Perhaps, were I a younger reader, I might have enjoyed this more. The plot was contrived and it never seemed like the main characters were in any real danger. Whenever they came close to being caught by something, someone always intervened. Only at the end did this not occur...and the author chickened out of describing anything with any real action. I felt cheated.I started the book because I was curious...and finished it because it was so short I felt I must. Simply because your book is marketed at children does not mean it cannot be dark too. Or have the characters in serious peril.Also...I hate the idea that in children's books, adults are completely useless or else the villains. It may empower kids, but it represents something inaccurate and detrimental to kids. Let's hope my next book is better. Oh, as a side note: I received this as a free eBook during Barnes and Noble's free Nook Fridays selection. I would have felt bad paying for it. First of all, great book, it features a smooth blend of suspense, killings, surprises, a mysterious being tries to kill the main character, Gerald, at least three times. It is a great book, it's kind of like a murderous version of The Hardy Boys but one billionaire instead of two detectives. Sadly I found the book a little dull at times but there was certainly a healthy dose of adventure! If you enjoy mystery or suspense with some killing action then...READ ON!!!
What do You think about The Billionaire's Curse (2010)?
The book is so booooooooring that I couldn't even read it past page 80.
—Alycia
fast paced adventure, mixed reviews, brown humour, anti-adult?
—steph
