Helpful Score: 3
I thought this was going to be a really fast paced suspenseful read, but it turned out to be predictable and written to formula. Good for when you need something to read while waiting for an appointment or on the bus to work, but it won't keep you awake at night.
Helpful Score: 2
Loved it. I read through it in a matter of hours. A few surprises!
Helpful Score: 2
From the first page it's clear Meg O'Brien has a crafty, intelligent mind. The Last Cheerleader starts off as a short narrative by the lead character, Mary Beth, reflecting on a failed relationship. Anyone who's ever had a lover fall far short of expectations will have no trouble relating to Mary Beth's musings. From there, the book takes off in a delightfully frantic pace. I found Mary Beth a determined character with a quick mind and a cool, sardonic sense of humor. What I hope for in any novel is that the author not only keep me entertained throughout, but get my heart racing every once in awhile. Meg O'Brien achieved that easily with this book. She always does, which is why I'll always be a fan of her writing.
Helpful Score: 1
very good
Helpful Score: 1
Intriguing story of an LA literary agent and her dealings with her writers + an old friend - the cheerleader. Murder follows. What's going on? Good book.
