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    Big Boned

    By Meg Cabot

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    Life is reasonably rosy for plus-size ex-pop star turned Assistant Dormitory Director and sometime sleuth Heather Wells. Her freeloading ex-con dad is finally moving out. She still yearns for her hot landlord, Cooper Cartwright, but her relationship with "rebound beau," vigorous vegan math professor Tad Tocco, is more than satisfactory. Best of all, nobody has died lately in "Death Dorm," the aptly nicknamed student residence that Heather assistant-directs. Of course every silver lining ultimately has some black cloud attached. And when the latest murdered corpse to clutter up her jurisdiction turns out to be her exceedingly unlovable boss, Heather finds herself on the shortlist of prime suspects—along with the rabble-rousing boyfriend of her high-strung student assistant and an indecently handsome young campus minister who's been accused of taking liberties with certain girls' choir members.

    With fame beckoning her back into show business (as the star of a new kids' show!) it's a really bad time to get wrapped up in another homicide. Plus Tad's been working himself up to ask her a Big Question, which Heather's not sure she has an answer for …

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperCollins
    Release dateOct 13, 2009
    ISBN9780061803895
    Author

    Meg Cabot

    MEG CABOT’s many books for both adults and teens have included numerous #1 New York Times bestsellers, with more than twenty-five million copies sold worldwide. Her Princess Diaries series was made into two hit films by Disney, with a third movie coming soon. Meg currently lives in Key West, Florida, with her husband and various cats.

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    • 4/5
      Heather is trying to get over Connor with someone else - but that is surely doomed to fail. There is another murder and a pretty good red herring. Heather cuts through appearances to solve the mystery and all is well that ends well.
    • 5/5
      Great read!! Just what i needed to relax and be entertained.
    • 3/5
      Well. I've now read all 3 of the Heather Wells books, all in a row, in about 2 weeks time. I'm looking forward to reading something else.I flew through this one. More in an effort to just finish it already. The mystery in this one was, well, boring. Heather didn't have to try too hard. And if no one in the story cared about the character who was murdered, why should I? There was no depth to this one. Not as good as the other two. Like Ms. Cabot had the "Heather Wells story template", but she just didn't feel like filling in too many details this time around. I have to admit, I'm a little amazed at how prolific Ms. Cabot is. Maybe her books would be better if she wasn't writing so darn many? Quality over quantity, you know?
    • 4/5
      In the 3rd book in the Heather Wells mystery series, the dorm Heather works at is once again the scene of a murder – this time it’s her new boss. Of course, Heather is the one who finds him. It seems not too many people liked him. Heather has been dating Tad, the perfect guy, but he likes running, herbal tea, and is a vegetarian – and is her remedial math instructor.I really liked this. This was a lot of fun, but they are as much (or maybe more so) chick lit as mystery, with humour thrown in. And there were parts that made me laugh.
    • 3/5
       I was relieved that this time round the murder victim is not another female student. Yes, murder is horrible regardless, but there can be something particularly unpleasant if a story keeps only killing young women.I definitely don’t want murder mysteries to be all grim and bleak, but I think I prefer it when murder mysteries aren’t this light-hearted. This isn’t a criticism, just a realisation about my personal taste. I kept reading to see some resolution in Heather’s love life. (I know, priorities). I have no idea the woman on the cover is wearing what looks like a wedding dress. Or why the book includes an excerpt from the fifth book. Marketing is weird
    • 2/5
      I've read some of Cabot's books before and found them funny, but this one just didn't do it for me. First, I guess there are preceding books about the same character; throughout most of the book, I felt like I had stepped into the middle of a story. There were too many allusions to previous books, I am assuming. The story itself just fell flat. I didn't really care about any of the characters, least of all the main character, Heather. I realize this is humor, but the attitude of everyone towards a gruesome murder was just too flippant. There were some parts that made me chuckle, and it was interesting enough that I stuck with it, but that's about all I can say.
    • 4/5
      Maybe I'm just getting used to living inside Heather's head but this series is growing on me. I'm going to keep reading.
    • 3/5
      Guilty pleasure, at a higher level. I don't know what it is but I really enjoy Cabot's writing style, and I have respect for her writing that I can't gather for any other chick lit novelist.
    • 2/5
      As in the first two books, still an ok mystery. Still adult themes but written at a very low level; I don't think my assumption during the first book that all the author needed was a little practice to level up her writing for her audience was accurate because practice doesn't seem to have helped. After having read all three books, I have no idea where I would shelve them in a bookstore. Mystery? YA? General fiction? No idea. They seem to almost fit, but not quite.

      With this third book in the series in particular, I'm getting the feeling that Meg Cabot doesn't actually know anybody who is fat. She's written this main character whose defining characteristics seem to be that she likes food and she can't keep her nose out of other people's business. The heroine has decided "now I'll just be skinny! because I have a man!" and poof! it seems to magically work. Not so impressed with this one.
    • 4/5
      As I mentioned in the last review, this series is very standalone; aside from Heather’s budding romance with Cooper, there’s really not much to keep track of from book to book.

      This is another one in the series where I’m really not a fan of the murder. It seems plausible and believable like the previous book, but it’s not really the driving force of the story. There’s a lot more focus on Heather’s romance and who she will ultimately pick; Tad or Cooper.

      Aside from my normal issues with love triangles, there’s another trope—one that I see in a lot of Meg’s books—that pops up. Heather waffles over a question Tad asks her, and everyone assumes that he’s going to propose, even though they been dating for a few months. Although Heather doesn’t admit that her first reaction, it is a little irritating. Just because someone’s tied down for a few months doesn’t mean that they should be married to their significant other also automatically. (Speaking of, I had a big problem with the massive pairing-up of EVERY SINGLE CHARACTER. Not everyone needs a romantic subplot!)

      I do enjoy this book, but there’s really not much substance to it. There’s some character development, and a large part of the plot seems to wrap up character threads. As of now, it’s the final Heather Wells book, but you never know if book 4 is around the corner.
    • 4/5
      This was the third book in the Heather Wells series, and although a bit disjointed it gave good on the promise of the series (although there were a few leaps -- in a few senses of the word)
    • 5/5
      Spring has arrived at New York College and Heather's life is good. Her dad is about to move out, she's dating her gorgeous remedial math professor, and no major catastrophes are lurking. Until her new temporary boss is found shot through the head at his desk. Once again, Heather finds herself pulled into investigating despite warnings from her attractive housemate, Cooper. But in the midst of solving the mystery, will Heather finally figure out what she wants in her life?Enjoyable fun as ever. Heather's internal monologue while jogging always cracks me up every time I read this one and the mystery is pretty decent. Lots of relationships get tied up neatly and it's always fun to visit with all of Heather's pals at and around New York College.
    • 4/5
      * may contain spoilers for Size 12 is Not Fat and Size 14 is Not Fat - Books 1 & 2 **In Meg Cabot's third Heather Wells mystery, Heather just can't seem to escape the trouble that seems to follow her - and Death Dorm, the residence hall for New York College, where she works.After solving, in Size 14 is Not Fat Either, the murder that left a cheerleader's head in a pot on the cafeteria's stove - and at some danger to herself - Heather hopes thinks will finally settle down. The only problem Heather wants to worry about is keeping her relationship with her professor a secret. All of that changes, though, when her brand new and not so loved boss is found dead.With the list of suspects including people Heather knows - and possibly even Heather herself - how can anyone expect her to stay out of this investigation?The ending of Size 14 set up the beginning of Big Boned incredibly well. It left the idea that there might be something between Heather and the new guy in the picture, while still leaving readers hanging. Big Boned satisfies the curiosity as to what exactly happens between the two of them. And just where that leaves Cooper and Heather - and their imaginary children that Heather has already named.It was great not only to have a new character introduced to the story (as this is the third book) who not only changed up what we get to read about and who the characters interacted with, but also threw some tension into the story. The main characters are no longer just interacting with the same people (Heather and Cooper, Heather and Magda, Heather and Pete, Heather and Tom), now there's also Heather and Tad. His presence presents questions for Heather about where things stand, how she feels about things, and where things are going - on a variety of subjects. It's nice to see things changed up a bit.The mystery in Big Boned was quite good. There was the mystery of who the murderer was and also the mystery of where Heather's relationship was going - and where it left her relationship with Cooper.The murder mystery had several curve balls it threw in. Gavin being a part of the story (though smaller than in the previous book) is always enjoyable - he's definitely a unique individual. While Big Boned perhaps doesn't follow the formula of a usual murder mystery but most murder mysteries don't have the romance and comedy that this series does.The romance, comedy and mystery are all strong in this series. With a surprise - and enjoyable - in more ways than one, ending this book is a great read and will leave you thrilled that Size 12 and Ready to Rock is finally coming on the 10th!!
    • 5/5
      This is by far the best and funniest of the series. Within the first chapter, I was laughing hysterically, and remained amused throughout the entire novel. Heather Wells is the kind of character I relate to. She's a bit clueless sometimes, finds herself in ridiculous situations, but she's a good person and tries her best to make things right. I love her! And Cabot has a talent for making her guy characters irresistible. I want a Cooper!The mystery was very predictable; however, the way it's executed and the confrontation between Heather and the murderer is priceless, so I was okay with it. I liked the new characters that were added into this book, and the return of old characters such as her ex-fiance Jordan and her old boss Tom. Like I said, the whole novel is hilarious. There's a good mix of humor and seriousness in here.Justine Eyre is the perfect narrator for Big Boned. Her inflections, tone, and pacing are all spot-on and I had no trouble believing that I was actually listening to Heather Wells tell her story. Just like with reading a book, I know I'm listening to a good audiobook when I completely lose track of time. That's what happened with Big Boned. Not once was I pulled out of the story. I consider this (and the rest of the series) a definite must-read for Cabot fans and chick-lit lovers.
    • 4/5
      Easy, fun read. Nice to see the character through to the end of the series.
    • 5/5
      Like the other two Heather Wells novels, this book had me laughing the whole way through. Each and every page was a treat! Once again Heather faces another murder in her Death Dorm (excuse me, Residence Hall) and despite warnings from Cooper, she must get involved because the accused murderer is surely innocent. Great characters, great plot, great ending.I was so sad to see this trilogy end, though there are rumors around the Internet that Meg Cabot was contracted to write a fourth and fifth book and she had reportedly been writing them... in 2009. Who knows if they will ever come to fruition? Though I guarantee you, if they did I would be first in line to read them!
    • 4/5
      This is the third book in the Heather Wells mystery series. I actually read it first but I don't feel like I was missing anything.Heather Wells is former teen pop star who is now working as an assistant resident hall director. When her boss turns up murdered, Heather uses her amateur sleuthing skills to help find the killer. At the same time Heather's boyfriend Tad tells her he has an important question to ask her. Since Heather is secretly in love with her landlord, Cooper, she's not sure she's ready to hear Tad's question.This book was fun and lighthearted, even though it's a murder mystery. There were so many great, colorful characters. I'm looking forward to going back and reading the first two books in the series.
    • 3/5
      Entertaining to say the least. I loved the characters. The plot was a little thin but the characters made up for it. I'd recommend it for a summer beach book.
    • 3/5
      As much as I loved the previous books in the series, I was very disappointed with this latest edition. I don't know if the author always wrote like this, or I just had low threshold for "problem areas". I still like the heroine, and the finally, theres some resolution with one of her relationships. But the authors voice seemed more forced this time around, at least until half way through, and I got lost in the story again.
    • 4/5
      I finished it in less than a day (it wasn't a hefty read, but I did spend a few hours on it). It is the last installment of the Heather Wells series (sad!), and she helps to solve another murder case (this time of her newest boss). Character relationships get even more developed in this one, as the graduate assistant who works in Heather's office is involved with a possible suspect. The ending provided some resolution for me, but mostly made me want to read another book about Heather and the things that happen at the end of the book (sigh). While I realize the murders that happened in the other two books weren't entirely realistic, this one seemed the least realistic of all (but it's okay, I adored the chick lit + mystery combination). Since I borrowed the first two in the series from the library, I'll be trading this one back on paperbackswap.com if you're interested in getting a copy!
    • 3/5
      This is the third book in Meg Cabot's series about Heather Wells, a resident hall director of "Death Dorm" at New York College. Heather is a former pop star who is has a tendency to try to solve the many murders that have occurred in her building. Heather has some very interesting friends as well as an ex-boyfriend pop star, Jordan Cartright, who can't quite cut the cord on their relationship. In this book, Heather discovers her boss, Owen Veech, shot in the head at his desk. She is tempted to try to solve the case, but her crush and roommate, Jordan Cartright's brother Cooper, demands she leave this one up to the professionals. Heather must decide whether or not her relationship with her math professor, Tad Tocco, is worth pursuing. She's still infatuated with Cooper, but he has turned her down, not wanting to be her "rebound boy." This book is charming and easy to read. I prefered the first two books, and I wonder if Cabot will continue to write Heather Wells mysteries since one major plot line appears to come to an end in this third book.
    • 5/5
      Good story. Interesting mystery, with fun characters. My only problem is that the ending seems a bit rushed. I think this is supposed to be the last one in the series & the author wanted to finish everything up, but certain things just seemed to happen too fast. Overall, still a good book though.
    • 3/5
      I always read random pages before I get a book, but I didn't read the right random pages on this one. This book was aimed at a younger audience than me. This is evidently a continuing character that works in the "Death Dorm". The writer has a witty style, but anyone older than MAYBE 24 is probably not going to connect to it.
    • 3/5
      Meh. I really wanted to like it. Heather Wells is easily my favorite of Meg Cabot's many heroines. She's grounded and funny and kicks butt.This novel? Didn't kick enough butt.It was boring in a lot of places, the central murder mystery was ridiculously unengaging, the resolution was predictable and (again) boring, Heather's graduate student was a gigantic pain-in-the butt, and the ridiculous amounts of coupledom were annoying (saved at one point by Heather hilariously commenting on it... but only to a point).Overall, it just seemed like Cabot ran out of steam and got a bit derivative. That sometimes happens with later entries in a Cabot series, though. She's said she recently thought up a plot for a fourth book (after previously stating that this would be the last one because she'd run out of Heather Wells story ideas) so hopefully she's thought up something new.Worth Reading? Once, yes. . Because Heather Wells is still awesome. Either way, I'd definitely recommend the first two novels ("Size 12 is Not Fat" and "Size 14 is Not Fat Either), because they rock. Even though I hate their titles.
    • 4/5
      Heather Wells, former rock star and amateur sleuth, is perfectly happy being an Assistant Resident Hall Director…even though it is aptly named "Death Dorm". When the latest murdered corpse turns out to be her boss, Heather finds herself one of the prime suspects—along with the boyfriend of her student assistant and a handsome young campus minister who's been accused of taking liberties with sme of the girls' choir members. Once again, Heather finds herself right in the middle of the murder investigation. Simultaneously, her father offers her the chance to get back into the music business, her vegan, "rebound" boyfriend/math tutor, Todd, is about the BIG QUESTION and Cooper Cartright, her hot landlord has been acting very strange lately, almost jealous of Todd. This is the 3rd in the Heather Wells Mysteries series.This is one of Meg Cabot's books written for adults and is every bit as entertaining, romantic and funny as her books for children and teens. Heather Wells is a "real" person that readers can identify with. She is "big boned", sometimes klutzy, not athletic and would rather eat than exercise. I hope there are more Heather Wells books forthcoming!
    • 3/5
      Well. I've now read all 3 of the Heather Wells books, all in a row, in about 2 weeks time. I'm looking forward to reading something else.I flew through this one. More in an effort to just finish it already. The mystery in this one was, well, boring. Heather didn't have to try too hard. And if no one in the story cared about the character who was murdered, why should I? There was no depth to this one. Not as good as the other two. Like Ms. Cabot had the "Heather Wells story template", but she just didn't feel like filling in too many details this time around. I have to admit, I'm a little amazed at how prolific Ms. Cabot is. Maybe her books would be better if she wasn't writing so darn many? Quality over quantity, you know?
    • 3/5
      Third in the Heather Wells mystery series, Big Boned is the weakest of the bunch. Heather Wells, former teen pop star and current assistant director of "Death Dorm" at New York College, is in a good place in her life (for once) when her new boss turns up dead. And in classic Heather fashion, she begins investigating the murder, despite warnings from all sides to just leave it alone. This book has a few good moments (I'm still laughing over Heather thinking her uterus has fallen out while going for a jog), and I'm sure I'll keep reading this series as more books are released, but it's certainly nothing groundbreaking.
    • 3/5
      Meg Cabot's Heather Wells mysteries are a big of a departure from her Princess Diaries franchise, but they get a bit old. Heather is a former pop sensation who has taken a job in a NYC college dorm. Oddly enough, people have a tendency to drop dead in this dorm at a tremendous rate. Luckily, she's there to clumsily save the day.The mysteries are not so compelling, and the constant commenting (and atrocious song snippets) about Heather's weight and unrequited love for her roommate, Cooper, becomes very tedious after one book in this series. For some reason, I keep picking them up (this is book three), but I am always more happy to put them down again.
    • 5/5
      Why the whole Heather Wells series has not been made into a tv series is beyond me. This and all the other books have the making of a great show. One that would appeal to a lot of women of all ages.
    • 5/5
      Heather Wells is doing pretty good at the start of the third book in the series. She is dating someone, her math professor (don't tell anyone), her dad is moving out and she is getting used to her new boss, who is not her favorite guy but hey, she can get along. The only worries they have is the potential strike by grad student assistants which would pull in other unions and grind the university to a halt. But she is not too worried about that. Well not until her new boss, who is running the negotiations with the union, is murdered and the head of the grad student union is arrested for that murder. Heather is so much fun. In this book we get to see that she really is pulling herself together. Does she really love this guy she is dating? Well, she is still confused about some thing. Great fun. Read the others in the series first to get to know the characters.