To ask other readers questions about famous last words, please sign up. Famous last words quotes showing 17 of 7 maybe its human nature to be drawn to the things that have hurt us the most. Famous last words, book by katie alender paperback. The following quotations are organized alphabetically by the fictional characters last name, followed by the title of the book or play, and then the name of the author.
Tori rosen, a famous actress in katie alender s famous last words, was the last person to be killed by the hollywood killer. Katie alender wrote all of the characters well, there was good character development, and the main character, willa, was relatable. Marie antoinette, serial killer by katie alender nook book. Famous last words is about a girl named willa that is troubled and has a bad past and moves to hollywood with her mom and her new stepfather. Famous last words by katie alender, paperback barnes. I was also excited to see another murder mystery book for young adults since i havent read very many of. Hollywood history, mystery, murder, mayhem, and delicious romance collide in this unputdownable thriller from master storyteller katie alender. This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of famous last words by katie alender. Her first brush with publication was the article so you want to live on mars.
Famous last words is a very unique and gripping story. Tori rosen, a famous actress in katie alenders famous last words, was the last person to be killed by the hollywood killer. It was a quick read, but it still had some really tense scenes that delivered the scare factor perfectly. Mmmmmmm a katie alender book that has scary mixed in with a mystery to solve i loved it. Famous last words audiobooks by katie alender youtube. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards.
I really enjoyed this horrorghost story and would have given it an even. Famous last words ebook by katie alender rakuten kobo. There was suspense, suspicion, and a small amount of romance to tie it all together. Connection to self main characters i am connecting the story to the world. She went to a movie premiere with willa and said they were actors, catching attention of the hollywood murderer wyatt is.
Climax wyatt marnie happens when the spirit is guiding her out the house to escape the murderer and he catches her. Its funny to call a book fastpaced with uneven pacing, but thats the problem this book has. Marie antoinette, serial killer by katie alender nook. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Its almost as if someone or something is trying to send her a message. Famous last words by katie alender paperback book the. Murder, mystery, red carpets, brooding boys, new stepfathers, serial killers, and snarky characters. Famous last words was just plain fun and creeptastic. I have to say, although the book was a bit slow, it was totally worth it. Its got a great mystery that may not be entirely opaque, but will still have you guessing.
We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Famous last words 2014, a young adult paranormal mystery novel by katie alender, tells the story of a young girl with a ghost in her house and a best friend who. Hollywood history, mystery, murder, mayhem, and delicious romance collide. Acclaimed author katie alender puts an unforgettable twist on this. Alender goes into detailed descriptions, bringing the classic horror and mystery story with a touch of romance. Some characters have good reasons to be like that but they spend more than half the book complaining and its so annoying. This has been in my tbr pile for a few weeks and every time i looked at it, i thought im so excited to read that book and it didnt let me down. She already has everything she needs an adorable boyfriend, the perfect best friend, and a little sister who.
The procedural elements are wellexecuted and complemented by characters that readers will truly come to care about and a romance that resonates. The characters werent that interesting and the main character gave me not like other girls vibe. Home main characters setting important events author information characters. Im not saying those books were bad, i just like single books better than series books. Famous last words by katie alender, 9780545639972, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
I had been craving a little something different when i decided to read this book. Buy the paperback book famous last words by katie alender at indigo. Once the killer is introduced as an ancillary character, even novice detectives will be able. This is the first book ive ever read from katie alender and it certainly wont be my last. While willa and marnie have a solid friendship towards the beginning of the book, their relationship later crumbles when willa discovers marnies lying ways. Its about a serial killer who kills upcoming actresses through acting out movie scenes. Following his death, she began struggling with severe headaches and became a. Famous last words ebook by katie alender 9780545639989. Famous last words quotes by katie alender goodreads. Nov 12, 2014 famous last words was just plain fun and creeptastic. Supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides that feature detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, quotes, and essay topics. Famous last words hollywood history, mystery, murder, mayhem, and delicious romance collide in this unputdownable thriller from master storyteller katie alender. Katie alender rhymes with calendar, but spelled differently grew up in south florida, where she attended high school at the palm beach county school of the arts, studying communication arts.
Sep 30, 2014 when i first heard about famous last words, i knew i had to pick it up, despite it being a book i wouldnt normally read. She is a troubled teenager who cant seem to get over the death of her father. Written by katie alender, audiobook narrated by johanna parker. She is also the final victim of the hollywood killer, other than willa and her stepfather, jonathan. Acclaimed author katie alender puts an unforgettable twist on this spinechilling tale of murder, mystery, mayhem and the movies.
Book addict 247 famous last words by katie alender is one terrifying and addicting ride. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. She is a very outgoing person, if not also slightly snotty and conceited. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read famous last words. May 25, 2016 i have to admit, i really liked this novel. Jan 20, 2017 famous last words audiobooks by katie alender. In the accruing visions that willa has been having, she sees the reenactment of the death scenes by the hollywood killer. Read famous last words by katie alender available from rakuten kobo. Ive had quite a few of katie alenders books on my tbr for a long time, but somehow i never actually read any of them so far. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. When i first heard about famous last words, i knew i had to pick it up, despite it being a book i wouldnt normally read. I love me a good ghostie mystery, and this book did deliver. This fun, creeptastic book is a thrill ride that kept me guessing until the last moment.
The main characters where thinly developed but enough to carry the story. Apr, 2016 ive had quite a few of katie alenders books on my tbr for a long time, but somehow i never actually read any of them so far. Famous last words by katie alender amazing artists. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures.
Famous last words by katie alender flashcards quizlet. The characters are fun and i love how it all ties up and ends. It was one that grabbed you right at the beginning and was a really amazing blend of murder mystery, and ghost story. Katie alender books list of books by author katie alender. Oct 02, 2014 i could sit down and read 150 pages of famous last words at the time, but when there were long stretches of willa making no progress and the ghost making no appearance, i had to force myself to keep going. Luckily, the characters and their investigation more than make up for this.
The main pov of famous last words belongs to willa. Buy a cheap copy of famous last words book by katie alender. I know this because in the story, willa tries to contact her father using a ring and a candle. Sometimes profound, sometimes every day, here you will find a select collection of the last words spoken by fictional characters in famous books and plays. Famous last words book by katie alender thriftbooks.
This book grabbed my attention with the front cover. She read in a book that if she wears a ring and lights a candle she can. I kicked the knife so it slid under the heavy cabinet. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Alender enhances the mystery by setting it in hollywood, a town where no one is quite who they seem to be. Like i thought about checking for a pulse, but decided that could wait. Alexis is the last girl youd expect to sell her soul.