It's Monday! What are you reading? -- 6/15

Hi Everybody!

Currently Reading:
Jennifer Johnson is Sick of Being Single by Heather McElhatton: I just started this last night. At about 120 pages, it is funny but I am having trouble empathizing with Jennifer and some of her issues.

Finished Last Week (reviews to come):
Sex, Murder and a Double Latte by Kyra Davis
Sandman Volume 2 by Neil GaimanVampire Academy by Richelle Mead
Eternal by Cynthia Leitich Smith

Reviewed Last Week:
Beach Trip by Cathy Holton
Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr / Tantalize by Cynthia Leitich Smith
Love Walked In by Marissa de los Santos

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Review -- Love Walked In

Love Walked In
by Marisa de los Santos
Published by Penguin Group, 2006
320 pages
June 2009 Book Club Selection

Summary: Cornelia Brown gets the surprise of her life when she meets Martin Cross, her Cary Grant dream come true. Across town, teenage Claire begins to see her lovely mother in the throws of a mental breakdown. As Claire reaches out for help, she meets Cornelia and they begin a friendship unlike any other.

Review: At first, I didn't think I would like this book. The chapters alternate -- one in Cornelia's voice and one in observation of Claire. The Cornelia chapters seemed to ramble, almost like she had adult ADD. Don't get me wrong, I love the old movie and Shakespearean references, but they just seemed very randomly placed. However, as the book progressed, Cornelia's chapters began to settle down with the introduction of Claire and Tao. Marisa de los Santos developed really interesting relationships between the characters and gave each their own distinct voice. A light read that makes the reader think of love in unconventional ways. Rating: *** out of 5.