Jennifer M. (Kaydence) reviewed on + 380 more book reviews
Summary:
I was a little late getting into the Dead Is series, but Perez generally gives the audience exactly what is expected. The entire series are light, fluffy mysteries with all our favorite fantastical creatures mixed in. In the latest, Dead is a Killer Tune, Jessica (high school sophmore virago) is thrust into another mystery to save her town of Nightshade. Our lovable sidekicks, Raven, Eva, Andy, Serena, and more are all involved. A battle of the bands has been slated in Nightshade with the promise of prize money and a recording contract on the line. This brings several bands, their followers, a recording label, song writer, and music agent to town. Of course, things start to happen that just aren't right. Band members are hurt or disappear and people are worried. Which of these new strangers may be doing something they shouldn't be? On a side note, Dominic and Jessica's relationship seems to be a bit rocky. Will they be the cute couple we hoped for in Dead is a Battlefield, or is this the end and both will have to find someone new (or old) to cuddle up to? That, of course, is the drama of high school we all love to read and not participate in.
My thoughts:
As mentioned above, I have really enjoyed this series. They are quick reads. I finished this in about two hours and it is never something that I feel like I *have* to pick up to finish. The mystery keeps me flipping the pages, but the cute dramatic aspects are what makes the characters likeable. They all have their little quirks and I am generally able to connect them with people I have met in the past. I'm usually able to figure out the mystery several pages before the characters, but the reveal is not lacking in enjoyment. It's fun to see the missteps and assumptions made by the virago's and their friends. Dominic has a prophetic streak, and I would have liked to see a little more investigation into those songs when they popped up, but other than that it is a great little read. As a teacher, I would highly recommend this to a reluctant reader. They are written easily enough to read if you are struggling and the stories move fast enough to keep interest.
I was a little late getting into the Dead Is series, but Perez generally gives the audience exactly what is expected. The entire series are light, fluffy mysteries with all our favorite fantastical creatures mixed in. In the latest, Dead is a Killer Tune, Jessica (high school sophmore virago) is thrust into another mystery to save her town of Nightshade. Our lovable sidekicks, Raven, Eva, Andy, Serena, and more are all involved. A battle of the bands has been slated in Nightshade with the promise of prize money and a recording contract on the line. This brings several bands, their followers, a recording label, song writer, and music agent to town. Of course, things start to happen that just aren't right. Band members are hurt or disappear and people are worried. Which of these new strangers may be doing something they shouldn't be? On a side note, Dominic and Jessica's relationship seems to be a bit rocky. Will they be the cute couple we hoped for in Dead is a Battlefield, or is this the end and both will have to find someone new (or old) to cuddle up to? That, of course, is the drama of high school we all love to read and not participate in.
My thoughts:
As mentioned above, I have really enjoyed this series. They are quick reads. I finished this in about two hours and it is never something that I feel like I *have* to pick up to finish. The mystery keeps me flipping the pages, but the cute dramatic aspects are what makes the characters likeable. They all have their little quirks and I am generally able to connect them with people I have met in the past. I'm usually able to figure out the mystery several pages before the characters, but the reveal is not lacking in enjoyment. It's fun to see the missteps and assumptions made by the virago's and their friends. Dominic has a prophetic streak, and I would have liked to see a little more investigation into those songs when they popped up, but other than that it is a great little read. As a teacher, I would highly recommend this to a reluctant reader. They are written easily enough to read if you are struggling and the stories move fast enough to keep interest.
