Review: Lighthearted Romp
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 19, 2014
This is the first book in a fun new YA urban fantasy series.  The best thing about this series (two books so far) is the likeability of the protagonist, particularly the playful banter between her and the love interest.  Their relationship stays G rated, and while there are dramas between the two of them, and between them and the ubiquitous mean-girl, the story has only minimal teenage angst, and (thank the stars!) is love-triangle free.  The fantasy elements of the book aren't particularly interesting or innovative, and tend to stretch credulity quite a bit, as do various other plot elements, but this is easily overlooked as one gets invested in the characters and their adventures.  I dont think I'll love these books so much that I'll give them multiple re-reads, but I found this first book to be a page-turner, immediatly purchased the second book and have now read it, and am now looking forward to the release of the next volume.  I'm glad that Lanie Jordan has shared her world with us.