Top Secret Twenty-One (Stephanie Plum, #21) in Around the World in 80 Books

May 17, 2018 Pam rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: 2018-books-read, crime-fiction, new-jersey

AUTHOR Evanovich, Janet
TITLE Top Secret Twenty-One
DATE READ 05/15/2018
RATING 4/B
GENRE/ PUB DATE/PUBLISHER / # OF Mystery/ 2014/ Random House Audio/ 5 discs
SERIES/STAND-ALONE #21
CHARACTERS Stephanie Plum/bounty hunter
TIME/PLACE 2014/NJ
COMMENTS Roles are somewhat reversed in that Stephanie is protecting Ranger … from assassination attempts on his life. There are a bunch of chihuahuas featured as the animal character for this book. Silliness but still funny.

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Aug 12, 2020 Nadine in NY Jones rated it really liked it

Shelves: nj, mystery

I really enjoyed this. It’s been a while since I’ve read a Stephanie Plum book, so I don’t know if this one is truly better than the last few, or if it’s a case of absence making me fonder.

Stephane is on the track of a NJ mobster who jumped bail, and meanwhile someone is killing his mobster buddies and firebombing his accountant, plus a Russian assassin is after Ranger, and of course Grandma Mazur is up to her usual tricks, and Morelli and Bob make appearances. Chihuahuas and Russian vodka are i ...more

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Sep 20, 2014 Nanosynergy rated it it was ok

Shelves: 2014read, fiction-2000-2019, mysteries-thrillers-espionage, series, fiction, reviewed, romance

Another installment in the series for die hard Stephanie Plum fans - repetitive and fluffy-fun, quick-read mind candy.

Sadly, the romance is gone and so is the freshness of this series. Stephanie has already succumbed to both her love interests. All are stuck in adolescent relationships that start to look a bit silly as the characters grow older. After this long while, Stephanie needs to grow up. Unfortunately, I'm not sure the series can survive should Stephanie select between her two love inter ...more

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Aug 06, 2016 Deb (Readerbuzz) Nance rated it liked it

Shelves: relationships, adventure, mystery, mood-boosting-books

I got a little behind on the Stephanie Plum mysteries, so I got to enjoy two Plums this summer. Enjoy is a good word when it comes to the Plums. You aren't going to take away any great insights from these stories. You aren't going to rethink your life. You aren't going to learn any new ideas. It's okay. These books are all about getting lost in a fun ride and hanging with some zany folks for a couple of hours. So, enjoy. ...more

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Jul 04, 2014 Lisa of Hopewell rated it did not like it

Shelves: read-in-2014

Meh....this series has lost its "zing." Joe and Steph would be about 50 now in real time and it shows. Even Briggs was boring this time and he's one of my favorites. Lula got the one good line--"Used to be you had to get on a plane to see a slum of this quality." The Chihuahuas were a nice touch though. No Joyce Barnhart (she was mentioned)? Does someone else ghost write these now? They just aren't hitting the mark any more. Babe. Time to marry off Steph and Joe and let them live out their lives ...more

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