Twelve Sharp (Stephanie Plum, No. 12) (Stephanie Plum Novels)
by Janet Evanovich
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Book Reviews of Twelve Sharp (Stephanie Plum, No. 12) (Stephanie Plum Novels)
Book Review: Evanovich is back in form
Summary: 4 Stars
Shortly after Ranger's 10 year old daughter is kidnapped, possibly by Ranger himself, a woman claiming to be Ranger's wife shows up in Trenton looking for Stephanie, forcing Stephanie to track down Ranger, who appears to have vanished.
After "Eleven on Top", which I considered to be so disappointing that I suggested in my review of it that maybe it was time for Janet Evanovich to end the Stephanie Plum series once and for all, it is a relief to find that she is back in form with "Twelve Sharp". In the last couple of Plum books, Evanovich focused on Stephanie's family (in particular, Stephanie's sister, Valerie) and the crime elements of the story took a back seat. Although I do enjoy reading about the Plum family (in particular, Grandma), there is such a thing as too much of a good thing and four books about Valerie's failed marriage and subsequent re-marriage were a little too much. "Twelve Sharp", however, is more like the earlier Plum books, with Stephanie's personal life being present but being secondary to the mystery, which, might I add, is a pretty good one. Evanonich also manages to provide a more satisfying ending to this book that she did to any of the last couple (which all ended way too abruptly).
So, if, like me, you were disappointed by "Eleven On Top", and are wondering whether to continue with this series, give "Twelve Sharp" a go before you make your decision.
Book Review: Ranger's debut
Summary: 5 Stars
This book's plot is a bit more serious than that of the earlier books but is still funny with Grandma, Lula and Sally.
Twelve Sharp's villian is once again crazy but this book is moving into modern day more than the others. Identity theft is a growing crime and I was pleased to see a new age theme with a great villian.
Also, I was ecstatic that Ranger was in this book so much and he camped out in Stephanie's apartment so there is no shortage of steamy scenes. I hate how Morelli and Ranger team up even though it is in her best interest, so I am glad Stephanie did not allow both of them to live in her apartment. I was excited to meet Ranger's daughter and was not disappointed by her personality and I loved that she ended this book with Ranger because it would have been a downer if she would have been with Morelli because this book was based on Ranger. - the endings never disappoint, i might add.
I loved this book- buy it!!!!
Book Review: One of my Favorites
Summary: 5 Stars
Janet Evanovich is one of my favorite authors.
Tweleve Sharp is about Ranger and someone is pretending to be him. The 'second Ranger' has kidnapped Ranger's daughter, and Ranger is wanted. And 'of course' Ranger's goes to Stephanie house for help.
This is one of my favorites of the Plum series because it shows you more of Ranger. ***I'm a totally Ranger fan.***
Stephenie had some 'close' encounters with Ranger in this novel. Stephanie did 'almost' have sex with Ranger. again.
Mortelli moving in with Stephanie when Ranger was there was funny, and when Ranger threatened to kill Mortelli if Stephanie slept with him, while he was there. Priceless.
When Tank got kicked in the balls, and fell down. WaS so hilarious. This is when him and Lula kind of began as a couple.
I loved this novel.
Book Review: Janet's Best Book of the Series
Summary: 5 Stars
Janet's tight writing, outstanding plot and creepy villain will keep you riveted to your seat as you ignore all outside disturbances because you simply can't put this book down. The sexual tension between Ranger and Steph and Joe is at an all-time high, and both the men are at their sexy best. A strange woman shows up in Trenton with a disturbing story about Ranger, but that's only the subplot to this engaging story that takes off like a shot and never slows down.
The great characters that JE is famous for return, along with a couple of new ones - one I especially liked was the multiplex-dwelling Melvin. Carolyn of Pleasure Treasures will make you laugh out loud, but the scene where Ranger checks out the flavor of the massage oil Steph bought will bring a different type of smile to your face.
Book Review: What's with the "F" bomb Janet?
Summary: 3 Stars
I really love this series and was soooo excited to read the 12th book. It did not disapoint except for two things...1- Why ,oh why did Janet turn into such a potty mouth with this book? She NEVER used to resort to this kind of foul language in her other books. Now, I'm no angel...but it was always such an escape for this Jersey girl to not have to hear/read such language in her books. 2- Where was Granny in this book?! She had some appearances but I LOVE Grandma an she was scarce throught this book!! Come on Ms.Evanovich get back to your roots that we all know and love, and please refrain from throwing the "F" word in every chapter. My grandfather used to say if you use words like that you can't think of anything more intelligent to say. We know you can write better than this