Angelica Ortiz Lois Ortiz Lois itibaren Frontera, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, İspanya
I read this series because I met the author at a mystery convention, and I was intrigued that she wrote mysteries based in Pasadena. While I enjoyed her local descriptions and her knowledge of police procedures, I found the book a little disconcerting because so much of the action and motivation for the character happens before the book begins. Not all the protagonist's motives and actions made rang true to me. I did think the climax was pretty compelling (though the villain is extremely creepy).
Hmmm... This book was adequate. It went relatively fast but I wanted to kick the mother character's ass the whole time. Not that I can judge as I haven't been in her shoes but her character was a real pain. While I was reading it I didn't have or develop any respect for the characters. It was interesting in that it delve into what happens after the stuff we see on the news after a kidnapping. But I wouldn't recommend it.
This book contains some of my most favorite descriptive paintings of the most mundane moments in life done solely with words.
I love love love this book. I put this in the "be kind to yourself because nobody's perfect" category and that pretty much sums up the theme of the book. It's easy to get wrapped up in the craziness and competitiveness of everyday life, but this book reminded me that it's ok if i don't always succeed as long as i tried my best. It's a testament that some of life's best moments can happen during those times when we fall short of perfection. in fact i just decided to read it again.