Review: Easy, light read
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 08 4, 2011
Birds in Paradise is a detective book starring a young woman, located in Hawaii. Kyra is a reformed pick-pocket, who changed her ways after being given a second chance from Pete, the local police detective that could have arrested her. Pete helped Kyra get set up in a local hotel, where she worked in exchange for her room.After getting off the streets, Kyra discovered her talent for sleuthing. Pete, as a good, straight laced cop, doesn't approve of Kyra's unlicensed PI work. He thinks of her as a little sister, who he needs to help, and protect. Untrained, she certainly isn't safe running around investigating. Kyra, of course, has a different idea. She continues to investigate while trying to stay out of Pete's sight. When young, new prostitutes start disappearing, Kyra feels especially drawn to the case. Misunderstandings abound, as Pete learns of her activities related to the investigation, and Kyra has to cover up her actions.Overall, I felt this was a good book. It is pretty fast paced, and makes for a somewhat quick read. The characters are believable, even though some of their actions don't make much sense. That just makes them that much more human.If you like detective stories, sassy female leads, and are looking for an easy, light read, this is the book for you.