a writer perfects her craft, whichbis what I am hoping for. I want to like Avery...but it's a struggle.
I dont mind the snark and sarcasm, of Lee's characters. In fact I find the nerdy girl to be a nice breath of fresh air. It's a little unbelievable that she would attract such hot men though, but even that I could deal with. What I found hard to read was the choppiness of the plot. Some scenes were underdeveloped, some overly so. Some didnt seem necessary to the plot or development. There is a boatload of backstory that feels tedious at times and the dialogue doesn't develop beyond a few exchanged tags and then back into Avery's mind. I plan to read the second installment because these issues often work themselves out as a writer perfects her craft, whichbis what I am hoping for. I want to like Avery...but it's a struggle.
March 31, 2019
A laugh-out-loud funny series! I am a fan of the author's Witches of the Midwest series and have apparently had tunnel vision because I didn't realize how many other series that she writes - and I have found more new favorites! My latest binge read is the Avery Shaw series - she is such a great character who gets into trouble by just existing. As a newspaper reporter, she gets into some seriously funny situations. Interesting love life she has going - I'm not a fan of triangles, but it will be interesting to see how this works out. A good and entertaining read and a series that I will continue with.
September 14, 2021
I love me some Amanda Lee! If snark isn’t enough, then the mystery is. This is a long series and I know Avery will be in between wanting Eliot or Jake, so I will continue reading to find out which one. I will also continue reading because I love Lee’s style of writing and her characters. Honestly, I was hoping Avery would show she has magic within herself or that she could see ghosts, but it doesn’t look like this will be one of those series.
I thought the Yoda stuffed animal would have a hidden camera or a bug in it, but that tidbit wasn’t exposed in this book. Maybe one of the next?
Onto book 2, If it Bleeds, it Leads. Scary thought.
I thought the Yoda stuffed animal would have a hidden camera or a bug in it, but that tidbit wasn’t exposed in this book. Maybe one of the next?
Onto book 2, If it Bleeds, it Leads. Scary thought.
June 17, 2025
Aveery is a rather snarky newspaper reporter in a relatively small town who lives in a rather odd town which includes a naked guy dancing in a window and waving a gun.
Jake is a cop she knows. Elliot is another guy she knows and is interested in.
Avery starts getting threatening notes and there's even a direct attempt on her life. Is it because of something she said in one of her articles? Does something think she's on to some kind of major secret?
And, is she going to be able to escape her kidnapper and what does this have to do with some bikers?
It's a really neat first book with characters that are really interesting.
Jake is a cop she knows. Elliot is another guy she knows and is interested in.
Avery starts getting threatening notes and there's even a direct attempt on her life. Is it because of something she said in one of her articles? Does something think she's on to some kind of major secret?
And, is she going to be able to escape her kidnapper and what does this have to do with some bikers?
It's a really neat first book with characters that are really interesting.
January 10, 2022
I wasn't that fond of this book from an author I usually enjoy. Moonstone Bay Cove, Death Gate Grim Reaper, and even Wicked Witches of the Midwest were much better. I could not connect to the main character - Avery. I felt like I was reading a high school diary most of the time. A childish high schooler at best. Most of her actions made little sense and I was frustrated more than engaged. Since it is the author's first published book, I'm going to see if there is any improvement in Series Book #2.
January 27, 2019
Funny
This first book in the Avery Shaw series gives a great introduction to the characters. Avery is a Star Wars loving newspaper reporter with a big attitude and a big mouth. These attributes tend to draw attention. Some wanted in the form of two hotties. Some unwanted in the form of nerdy teens and stalkers. Throw in some crazy relatives and coworkers and you have an easy read that will make you smile and maybe even LOL.
This first book in the Avery Shaw series gives a great introduction to the characters. Avery is a Star Wars loving newspaper reporter with a big attitude and a big mouth. These attributes tend to draw attention. Some wanted in the form of two hotties. Some unwanted in the form of nerdy teens and stalkers. Throw in some crazy relatives and coworkers and you have an easy read that will make you smile and maybe even LOL.
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