Indefensible by Pamela Callow

Synopsis
When Elise Vanderzell plummets from her bedroom balcony one gorgeous summer night, her children awaken to a nightmare.

Their mother is dead.

Their father is charged with her murder.

Lawyer Kate Lange knows all about nightmares. She's survived the darkest period of her troubled life and the wounds are still raw. Now she's been handed a case that seems utterly unwinnable: defending her boss, high-profile lawyer Randall Barrett. A prosecutor's dream suspect, Randall is a man who was cuckolded by his ex-wife. A man who could not control his temper. A man who had argued bitterly with the victim the previous day in full view of the children.

With limited criminal law experience, Kate finds herself enmeshed in a family fractured by doubt. Randall's teenage son is intent on killing him. His daughter wants only to feel safe again. And the entire legal community would like nothing better than to see Randall receive a public comeuppance. As Kate races to stay a step ahead of the prosecution, a silent predator is waiting for the perfect time to deal the final blow.

My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Dare I say it? Two reviews in one day. Yup, this little bee has been buzz-eh! Busy. Eh, I laughed. But yes another review! Difference is this is not! a YA novel. Very grown-up, very intellectual. Kinda boring, but it's good for me to find other genres to read. Keeps everything in perspective.

Now for the review! The beginning of this book was so slooooow. It wasn't until a couple hundred pages in that I felt things were starting to heat up. Now usually with a slow beginning there's important facts that have to be teased out or something like that. I didn't feel that way with this though. A lot of the information provided could have easily been slimmed down or taken out completely.

Though I might feel this way because I have not read the first book featuring Kate Lange, Damaged. Looks promising, and it will fill the spots in the second book I couldn't connect with. So I may be reading this as well.

I was annoyed with the point of views being shifted around so much. I don't usually mind, but every P.O.V. was bland, monotonous. It was difficult to get into the groove of a new person's thought process, only to switch again once you get the hang of it. Kate was enjoyable as a heroine. I wanted to root for her the whole way. And Randell, hmm, he seemed steamy, but a little bipolar. Sorry but I am crazy enough for me and whoever my lover would be. Not crazy I kill people, or anything along those lines. Noo, more like a bouncy WHAT'S UP?! kind of crazy. I've been told I would make a wonderful elementary teacher. :]

Anywho, good book. Little bit predictable, but there were many 'Where did that come from?' moments as well.

I Am Number Four by Pittacus Lore

Synopsis
In the beginning they were a group of nine. Nine aliens who left their home planet of Lorien when it fell under attack by the evil Mogadorian. Nine aliens who scattered on Earth. Nine aliens who look like ordinary teenagers living ordinary lives, but who have extraordinary, paranormal skills. Nine aliens who might be sitting next to you now.

The Nine had to separate and go into hiding. The Mogadorian caught Number One in Malaysia, Number Two in England, and Number Three in Kenya. All of them were killed. John Smith, of Paradise, Ohio, is Number Four. He knows that he is next.

I AM NUMBER FOUR is the thrilling launch of a series about an exceptional group of teens as they struggle to outrun their past, discover their future—and live a normal life on Earth.

I AM NUMBER FOUR.
I AM NEXT.

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


As much as I loved this book, I hated this book.

The plot and background and all the secondary characters were great and unique. Main character, John Smith, I had a harder time with. Which is very weird for me. Usually, with any book, I love the main character without a doubt (unless the book is horrendous.) I won't give too much away but John was selfish and a liar, and his actions ultimately killed. Not to mention he abused his powers. Sounds to me like John Smith may not be his planet's great protector.

I will continue reading the series, mainly to find out more about Lorien and the other numbers. And to see if Number Four can redeem himself. He has a long way to go though, because right now he's reminding me of Anakin from Star Wars.... Yeah, I just got nerdy.

Must say I loved the beginning to this novel. Stating that this book was nonfiction and names had been changed to protect their identities. How am I to know any different? It would be amazing to know if it's real but I guess you gotta be one of the lucky people. Like Sam or Sarah.