Twelve Sharp

Having read this whole series I think this book is one of my favorites. There is humor, suspense, love, and strength all wrapped up inside. Stephanie's grandma always cracks me up but especially in this book when she becomes the rock star, while also listening to her mother's iPod. It's funny how Stephanie early in the day could be dodging gun fire but then goes to her parents and tries to have a "normal" dinner or gathering. I always look forward to when she goes to her parents because you never know what the conversation will be like but in most cases it leaves you laughing.

Throughout the book Stephanie along with Lula always unsure of how to handle the situations they get into. They just sort of go with the flow and hope it all works out. This time it was Stephanie who was able to be strong and to fight back Scrog. Even she was doubting herself because of the fear inside but she overcame that and in the end helped to bring Ranger's little girl home. Everytime she got stun-gunned I would chuckle not because it's funny for this to happen but poor Stephanie was repeatedly having it done. I love how Evanovich would have Stephanie trying to fight a battle and then oops it goes black!

Then there is the sexual tension-I guess you could call it that- between Ranger and Stephanie. Ranger adds a little spice to the story and you never know what will happen. Whenever he's around it's as though Stephanie is just melting inside but can never let on. In my mine I'm always cheering for them to get together but realize it's so much better reading about them fighting the urge, even though they slip a couple times. The part when Ranger and Stephanie are in bed together and then Morelli comes into her apartment is classic. Two guys who she has feelings for are living with her! What a nightmere! However this brings up the part where I love that she stands up to both and leaves her own apartment because she can't stand how the two act around each other. "I'm divorcing both of you." (228) Stephanie tells them what to do and basically says even though I am scared I don't need you. Which is good for a woman to read!

The ending was great in the fact that there was suspense of what would happen to Julie and Stephanie but being a tough girl she pulled through. Even though she even had a bomb attached to her. "It was scary at first, but terror is a strange thing. It's such a strong emotion it can't sustain itself. After awhile a numbness sets in, and the terror starts to feel normal. And that's a good thing because it allows you to function." (297) I think this sums up being a bounty hunter and Stephanie Plum.