Review: Wicked Appetite by Janet Evanovich
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Wicked Appetite by Janet Evanovich
Janet Evanovich, author of the Stephanie Plum series of books, begins a new series starring Diesel, a minor character from the Plum novels, with Wicked Appetite. This novel, and most of Evanovich’s, have great cross-over appeal for older teens. I find them to be extremely funny, and quick-reads, great for college students and adults alike.
Diesel is a hot Unmentionable, meaning he has specific, most would say, magical, powers that others don’t have. Elizabeth-Lizzy-Tucker is an outstanding baker that’s just moved to Salem, Massachusetts. When Diesel pops into her life and demands he needs her help in locating 7 magical stones (all based on the 7 deadly sins) or else the world will “go to hell,” Lizzy finds herself in quite the mess, figuratively and literally. Toss in a cat with a glass eye, a monkey named Carl, and a maybe-witch named Glo, and you have a hilarity-filled, detail-packed, traditional Evanovich adventure.
Fans of the Stephanie Plum series will enjoy this new set of books based around Diesel and Lizzy. Her sense of humor shines through, and as usual, at least for me, you’ll be laughing out loud. Despite the outlandishness of the concept (stones based on the 7 deadly sins with magical powers?) and the people (a vampire-like dude named Wulf?) the story, and characters, are lovable and believable. Lizzy is a more sensible Stephanie Plum, with less accident proneness, and Diesel is an extra-hot version of Joe Morelli, perhaps with a little bit more niceness, but an equal amount of sexual prowess. This was a quick read, and you’ll find yourself pounding through the pages, driven by the suspense, action, humor, and relationships. I would say this is a great start to a new series, and I can’t wait for more!
4Q, 3P, A/YA
Hardback copy purchased from Amazon.com.
For More: Check out Evanovich’s Wicked Appetite Website!