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The Body Finder is such a fantastic book! I'm ashamed to admit it had been sitting on my bookshelf waiting to be read for a few months now, but when I read it was on Cassandra Clare's 12 Favorite Books list (released on Barnes and Noble the other day), I finally pick it up and read it. It took me one sitting to finish this beautifully written story. I'm completely blown away that it's Kimberly's debut book. The plot, the setting, the love story and the fascinating point of view from the killer completely captured my attention and took me on a fabulous, emotional ride.

Jay and Violet have quickly become two of my all time favorite characters, and I finally understand why Jay made it on so many top 10 all time favorite male character lists. Let me talk about Violet first, as her voice is one of the best I've read. She's so honest, real, snarky, completely relatable and someone I would love to hang out with. While I don't know what it's like to sense the echos of those who have died, it was really easy for me to sympathize with her and what she deals with. She's a strong character, with a fascinating ability who tries to be normal, and is able to do so (for the most part) with the support of her family and Jay. I love the supportive role her family plays, which is absent in so many YA books.

Jay is brilliant! He's loyal, protective and all around great guy. I liked that his good looks don't go to his head, making him even more likable. I really enjoyed the history that Jay and Violet have from growing up together and being best friends. He's the one person that knows about her secret outside of her family and he is completely supportive of her. Kimberly did a great job with Jay and Violet's transition from best friends to being in a relationship. It was spot on as once you cross that boundary, often times there is no turning back and it does change things. I understood Violet's worry of crossing this boundary. I loved these two together, as they made me laugh out loud and had me sighing more than once. I really appreciated that while they have a few hot scenes, they don't go all the way. I think it adds a little something more to their relationship and who they are.

The setting is beautiful and as I've said before, I'm a sucker for a beautiful North West setting. It played a huge role in The Body Finder as Jay and Violet spent a lot time in the woods behind her house when they were younger, but it's also where she makes a lot of her grizzly discoveries. Kimberly delivers a fantastic plot that is one part suspense and one part romance. I was both fascinated and mortified with the killer's point of view. It's disturbing being in his head, but it also adds an element of fear which is strategically place into the story at just the right times. One moment I would be laughing out loud at Jay and Violet's bantering or sighing from their scenes together and the next my adrenaline would be racing from the killer's scenes.

This is one engaging, romantic and thrilling book that I would recommend to older YA readers. It's one of those books that will leave you thinking about days after you're read it. There is very mild language, and some underage drinking at a party that may not be suitable for all readers. I think it's a fantastic debut book as it's suspenseful, beautiful and breathtaking, and one I highly recommend reading it.


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The Body Finder Kimberly Derting Books Reviews

The Body Finder is a book that has been on my radar for a while, but I was always a little worried about reading it. The book description was unique and I was worried it would fall flat and I'd be left feeling a little let down.

The Body Finder does none of this. It is just as good as the description sounds. Both aspects of the novel, the suspense and the romance, are developed well and blend together. It never felt like one was taking a hit so the other could flourish.

This was a page turner. The serial killer parts of the novel were fantastic. There's a lot of mystery there, and it's done well. It gives the entire book a creepy feel. I was afraid to look over my shoulder; it felt like the creepiness had oozed of the novel and was standing right behind me. I love it when a book can make me feel that way.

The relationship between Jay and Violet was wonderful. This is the kind of "insta-love" I'm okay with. It's insta-love in the scope of the novel, but not in the characters' lives. Sure, Jay and Violet realized their feels early on in the novel, but they had a foundation of friendship to build upon and that's what made it work. Their relationship works perfectly to balance out the serial killer roaming around town.

The other secondary characters, Violet's friends, are also well-written. They aren't placeholders; they actually act and behave like friends. Maybe it's just the novels I pick to read, but this trait seems to be a little lacking in a lot of Young Adult titles today.

The Body Finder is a fantastic novel. It has just the right mix of creep and love to keep me turning the pages, anxious to find out who the killer is, but to also read more swoon-worthy moments. This is a series I'll definitely be sticking with. I can't wait to read more.
The Body Finder is book one in the Body Finder series by Kimberly Derting. I loved this book and stayed up until 2am to finish it! I then had to look up the next two books and buy them! This is about a high school girl and her best friend Jay. They grew up together but things are changing now that they are teens. Feelings are blooming and they are dealing with this. Jay is the only one outside the family that knows of Violet's secret gift of finding dead bodies. Well now she is going to need this gift because a serial killer is in town. Once the killer knows Violet's secret, he wants her. It is a very exciting story with lots of realistic interactions, dialogue, and the added fantasy of the gift even seemed so realistic that you forget it is fantasy. It has everything in this book; fantasy, romance, suspense, action, and a thriller. It is a fun ride that I enjoyed completely. Can't wait to see what is in the next books. Great job.
The Body Finder is such a fantastic book! I'm ashamed to admit it had been sitting on my bookshelf waiting to be read for a few months now, but when I read it was on Cassandra Clare's 12 Favorite Books list (released on Barnes and Noble the other day), I finally pick it up and read it. It took me one sitting to finish this beautifully written story. I'm completely blown away that it's Kimberly's debut book. The plot, the setting, the love story and the fascinating point of view from the killer completely captured my attention and took me on a fabulous, emotional ride.

Jay and Violet have quickly become two of my all time favorite characters, and I finally understand why Jay made it on so many top 10 all time favorite male character lists. Let me talk about Violet first, as her voice is one of the best I've read. She's so honest, real, snarky, completely relatable and someone I would love to hang out with. While I don't know what it's like to sense the echos of those who have died, it was really easy for me to sympathize with her and what she deals with. She's a strong character, with a fascinating ability who tries to be normal, and is able to do so (for the most part) with the support of her family and Jay. I love the supportive role her family plays, which is absent in so many YA books.

Jay is brilliant! He's loyal, protective and all around great guy. I liked that his good looks don't go to his head, making him even more likable. I really enjoyed the history that Jay and Violet have from growing up together and being best friends. He's the one person that knows about her secret outside of her family and he is completely supportive of her. Kimberly did a great job with Jay and Violet's transition from best friends to being in a relationship. It was spot on as once you cross that boundary, often times there is no turning back and it does change things. I understood Violet's worry of crossing this boundary. I loved these two together, as they made me laugh out loud and had me sighing more than once. I really appreciated that while they have a few hot scenes, they don't go all the way. I think it adds a little something more to their relationship and who they are.

The setting is beautiful and as I've said before, I'm a sucker for a beautiful North West setting. It played a huge role in The Body Finder as Jay and Violet spent a lot time in the woods behind her house when they were younger, but it's also where she makes a lot of her grizzly discoveries. Kimberly delivers a fantastic plot that is one part suspense and one part romance. I was both fascinated and mortified with the killer's point of view. It's disturbing being in his head, but it also adds an element of fear which is strategically place into the story at just the right times. One moment I would be laughing out loud at Jay and Violet's bantering or sighing from their scenes together and the next my adrenaline would be racing from the killer's scenes.

This is one engaging, romantic and thrilling book that I would recommend to older YA readers. It's one of those books that will leave you thinking about days after you're read it. There is very mild language, and some underage drinking at a party that may not be suitable for all readers. I think it's a fantastic debut book as it's suspenseful, beautiful and breathtaking, and one I highly recommend reading it.