Emily Harper

Oh, June! How I missed you! I'm calling it right now, fellow bookworms, I have a massive girl crush on June Jenson. I mentioned before that I thought that she and I would get along famously, and I'm happy to report that is still the case after finishing this book! In fact, the June that appears in June Jenson and the Coins of Cassidy is, if I do say so myself, even more impressive than she was in the first book! There's so much growth that happens here, and I couldn't stop myself from smiling along as I read.

In case you were worried that the Professor, Dr. Cooke and the amazing Griffin wouldn't get as much page time this go-around, let me reassure you. They're all here, and just as madcap as they were before! In fact, I think that's one of the things I love most about this book. These four are inseparable. They play off of one another, drive one another slightly mad, and yet always are there to help one another pick up and keep moving on. The relationships in this book are so strong, that I found myself getting a little teary eyed at times. The Professor's love for June is so obvious, and the fact that she now had Griffin in her life too just made me so happy. June is the type of character who has a hard time believing in herself, and I loved that she had others around to remind her of how amazing she was.

Oh, and the mystery this time! Spot on, my friends. Spot on. There's the perfect amount of history tied into this whole epic adventure. Butch Cassidy's missing gold is so close that June and her ragtag group can taste it, if only someone will let her investigate. I couldn't keep myself from laughing as June set her mind to going on this excavation, and made it happen. With a few snags perhaps (or a few LARGE snags), but she made it happen just the same! Harper has an excellent ability to mix humor in with moments of honest emotion, and this whole book just flew by.

Have I mentioned that you really need to start this series? I'm serious. These are well worth your time! If you're looking for something to read that's a quick romp, with a well-written plot and amazing characters, look no further. Emily Harper is ready to introduce you to June Jenson, and I honestly can't wait for you to meet her.… (mehr)

Well now, this was a lot of fun! I already knew that June and I would get along famously. After all, she's an accomplished Oxford professor, loves her grumpy old grandfather, and simply wants to make a name for herself in the world of archaeology. What's not to love? My only hope was that her journey would be just as exciting as she was shaping up to be. Happily, that was exactly the case!

Massive love goes to Emily Harper for crafting such enjoyable characters. Although I already knew I'd love June, it was really her grandfather that stole my heart. His giggle worthy attempts at complimenting June, his deep dislike of trousers (I feel you on that, Professor), and his need to keep his accomplishments in the forefront of his mind, were all things that endeared him to me. Pairing him with June, who just didn't know how to handle him at all times, was perfection. I loved watching them interact, and thought he added a perfect spice to the mystery!

Now, the mystery itself, shall we? I thought Harper did a brilliant job at laying out all the breadcrumbs as June fell further down the rabbit hole. From the moment she was inducted into the secret "Alliance" guarding the shield, I knew that things were going to get interesting. What I didn't expect was how much fun this whole mystery would be. As June and her rather unusual entourage searched for answers, I breathlessly followed after them. There was the perfect amount of humor, mixed in with all the action. As I said, a ton of fun.

Am I ready for the next book? Absolutely, I am! Which, thankfully, I also have in my possession. Expect to see a review of that book as well, very soon. While you wait, pick up June Jenson and the Shield of Quell! It's well worth your time!… (mehr)

Oh, June! How I missed you! I'm calling it right now, fellow bookworms, I have a massive girl crush on June Jenson. I mentioned before that I thought that she and I would get along famously, and I'm happy to report that is still the case after finishing this book! In fact, the June that appears in June Jenson and the Coins of Cassidy is, if I do say so myself, even more impressive than she was in the first book! There's so much growth that happens here, and I couldn't stop myself from smiling along as I read.

In case you were worried that the Professor, Dr. Cooke and the amazing Griffin wouldn't get as much page time this go-around, let me reassure you. They're all here, and just as madcap as they were before! In fact, I think that's one of the things I love most about this book. These four are inseparable. They play off of one another, drive one another slightly mad, and yet always are there to help one another pick up and keep moving on. The relationships in this book are so strong, that I found myself getting a little teary eyed at times. The Professor's love for June is so obvious, and the fact that she now had Griffin in her life too just made me so happy. June is the type of character who has a hard time believing in herself, and I loved that she had others around to remind her of how amazing she was.

Oh, and the mystery this time! Spot on, my friends. Spot on. There's the perfect amount of history tied into this whole epic adventure. Butch Cassidy's missing gold is so close that June and her ragtag group can taste it, if only someone will let her investigate. I couldn't keep myself from laughing as June set her mind to going on this excavation, and made it happen. With a few snags perhaps (or a few LARGE snags), but she made it happen just the same! Harper has an excellent ability to mix humor in with moments of honest emotion, and this whole book just flew by.

Have I mentioned that you really need to start this series? I'm serious. These are well worth your time! If you're looking for something to read that's a quick romp, with a well-written plot and amazing characters, look no further. Emily Harper is ready to introduce you to June Jenson, and I honestly can't wait for you to meet her… (mehr)