By Jen
*A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review
This book has a little bit of everything for everyone… snarky dialogue, a mystery set in the world of high fashion, lots of suspense and strong characters. It was a fast paced read that held my attention from the beginning. I enjoyed that neither of the characters were so broken they couldn’t function. Yes, they had issues, but who doesn’t? I just appreciated the fact that these issues weren’t so over dramatized that it suffocated snark and mystery of the story.
Sylvie Bissette is a fashion blogger who has been hiding behind her blog “The High-heeled Wonder”. Her identity isn’t public knowledge… yet. Sylvie has a stalker, who is threatening to reveal her identity to the world, if she doesn’t shut her blog down. Sylvie thinks it’s just a stupid internet troll, and doesn’t take it seriously, until she’s almost run over by a super expensive silver car. Panic time.
Tony Falcon is a former cop, knows zip about fashion, but is determined to solve his ex-partners murder case. When his investigation leads him to Sylvie’s world, he takes on her stalker case just to get closer to his murder suspects. Tony and Sylvie have something in common, they both are rule followers. But together, they are breaking all kinds of rules, the biggest being getting involved with a client. These two have a hard time keeping their sarcasm at bay, and their hands off of each other. I loved the chemistry that they had and the fact that the girl did most of the chasing. I like a girl who knows what she wants and goes after it.
While the dual-POV was great to have, I do wish it was a little clearer who’s POV we were reading. I sometimes felt a little lost until the dialogue started. Something that surprised me was how down to earth Sylvie was, despite whom her parents were and her social standing. Her childhood background, and how she ended up living the life she was, really could have been over-played and dwelled on but it wasn’t. It was played up just enough that we could get why Sylvie felt a connection to Tony. Ultimately they were very similar people, just living different lives. I believed their romance.
My rating: 3.5 stars
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Jen loves to read. She can’t stop herself. It’s become an obsession. She is in love with her husband, kids, iced coffee and books. Jen lives in beautiful Colorado but is originally from the West Coast.
This book looks very good!! Can’t wait to get it!!!
I think any blogger would get a kick out of this book! Any one of us would be furious when someone threatens our blog lol!
I’ve read dual point of view books where it switches every chapter. I loved seeing both sides of the story!
Very cool reading a book about a blogger. I’ve always wanted to have an anonymous blog, to be able to say whatever I want!
That looks like a fun one. I love reading books about bloggers.
Those bloggers always getting into trouble. J/K. Cool to hear about bloggers in books these days.
I think it’s kind of funny that the story is about a blogger. I’m not sure if I could totally get into this book, but I’d probably give it a shot.
Glad you enjoyed the book. It sounds similar to an episode of Castle, which is a great Television series!
I definitely want to check this book out…sounds like a fun read! I’m always looking for new books.
Uh oh, I’m sure the chemistry complicates things quite a bit. Sounds like a goodie!
I love reading books about bloggers, it really speaks to me! I might have to download this.
I want to read this simply because it’s about a blogger. How cool that bloggers are making it mainstream these days.
This book sounds interesting. Kind of fun to read a mystery with a blog writer in it. being blog writers ourselves. !
Sounds like a fun, easy read. I get annoyed as well when I can’t follow who is doing what in a story. As a blogger I would read this for fun.
I love fast paced books. This sounds like one that would be right up my alley, I am going to ahve to see if they have it in Kindle version.
Wowza! What a plot!! Sounds like a book I could pick up and read quickly 🙂
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Glad you enjoyed the book. It sounds similar to an episode of Castle, which is a great Television series!
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Really Mandy? That’s kinda funny… I went to High School with the guy who plays Det. Kevin Ryan.
I like snarky dialogue and mysteries so this sounds like something that I might like. I will have to look for this book. 🙂
Sounds like a great book, will have to give it a read.
The title made me smile… I like that and expect the rest to fit the image in my mind. Your review was very helpful. TY!
I’m actually not much of a reader but a book about a blogger sounds interesting! Thanks for the helpful review.
I love the concept of protecting your blog identity! What a unique concept. I’ll have to add this to my reading list.
Sounds like fun! If only I had time to read a book for myself!
I’m a little iffy on if I want to jump straight into this purchasing since you mentioned that it’s sometimes hard to follow the POV. However, since Sylvie is a Fashion blogger it’s almost a must for me. I might send myself and excerpt from Amazon and decide 🙂
I love to read but it seems the only thing I read anymore are kids books. This book sounds like one I could get lost in.