“I grew up on a ranch. ETA 4/20/17: Upgraded to 5 stars because I don't remember why I only gave it 4 but it annoys me every single time I'm going through my past reads and I see it. I read The Fixer (The Fixer series #1) with the hope that it would help hold me over for when Bad Blood (The Naturals series #4) comes out November 1st. The Fixer completely satisfied my crime novel craving! I need Jennifer Lynn Barnes and I to be best friends. It's out!! She did not annoy me, not once. readers looking for a fresh take in the YA genre. I loved the personality of the protagonist. You won't be able to put it down until the last page - even if it takes all night. And you know what? Isn't that a little strange? by Bloomsbury USA Childrens. This book has been recommended by my friends who know my love and weakness for thriller/mystery type of books since forever and it did not disappoint. “I’m the adult here. so when is the next book in the series? “And God knows, if there’s something inadvisable going on, I want in.”“Go away.”“You say ‘go away’, I hear ‘wreak havoc by my side.’ ” The second after I snapped the photo, the headmaster started turning back to face us. Intriguing." I thrust my phone into my pocket and tried to retake my seat. ISBN-10: 1619635941 On the other, this book is a bit hard to swallow. I just finished it last night, you won't be disappointed!!! . While The Naturals series … Reread November 2019: so much love for this book, I wish this series lasted FOREVAH. - RT Book Reviews I pre-ordered it and it came a few days ago. ISBN-13: 978-1619635944, Hardcover released June 7th, 2016 How can this book be named "The Fixer" when there is already a Pulitzer-prize winning book by the same name ... authored by B. Malamud. Who's in charge here? I read The Fixer (The Fixer series #1) with the hope that it would help hold me over for when Bad Blood (The Naturals series #4) comes out November 1st. “You can band the balls off so they shrivel up and die. I was talking to Bodie and to Ivy and to Adam, who hadn’t said a word since he’d gotten here.“I can,” Ivy said, “and I am.” For a second, I thought she’d leave it there, but she didn’t. people who loves a heroine who threatens to castrate bullies. Reading books about politics is like playing a game of dice: you never know what can come out of it. For example, Asher is the one who provides humor“You’d had seventeen girlfriends by the time you were fourteen?” I asked.“The ladies,” he replied with a shrug. You’re not charming. Closer to the end of the book I was a little bit annoyed with the way Tess and Ivy acted between themselves, IMO there were too much drama, but considering some skeletons in the family closet it is expectant to have drama, I just was bored with it sometimes and wish there were less crying on that topic. The masterful plot and intriguing characters are phenomenal." Bring on book #2. “They love me. [ but only because I'd only recently read Pretty Wanted and the twist was on my mind. "House of Cards meets Criminal Minds in this enthralling first installment of Barnes' newest series. I'd say to fix problems is in her blood. It’s because I’m so charming.”“You’re balancing on one leg on the roof of a chapel. I know a lot about castrating bulls.”There was a moment of stunned silence.“Are you threatening me?” the boy asked. This book reminded me of my favorite police drama, with its well thought plot and the sharp twists that brought it to life. You’re an idiot.” He blessed me with a goofy, beatific smile.Kill me now. “You can’t do this,” I said. In The Fixer, we follow Tess, as she rediscovers her older sister, Ivy, after a family tragedy. Ivy comes to the rescue, and flies Tess off to Washington D.C., and sets her up at the prestigious Hardwicke Academy. We all have those authors that we instinctively go to when we need something fun, original, and well written. ISBN-13: 978-1619635999, What people are saying about The Fixer: The end. The story is about a girl Tess who moves to Washington to live with her older sister Ivy after an accident with their grandfather. When Jennifer Lynn Barnes isn't writing riveting novels like The Naturals, she's studying cognitive science and figuring out what makes us tick—the... To see what your friends thought of this book. Her sister Ivy was either nice believable character and she acted like an adult, yay, we have a normal adults in Ya for once, she restricted Tess when needed and overall was a headstrong person. Start by marking “The Fixer (The Fixer, #1)” as Want to Read: Error rating book. I thought I had somewhat figured it out while I was reading, but I was totally wrong. Tess is an intelligent character, she knows when to act and when to let grown ups to act. She's been writing for as long as she can remember, finished her first full book (which she now refers to as a "practice book" and which none of you will ever see) when she was still in high school, and then wrote Golden the summer after her freshman year in college, when she was nineteen. I just got this earlier and now I'm done and feeling rather bereft. So I was very cautious when I started to read The Fixer. As she discovers that Ivy is involved in high politics, and i. The Fixer follows up on that tone and atmosphere, where in the midst of the political intrigue is familial relationships and teenagers who have nothing better in their lives to do. As she discovers that Ivy is involved in high politics, and is known as a 'Fixer' around the city, Tess falls upon a conspiracy, one that she can only deal with herself. There are a ton of books with titles that are the same as others. Her books are smart, engaging, and so well constructed that she’ll always have your brain reeling. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. In my experience, it was pretty much impossible for the male of the species to be comfortable while listening to someone reminisce about castration.“No,” I said, my eyes locking on to the ringleader’s. People weren't joking when they compared it to The Heist Society. And you know what? It was smart and slick, and I throughly enjoyed the characters and the political conspiracy behind it all. She has been, in turn, a competitive cheerleader, a volleyball player, a dancer, a debutante, a primate cognition researcher, a teen model, a comic book geek, and a lemur aficionado. I really did not expect this book to be good. With a description that vague, Ivy could be a hit man.Vivvie’s shoulders moved up and down in an exaggerated shrug. You’re the kid.” Though, the only problem I had with this book and the reason I did not give it full 4 stars, was the relationship between Ivy and Tess sometimes. This is a tough one. “She’s fourteen. Ever heard of Andrew Stinson? Touching and rare in this crazy world. Something we will think about when we put the book down and something we will still be thinking about long after it is over. Design © Little It was a huge relief, because there wasn't any need for one and maybe in the second book things will change, but in this one I was totally satisfied with the way things were. Asher helped himself to a seat at my table. Tess did not happy about the move, she is not in a good relationship with her sister Ivy, but she has no choice and soon Tess is plunged into the world of elite life of Washington and also she learns a few things about her family. Although I was initially very intrigued on the political bent that The Fixer had, I think overall it was quite disappointing. Also, she has a very strong character and can take care of herself“There are a lot of ways to castrate a bull,” I said, my words deliberate and slow. Unfortunately, her grandfather falls ill with Alzheimer's, and Tess can no longer look after herself. ISBN-10: 1619635968 That, was fucking awesome. Jennifer Lynn Barnes (who mostly goes by Jen) was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma. “I’ll give you a hint: it’s a registry, and it’s not for weddings.”This scene took place almost in the beginning of the book, and I must say, that I liked Tess immensely after that. Since the deaths of their parents over a decade ago, Tess has been living with her grandfather on a farm in rural Montana. I liked her, it was easy to follow her wherever she went and she acted like a reasonable, mature person. When important people in Washington have problems, she makes them go away.”“What kinds of problems?” I asked suspiciously. She has been, in turn, a competitive cheerleader, a volleyball player, a dancer, a debutante, a primate cognition researcher, a teen model, a comic book geek, and a lemur aficionado. Asher thought fast and opted for a distraction: he leaned back in his chair and toppled over, yowling like a cat in a tub full of ice water.Headmaster Raleigh startled.