I’ve just finished reading TROUBLE IN PARADISE by Pip Granger. It is a prequel to NOT ALL TARTS ARE APPLE. If you haven’t read any of them, and are considering doing so, start with this one. I know some people think you should read them in the order they were written, even if a prequel is added, but I think it would be much more fun to read this one first.
I really liked it a lot. The word sentimental was used on it’s blurb, saying it’s nearly too sentimental, but I think it’s more a bit tidy than sentimental. Granger has that habit anyway, and frankly, I kind of like tidy books, as long as there’s lots of drama and tension too, which she does not skimp on at all.
In fact, if you’ve ever read WRITING THE BREAKOUT NOVEL by Donald Maass (my other reading this week), you might recall him talking about the balance of working backstory in and still keeping tension high being a very difficult thing to do. Well, I think Granger is excellent at that, so if you’re not, it’s worth reading her books to see how she does it.
Okay…I’m off to write on my YA that’s been tucked away since the spring. Yes, that means I finished my revision on True Blue Baby and it’s on its way to the powers that be (i.e. agent, editor).
Read well!
Joelle
P.S. TROUBLE IN PARADISE is adult fiction.
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