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Wired (Buchanan-Renard, #13)
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Ladies, we all need to feel bad about ourselves because we aren't as good as the heroine in this book:
She's a beautiful model that makes every male's head turn and is the muse of a famous designer.
She's so smart that people ask her to solve 1,000 piece puzzles at parties because she can do it in minutes.
She is a computer genius to the point of walking through an FBI office and doing something in minutes that a room full of experts can't do in days or weeks. (she's a college student)
She is a super-hero hacker because she hacks into banks and fixes any viruses or internet problems they may have without them knowing. She also hacks into an account to find millions of dollars that some old people were cheated out of because the news story made her sad.
She's the sweetest, most humble girl ever. She has no idea that she's so beautiful or smart. She's like Taylor Swift at an awards show.
Yeah, yeah. We get it. Beautiful, talented, humble.... better than us.
Allison gets recruited by sexy FBI agent, Liam to find a leak within the bureau. Don't worry, Liam has a super-power too. He is able to transform into the Invisible Man after having sex. It's not that uncommon of a super-power, really, but it is his.
Every time Allison has sex with Liam, she is sure not to see him for at least a week. Sometimes it is months. His invisibility cloak must be unpredictable in how long it works after each charge.
Superheroes are such jerks.
But, don't worry, he'll be back for his next charge. And, she will resist him for about 5 seconds before she caves in. Nothing like doing the same stupid thing over and over again and then wondering why you're hurt.
This book was about as believable as a comic book, and I'm fine with that if a book is set in a supernatural world, or alternative reality. Unfortunately, this was supposed to be realistic and a contemporary story, and I just wasn't buying what she was selling. Give me a heroine that has at least an ounce of something I can relate to. That's all I'm asking for.
She's a beautiful model that makes every male's head turn and is the muse of a famous designer.
She's so smart that people ask her to solve 1,000 piece puzzles at parties because she can do it in minutes.
She is a computer genius to the point of walking through an FBI office and doing something in minutes that a room full of experts can't do in days or weeks. (she's a college student)
She is a super-hero hacker because she hacks into banks and fixes any viruses or internet problems they may have without them knowing. She also hacks into an account to find millions of dollars that some old people were cheated out of because the news story made her sad.
She's the sweetest, most humble girl ever. She has no idea that she's so beautiful or smart. She's like Taylor Swift at an awards show.
Yeah, yeah. We get it. Beautiful, talented, humble.... better than us.
Allison gets recruited by sexy FBI agent, Liam to find a leak within the bureau. Don't worry, Liam has a super-power too. He is able to transform into the Invisible Man after having sex. It's not that uncommon of a super-power, really, but it is his.
Every time Allison has sex with Liam, she is sure not to see him for at least a week. Sometimes it is months. His invisibility cloak must be unpredictable in how long it works after each charge.
Superheroes are such jerks.
But, don't worry, he'll be back for his next charge. And, she will resist him for about 5 seconds before she caves in. Nothing like doing the same stupid thing over and over again and then wondering why you're hurt.
This book was about as believable as a comic book, and I'm fine with that if a book is set in a supernatural world, or alternative reality. Unfortunately, this was supposed to be realistic and a contemporary story, and I just wasn't buying what she was selling. Give me a heroine that has at least an ounce of something I can relate to. That's all I'm asking for.
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Great review. It made me LOL. I'll pass on this one, thanks. :)
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Jennifer wrote: "Great review. It made me LOL. I'll pass on this one, thanks. :)"Thanks, Jennifer. Yeah, passing is a good idea! :)
I remember reading Val's review on this one and laughing hysterically. not being a fan of the author this is no loss for me. instead it's pure entertainment to see these issues pop up again. sorry for the suck, though, Jilly.
lol, I saw Vals review when it was too late. She nailed it as usual.
I've never read Julie Garwood but I loved your review! I don't know if she would be someone I was interested in reading after reading a few reviews of her books.
Lori, she has been pretty hit-and-miss for me. I've liked a couple of her books, and hated a couple. Overall, she writes alpha males and they travel into want-to-kill territory for me. ;)
Hilarious :D great review! I've been wondering which of Julie Garwood's should I pick as my first read. Glad I found your review, save my time and money for another book.
Erika wrote: "Hilarious :D great review! I've been wondering which of Julie Garwood's should I pick as my first read. Glad I found your review, save my time and money for another book."The one I liked of hers is called The Secret. It was a cute and funny historical romance. :)
⇝LEAH⇜ wrote: "Love your humor!!! Thank you..."Thank you, Leah! :)
Great review, the last few books by Julie haven't held my attention, she's a great writer but something changed.
Kat wrote: "Great review, the last few books by Julie haven't held my attention, she's a great writer but something changed."Hm, maybe something changed in her life. Like how the Anita Blake author went through a divorce and suddenly it became "Anita Does Dallas".
Jilly wrote: "Erika wrote: "Hilarious :D great review! I've been wondering which of Julie Garwood's should I pick as my first read. Glad I found your review, save my time and money for another book."The one I ..."
Noted :) thanks for the recommendation Jilly, much appreciated.
Erika wrote: "Jilly wrote: "Erika wrote: "Hilarious :D great review! I've been wondering which of Julie Garwood's should I pick as my first read. Glad I found your review, save my time and money for another book..."You're welcome, Erika! I hope you like it. :)
Oh wow Jilly thanks a TON for rescuing me from even wanting to read this book!! Like I read the blurb and got annoyed because of all the perfectness of our female lead but still not sure how bad it would get.... Until your review!! Hahaha yes nothing like doing stupid things over and over then confused why you’re feeling shitty ‘again’!!
Yes, Lainey, run away, far away, from this book! ;)
LOVE the review Jilly! I am staying far away from this one. I loved her historical books but not her contemporary :)
Hilarious . Love your review especially the Taylor Swift part. This character will definitely make mere mortal women like me feel inadequate.
Ann Lou wrote: "LOVE the review Jilly! I am staying far away from this one. I loved her historical books but not her contemporary :)"Yeah, she should stick to HR. She does well there. :)
Katie wrote: "Hilarious . Love your review especially the Taylor Swift part. This character will definitely make mere mortal women like me feel inadequate."IKR? All I'm asking for is a flaw to make her more relatable. A zit, frizzing hair, big ears, cankles..... anything! ;)
Lol. Just got this book from the library, your review is AMAZING.
Melissa wrote: "Lol. Just got this book from the library, your review is AMAZING."Thanks, Melissa! I hope you like it more than I did. :)
