Reviews for Killer in high heels

The average rating for Killer in high heels based on 2 reviews is 3.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2012-01-21 00:00:00 Cecil Sewell WARNING: Spoilers included. Ok, not really sure how I want to rate this one. On one hand, the writing is witty and enjoyable to read. However, the story-line is way beyond far-fetched and I am finding it even harder to like Maddie, the heroine of the series. Let's start with the good. The book is a light and quick read. The humorous style makes it really fun. The author has a way with words, especially tying in the shoe theme. I particularly like the line when Maddie fears a mobster may fit her with "cement sling backs." There is also good chemistry between Maddie and Ramirez, which is important if you are going to have a romantic story line. The problem is that in order to maintain the enjoyment, I really have to turn my brain off while reading. Once reality sets in, I start to feel a little cheated. For example, the story line has so many unrealistic details, that they become more and more difficult to overlook. Local police officers to do NOT take on long-term undercover assignments in another state to bring down mob bosses. And, we are supposed to believe that in six weeks this undercover cop is good enough to infiltrate a mob gang this closely, and yet he continually jeopardizes his assignment by making out with Maddie in proximity to said mob gang. Oh, and the mobsters are running a drag club and never seem to notice conspicuous cars. I could go on. Then, there are the "gaps" in the story where it contradicts itself. It opens with Maddie dealing with Ramirez having ZERO contact for 6 weeks. He apparently is still very interested but makes NO ATTEMPT to let her know he is on assignment? And then, she is just going to forgive and forget like he had only been absent for a week? Also, there is a scene at the end where she introduces her mom to Ramirez. In the first book, Ramirez had been at her mother's wedding and met her family. As for Maddie herself, I am finding it increasingly difficult to like her. First of all, she is a habitual liar. She is constantly making promises which she has no intention of keeping. She whines about her job and yet she makes no effort to improve her situation. She acts without logic and reasoning in almost all scenarios. She never stops to consider the danger in which she kept placing herself, but more importantly, her friends and family. This indicates a very self-centered and shallow personality. Finally, at the end of book two, shouldn't we be beyond intense physical chemistry between Maddie and Ramirez? At some point, shouldn't they find some emotional common ground beyond arguing or making out? I bought a 5-book collection of this series on impulse, so I feel a bit compelled to continue. The humor DOES make up for a lot. We'll see how I feel after the 3rd book in the series.

Review # 2 was written on 2020-04-15 00:00:00 David Balog Ah the high heels series. This is fast becoming my unwind guilty pleasure reading series for when I just need some total chill out time. No, this isn't Jane Eyre or some other beautiful timeless classic, nor does it pretend to be. With lines like: Wanna come with?" Does a bear go poo poo in the woods? "I'm there." This book fully has me sold in the chick lit comedic value category. Sure it's a bit cheesy, and sure there are several cringe worthy moments, but as far as I'm concerned that's all part of the charm. Would I pick this up if I was in the mood for an intellectual book? Or a thriller that has me on the edge of my seat with every page? Nope. But for an evening after work with a glass of rosé and a need for a laugh, this is my pick hands down. So why the 4 stars not 5? The story follows Maddie's continued dramatic life journey as she falls straight from one mystery involving her boyfriend into another involving her long lost father... I mean how unlucky does a girl have to be? Because she is decidedly insane she again decides to (again) take on her own investigation in direct opposition to her undercover agent boyfriends instructions...because of course. Honestly I can't justify giving it the same rating as other books with more solid story telling and where the romantic scenes don't make me roll my eyes almost out of my head. It is fantastic for the humour and light entertainment but as far as being an epic read? Sadly I just can't go that far.