A quick easy read especially if you loved the first book Jonas. If you did not read the first book you will need to in order to understand just what is going on in this one. Though a bit predictable as I remembered the author's writing style so I was able to pick up the killer quickly, it was still interesting how it all played out and came to an end. A fast paced quick read. I'm looking forward to the next book in the series, Summer.
Arizona is one tough nut to crack.
2nd book in the Beautiful Dead series, Daria must help Arizona figure out if she really drowned in Hartmann Lake. However, Arizona is keeping many many secrets, including her brother and secret lover. Although a bit predictable, I was dissapointed they used the same time travel method to reveal the killer in the end. I mean... why go through all the trouble sleuthing if you can just travel back in time?? haha....
This second installment flowed much better than the first. However, it wouldnt be ideal to read them out of order, and the books simply cannot stand alone. Darina is still snarky as ever, but her character is finally growing one me.
2nd book in the Beautiful Dead series, Daria must help Arizona figure out if she really drowned in Hartmann Lake. However, Arizona is keeping many many secrets, including her brother and secret lover. Although a bit predictable, I was dissapointed they used the same time travel method to reveal the killer in the end. I mean... why go through all the trouble sleuthing if you can just travel back in time?? haha....
This second installment flowed much better than the first. However, it wouldnt be ideal to read them out of order, and the books simply cannot stand alone. Darina is still snarky as ever, but her character is finally growing one me.
Reviewed by Andrea for TeensReadToo.com
Darina has been missing Phoenix for several weeks. But she knows that he and the Beautiful Dead will be showing up soon, because Arizona's death is reaching the deadline for the truth to be found out. And sure enough, the Beautiful Dead do come back.
Darina knows that she has to help Arizona, but she's not a fan. Arizona has always been cold and a drama queen. But Darina soon comes to find out why Arizona acts the way she does. Plus, Darina has to find out just what happened at Hartmann Lake. Everyone says it was suicide, but Darina doesn't buy it - Arizona wasn't the type to kill herself. So Darina slowly starts to find out Arizona's secrets. But does she find out what happened to the girl before time runs out??
Before I started reading this book, I remember thinking that my opinion of the first book in the BEAUTIFUL DEAD series was mixed. I remember thinking it was just an okay book and I wasn't sure that I would like this one. But I did! I definitely enjoyed it more than JONAS.
I feel that we got a much better read on the three main characters in this story. I liked Darina more, although I still don't like how she treats her mother. I still really liked Phoenix. And we really get to know Arizona and why she was the way she was.
I definitely didn't see the end coming. I had a couple of different ideas about what happened to Arizona, but none of them were right. I love when that happens! The next book in the series is called SUMMER, and I look forward to reading it!
Darina has been missing Phoenix for several weeks. But she knows that he and the Beautiful Dead will be showing up soon, because Arizona's death is reaching the deadline for the truth to be found out. And sure enough, the Beautiful Dead do come back.
Darina knows that she has to help Arizona, but she's not a fan. Arizona has always been cold and a drama queen. But Darina soon comes to find out why Arizona acts the way she does. Plus, Darina has to find out just what happened at Hartmann Lake. Everyone says it was suicide, but Darina doesn't buy it - Arizona wasn't the type to kill herself. So Darina slowly starts to find out Arizona's secrets. But does she find out what happened to the girl before time runs out??
Before I started reading this book, I remember thinking that my opinion of the first book in the BEAUTIFUL DEAD series was mixed. I remember thinking it was just an okay book and I wasn't sure that I would like this one. But I did! I definitely enjoyed it more than JONAS.
I feel that we got a much better read on the three main characters in this story. I liked Darina more, although I still don't like how she treats her mother. I still really liked Phoenix. And we really get to know Arizona and why she was the way she was.
I definitely didn't see the end coming. I had a couple of different ideas about what happened to Arizona, but none of them were right. I love when that happens! The next book in the series is called SUMMER, and I look forward to reading it!
