I enjoyed this - especially as it was about a period of history and characters I know little about - but I can't say that it's my favourite from this author. It seemed to skim the surface somewhat.
Handle With Care The Pact House Rules
All by Jodi Picoult. I had exactly the same reaction to these as I did to my first book by this author (My Sister's Keeper). I enjoyed it, but felt let down by endings that seem rushed, too pat/convenient and at times completely ludicrous and unbelievable. Also, plots with holes so large you could drive a Giant Monster Truck through them. Yet, despite these frustrations, I didn't feel my time had been wasted.
LabRat
Athos: If you'd told us what you were doing, we might have been able to plan this properly. Aramis: Yes, sorry. Athos: No, no, by all means, let's keep things suicidal.
