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BOOK REVIEW: Undead and Unemployed by MaryJanice Davidson
by Carolyn • Posted in 3.5 Star Reviews, Authors A-D, Book Reviews, MaryJanice Davidson, Paranormal Romance
Title: Undead and Unemployed (Undead #2)
Author: MaryJanice Davidson
Publisher: Piatkus (UK) / Berkley (US)
Publication Date: Feb 2006 (UK) / Aug 2004 (US)
Paperback: 213 pages (UK)
Genre: Paranormal Romance
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Rating: 7/10
Summary:
Being royally undead isn’t all it’s cracked up to be–there are still bills to be paid. Luckily, new Queen of the Vampires Betsy Taylor lands her dream job selling designer shoes at Macy’s. But when a string of vampire murders hits St. Paul, Betsy must enlist the help of the one vamp who makes her blood boil: the oh-so-sexy Sinclair. Now, she’s really treading on dangerous ground–high heels and all.
Review:
I really loved the first book in this series, and although Undead and Unemployed didn’t have quite the same impact as Undead and Unwed, I still really enjoyed it.
Undead and Unemployed starts roughly where the first book finished, albeit a couple of months have passed. Betsy is still trying to come to terms with her new status as Vampire Queen and the complete change of lifestyle. She is getting a little frustrated with her new life and wants to put back some sense of normality. So, she decides the only way to do this is to get a job.
Betsy heads out and finds employment at Macy’s as a shoe salesperson, which of course she thinks is the best job ever! You see, Betsy loves shoes, so to be surrounded by them is utterly divine – this is her dream job. Luckily her employer is just looking for night time staff which fits in perfectly with the whole vampire thing.
Unfortunately, nothing ever runs smoothly and Betsy learns there’s a gang who have taken it upon themselves to rid the world of vampires. Of course Betsy doesn’t really want to get involved but is dragged into helping by the delicious Eric Sinclair, who she loves hates to positive distraction!
Betsy is as witty as ever and I enjoy her snarkasm so much. She’s such a sassy character and I love her interactions with those around her, her witty retorts just have me smiling the whole time I’m reading! The supporting characters of her friends, Jess and Marc, are very likeable, especially Jess.
The story itself is a good one but not very complicated. There are a few twists and turns but mostly it is easy reading and completely hilarious. I especially enjoyed the scene where Betsy invited the vampire hunters to afternoon tea!
Verdict:
Undead and Unemployed is a quick but entertaining read. It’s light and funny with a great heroine. I will definitely be continuing this series and would recommend it in a heart beat.
Source: This book was purchased by me
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13 Comments
I totally lurve the covers…I think I'll have to check this series out!
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I hope I can get this series as ebooks as I really fancy them for my holiday!
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Sa Toya – Yes, I love the covers too, but I must say I prefer the UK one… not that I'm biased at all
Laura – Yes you can buy eBook versions. Waterstones sell them – definitely holiday books
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I am excited about reading the first one of this series this week! I have only heard great things about them
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Me too! They are light and easy and no scaring. Mostly laughing and I am going to continue this series. Great review.
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I think I love #1 and #2 equally
. So glad you kept with this series and enjoy!
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I loved the first couple of these books but didn't much care for the ones that came later in the series.
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Felicia – I hope you enjoy it, will be interested in hearing what you think
LilyofDarkness – Yes, they are definitely not scary, although I do enjoy a good scary book, but now and again I fancy something light and that's what these books are. Complete fun!
Rosey – I'm glad I'm continuing with the series too – I bought the entire series and plan to read one every 4-6 weeks.
Jules – Oh that's a shame, was there a particular reason?
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I loved #1 too. I'll have to add # 2 to the tbr pile. That Sinclair was delish, what a scene that was in the 1st with him and those gals
Paula
Tomes Devotee
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I really enjoyed the first few in the series, then I got kind of bored.
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Luv46kdz – Sinclair is delish – and I know what you mean by him and those girls! There isn't a scene like that in the second book though..
Carolsnotebook – I have heard they get a bit 'samie' that's why I will be reading each book a good 4-6 weeks apart, so hopefully I won't get bored with them, but we will see
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In my opinion the later ones in the series didn't have much of a plot to them. They just fell a bit flat. I think the disappointment was worse because the first couple where really enjoyable.
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Enjoyed the review! Haven't read any of the books in this series, but I have seen them around. Glad to hear that for the most part they meet the expectations set by the cover art. Happy reading!
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