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Kristan Higgins Rocks My World

too_goodAs a paranormal romance writer, I love fantasy, history, politics, mythology and lore. And most everything I write is dark and heavy. But sometimes, a girl just wants a little sunshine, ya know? That’s why I picked up Kristan Higgins’ “Too Good to Be True.”

I admit to being dubious. There was an adorable-but-annoying looking little West Highland terrier on the cover, and though I’m an animal lover, I tend to be hostile towards plotlines that revolve around pets. I was even more dubious when I learned that the leading man was going to be an ex-con. Really? The ex-lawyer in me recoiled.

Then I read on, and, KABLAMMY. I fell in love with the annoying little dog, the ex-con, the sisters, the kooky sculptress mom, and all the rest. The supporting cast are so much more than just cardboard place-holders for confidantes. Higgins breathes quirky life into them all. She reminds me of one of my most favorite authors, wickedly funny-fiction-turned-important-issues-writer Caryl Rivers.

All I have to say is, where has Kristan Higgins been all my life? She’s not only a great storyteller, but a great writer. She’s not only witty–but her prose is sometimes quite beautiful, and it hits you where you live. I devoured this book, and now that it’s over, I’m sad–except that she has a backlist! I promise, I will be buying every last book on it.

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4 Responses to “Kristan Higgins Rocks My World”

  1. Crystal Posey Says:
    September 26th, 2009 at 5:46 pm

    Hi!

    Rachel Jameson RT you on twitter and here I am. I gotta share that I love, love, love Kristan Higgins. My favorite is JUST ONE OF THE GUYS! Devoured that book. It is a book I reread and think of often.

  2. Stephanie Draven Says:
    September 26th, 2009 at 5:53 pm

    Thanks for stopping by! I can’t wait to read it–and everything else she’s written.

  3. Anna Hackett Says:
    September 27th, 2009 at 6:21 pm

    Hi Stephanie –
    I got “Too Good to be True” as a freebie at Nationals. I read everything else I had until it was the last book left (I love my paranormal romance as well!) I felt exactly the same as you – loved it, laughed out loud, fell in love with the characters.

  4. Stephanie Draven Says:
    September 27th, 2009 at 6:56 pm

    Anna: I think Kristan Higgins is a great way to end your To-Be-Read pile from Nationals! I not only laughed out loud, I actually laughed loudly enough to wake my husband from a sound sleep. More than once! I’m a huge Kristan Higgins fan now, but my husband is decidedly not :P

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