So Much for My Happy Ending

I muddled through "Sex, Murder, and a Double Latte" with the feeling that this author had better writing (or at least, characterization) ahead. And this book proved I was right. Kyra Davis dealt with some serious issues in an accessible book with impressively maturing writing skills -- I look forward to her future work.

As a 28 year old, single woman, whom has a lot of her stuff together except for the guy, I really identified with April's character. People (that are usually married) tell me all of the time "There more to life than relationships/marriage," "The right guy will come along when you least expect it!" and a whole host of other crap. However, this book really opened my eyes to the potentially darker side of marriage. How well can you really know someone else before you marry them? Or yourself for that matter? And how much do you "owe" the person you're with? Although this book is fiction, I think the underlying message that meshing your life with another person's is not simple provides an actual illustration of those cliche statements, and for the first time, really got me to rethink some of my desires. Great book. I recommend it for all single women who think that marriage could possibly solve a lot of their problems.

Another amazing book by Kyra Davis! It was kind of slow at the beginning, but i still couldn't put it down! Kyra Davis is definitely my favorite author! I can't wait for her next book to come out in august!

I read so many chick lit books with the same old plot and happy ending that this one really stood out for its realism. I think a lot of girls find themselves in a situation where they get caught up in a relationship and begin making bad decisions and ignore their instincts. The consequences are as real and as painful as Kyra Davis describes. I was captivated by the story and found myself laughing as the main character tried to find humor in her situation.

It takes talent to make something scary, funny, and uplifting all at the same time, but Kyra Davis manages to do just that in her newest book, So Much For My Happy Ending. This is definitely not a "just for fun" Sophie Katz mystery. I know quite a bit about Bi-polar illness and Kyra manages to capture that condition and the confusion and distress of those whose loved ones are afflicted with poignancy and compassion. At the same time she keeps a lightness of spirit and her heroine, April, has a sassy strength that is delightful. The supporting cast is quirky and fun and essential to the movement of the story. In Kyra's books no one is ever an island. I truly enjoyed Kyra's first two books, but this one has a lot more meat. It took me on a bit of a harrowing ride, but it was tempered with humor and a strong life force. It was a satisfying read all around.