Cross Country by James Patterson

Normally I love his books especially Alex Cross series but this one just didn't hold my interest. As usual Alex Cross is after a killer and it takes him to Africa to try to catch him. Definitely not one of my favorite books by him.

Rating: C-

The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake by Aimee Bender

On Rose's 9th birthday she eats lemon cake that her mom made and finds out she can taste peoples feelings through what they make. It sounded so interesting but what a dud! Rose discovers through her unusual talent that her mother is having an affair. Her relationship with her brother is beyond wierd and her dad is awkard but at times you can see his potential to be caring. The most interesting part to me was her relationship with her brothers friend George. The ending wasn't what I expected, hoped for something a little more uplifting for the main character. Definitely not worth your time, so glad it was a library book.

Rating: D

Kat's Cradle by Karen Kijewski

This is book three in a series about the PI Kat Colorado. If you like Sue Grafton, you'll enjoy this series. A new client Paige Morrell comes to Kat asking her to help find info about her parents who died when she was just a baby. Of course as Kat starts investigating she digs up a bunch of family secrets that should have been left alone. Another good read by Karen Kijewski. I couldn't wait to read every night once the boys were asleep. I thought it had some good surprise twists. Also kind of fun because it takes place in Sacramento. Some of the regular characters appear again in the book... her grandma, Alma, Lindy, her best friend Charity and her boyfriend Hank. Looking forward to reading book 4.

Rating: A-

Katapult by Karen Kijewski

This is book 2 in a series. It's about Kat Colorado who's a private investigator. Her cousin is murdered and she tries to figure out who did it. She gets herself mixed up in dangerous world of teenage hookers, real estate hoodlums and a murderer who wants to keep her quiet. It was an easy read, definitely wondered how it was going to come together. A good page turner. Just started book 3.
Rating: B