Undead and Unworthy (Queen Betsy, Book 7) by MaryJanice Davidson
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Book Reviews of Undead and Unworthy (Queen Betsy, Book 7)
Book Review: Reading with Tequila
Summary: 4 Stars
Undead and Unworthy marks a major turning point in the Queen Betsy series. Betsy has always been apologetic to a fault and believed herself to be significantly weaker than she actually is. Now, finally, she is accepting both her abilities and responsibilities.
The plot was filled with some major fiend action, which translates to huge amounts of chaos. At a few points, the action got so crazy that it was slightly confusing and sections needed to be reread to completely understand what was happening. I wouldn't have minded (it really wasn't too often), but I was so compelled that it kind of broke the trance-like reading state I was in when I had to go back.
Betsy's entourage was getting kind of large and I knew that the loss of some peripheral characters would be inevitable someday. It had to happen, but it was so terribly sad. Why these characters died was so surprising, it made it all the more painful.
I am seriously in love with the new direction things are heading in. This series is really hitting its stride and with Betsy's new attitude, the possibilities are endless.
Book Review: Hmm..good but not my fave Betsy book
Summary: 4 Stars
I must say first off that I absolutely love MJD and basically every series she has written. I understand that this is the first of a new 3 book "arc" or story line but overall I was a little dissapointed by the book.
***Spoiler alert***
I was really really mad that Antonia and George got killed off. I loved their characters and while I understand that maybe Betsy needed to see deaths in order to grow as Queen, I wasn't happy about it.
I don't really get the Ant coming back and was a little confused by it. Also the grandpa parts were strange to me, what was the point of that?
I don't really care for Nick and hope he is gone for good. Overall his character kinda bugs me, and since he is in this book so much I was annoyed a lot.
Will I buy the next book? Of course, it's Queen Betsy after all! But I do hope the next book isn't quite as depressing or confusing.
Book Review: Another Great Queen Betsy Novel
Summary: 4 Stars
MJD is one of my very favorite authors--her books made me enjoy reading after the ordeal of earning a PhD made me forget why I loved novels in the first place. So thanks, MJD! And please hire yourself a proofreader! Good grief, the typos and gaffes get worse with each novel! They are becoming distracting. Betsy seems to cross over into doormat territory with her efforts to appease Nick, her best friend's cop boyfriend with a bad bad grudge. Nevertheless Betsy is embracing her responsibility as Vampire Queen with more seriousness, and the series appears to be moving in a new direction. Will she become as Machiavellian as her husband? Will she start reading the Art of War or, worse, his Wall Street Journal? The sexiness, humor, and "family" of eccentric major & minor characters make this novel worthy of the series. I never would have expected to like paranormal romance, so I encourage readers of smart romance novels by Jennifer Crusie et. al. to give this series a try!Book Review: MJD Change of Direction.
Summary: 4 Stars
When MJD's pre-note mentioned she was taking the story into a more serious vein (no pun intended), fans weren't prepared for how serious it was going to get with the unexpected, shocking deaths of Garrett and Antonia. Queen Betsy is struggling to maintain her humanity in the presence of the inhumanity around her, and I'm reminded of another Queen by the name of Elizabeth I and her first shaky months as Queen of England. The red hair Betsy dons is a tip off. Do I sense a parallel here? Will Betsy be requiring her own Walsingham to help her steer a course of her new 'kingdom' and handle all the conflicting advice she is receiving from the older, more experienced vamps around her, i.e. Sinclair and Tina. She is learning to trust her own instincts and coming into her true powers as Queen of the Undead and I think we'll in be for a very pleasant surprise - that is, if she can find just the right pair of shoes!Book Review: Betsy's back
Summary: 4 Stars
Following in the same spirit as previous Betsy, Queen of the Vampires, stories, this seventh installment is full of humorous quips, designer shoes, and enough blood to fill a tub or two.
Undead and Unworthy follow Betsy, her new hubby Sinclair, and Garrett as they try to solve the fiends who want to kill Betsy for not restoring them to a glorious undead life. Ant, Betsy's obnoxious dead step-mother, is also haunting her.
Davidson's storyline moves along characters relationships and takes them in a whole new direction. The writing is very fresh. Though Betsy is full of sarcasm, Davidson always comes up with new ways for her character to express it.
This is a perfect light romantic beach read for those who are interested in the paranormal.