Review: An enjoyable read
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 01 18, 2013
Summer Rains left the family commune to experience life in the real world--the very expensive real world.  Her rent is due, and she needs a job, which is why Summer and Jordan, her best friend, end up auditioning for a music video starring a hot new talent.  They get the job, a $300 paycheck, and a whole lot of trouble. When that hot new talent takes an interest in Summer, an interest she doesn't return, and soon after, is murdered, Summer and Jordan find themselves on the `person of interest' list.  With the help of Will, her childhood crush, Summer sets out to find the killer.No Experience Required is the first book in a new series by Lauren Stewart.  It is a light, entertaining mystery that kept my attention.  The author has developed an interesting and likeable lead character.  It's easy to see how Summer's past has impacted her present.  For someone in her early twenties, she displays a good deal of common sense.  She has respect for herself, her self-esteem is relatively strong (except where Will is concerned), and she isn't too easily led.  I enjoyed Summer's interactions with Detective Ronin, the investigating officer.  These interactions were humorous with just the right amount of sarcasm.  I hope to see more of Ronin in the next book.  There's lots chemistry between these two.I enjoyed this book, and I'm looking forward to the 2nd book in this series.