Comments on: REVIEW: One Foot in the Grave by Jeaniene Frost

By: Rachel

Rachel — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 20:51:49 +0000

Great review. I really love this series so far. I think the author was trying to focus on the relationship aspect of Cat’s father and that whole scenario that drove the plot line instead of her and bone’s relationship. I am SURE there will be more conflicts for them in the future.

I cannot wait for the next one!

By: Becky

Becky — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 17:37:59 +0000

I can’t wait to read this!!!

By: Christine

Christine — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 16:45:15 +0000

Loonigrrl, I felt the same way about the lack of conflict or challenge between Cat & Bones in this novel. Not so much that it kept me from ploughing full speed ahead while I was reading, but more of an afterthought for me when I finished the book. I’m thinking things ought to get complicated for them with the next book, though. I have a strong feeling their expectations of their relationship might just be a bit different.

By: loonigrrl

loonigrrl — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 09:19:28 +0000

I LOVED the first book, but I actually had trouble finishing this one. I have trouble remembering it now (not a good sign) but it seemed like there really wasn’t any real conflict in the relationship between Cat and Bones. I mean, Bones shows up, and . . . that was it, really. And how exactly did he not find her for so many years? That just didn’t make sense.

Also, I just felt like we didn’t get to know ANYONE on her team except superficially, so I didn’t care when one of them got hurt in the beginning. Cat and her team also struck me as being rather incompetent. . .

I’m going to try the next one, but if it’s more of the same, I’ll probably give up on this series.

By: Christine

Christine — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 03:08:41 +0000

Great review, Devon. (I gave this book the same grade on my blog ).
I also sometimes wonder what it is about Cat that has Bones so in love and devoted to her. I think her uniqueness (half human-half vampire) and her spitfire attitude is what got Bones interested in her in the beginning. She’s a curiosity of sorts. But as he trained her in the first novel, their companionship simply grew to love. Almost a friends to lovers sort of thing. And perhaps Cat is challenging to him, which always makes a relationship fun. She truly keeps him on his toes, you know? I’m looking forward to finding out what’s next in their relationship. It should be… entertaining!

By: Devon

Devon — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 22:32:46 +0000

Oh yes, it was hot. Sex scenes in the first person can be tough, but Frost writes them well.

And,

She has a vulnerability that comes from her isolation that keeps her vulnerable

What is that supposed to mean? I think I made a mistake there. Now I just have to think about what I meant to write.

By: Pam P

Pam P — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 22:12:16 +0000

I’m enjoying this series, too, despite any quibbles, it’s fun and yeah, maybe a little absurd, but still fun. I like Bones, agree things picked up once he showed up in this one, including a very hot, steamy encounter later on in the book.