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At crime and accident scenes around Oakland, California, Neal Smither and his hard-working crew clean the messes that criminals and cops leave behind. Shows the world of crime scene cleanup and everything that comes with it. Crime scene clean up. What could actually be the subject of really interesting and informative reality TV is lost in this show's look on the unpleasant task of cleaning up the aftermath of lawlessness. The first obstacle is Neal Smither, the foul mouthed, control-freakish grime tech leader who is not above describing an employee as "Fat Ass" and appears to be one of the most unpleasant persons to work for.
He tries to show a sensitive side while cleaning a crime scene, but it just doesn't seem believable. The second obstacle is that the show does not grab your attention for very long.
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True Grime a fascinating spin on fairies. True Grime earns 4 out of 5 pineapples. Nov 25, Hal rated it really liked it. Fairy-cops, universe straddlers, and necrophages are just a few of the fantastical creations you'll run into in this unique and gritty detective story. Natasha Deen introduces a very unique world at a great pace as the plot pulls you in. She manages to strike the right balance between pulling rabbits out of a hat with magical elements and info-dumping with too much ranting about the rules of magic.
She tells you enough that your curiosity is sated but you still want to turn the page. I was t Fairy-cops, universe straddlers, and necrophages are just a few of the fantastical creations you'll run into in this unique and gritty detective story. I was thoroughly impressed with the plausible breadth the book covered. Going from high-school drama to epic clashes with dragons and chemical crime lords, the relevance of both is unquestioned in the setting Deen establishes.
As a Young Adult novel I believe this book has tremendous potential to reach and connect with its target audience. The clashes and struggles, however, will be universal to other readers as well, or, as it was for me, a reminder of some of the trials of going through high school.
Deen's sense of humour is wonderful when fairies describe some of the idiosyncrasies of school and the human race. The sense of alienation that Pepper Powder feels is one that many readers can relate to, and the fact that Pepper is an adult fairy going to high school speaks to the novel's ability to reach a wide audience. There were a few magical elements that left me a bit puzzled at first, but never enough to pull me out of the story. A few turns of phrase were a bit strange or took me a few times to completely get.
That said, the characters were real, flawed, with a lot of heart, and much of the action took me by surprise. The villain truly was a diabolical genius that kindled fear in me, and there were many moments where I would think, "Oh cool! The blend of fantasy with police work is pretty new to me, and I found the ways that magic was used in, for example, interrogation, fascinating.
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The end of the book doesn't quite seem like the first in a trilogy, which can be good or bad depending on your perspective. I can definitely see where it can go, and am excited to read the next books, but the story finishes well and you're not left wanting. I think it's a good thing, because the story is finished and now as a reader I will pick up the next one because of the super-cool world Deen has created, and witty characters I want to spend time with. One minor gripe is that there is a bad guy named Hal in the novel. I disapprove of this.
Unless it's HAL, the name Hal is reserved for epic heroes. I hope Deen will redeem Hal in subsequent novels, and not leave him Okay, fine, so that's the only bad thing I have to say about this novel, which is another way of saying that I highly recommend it. Oct 17, Dana Burgess rated it it was amazing. Where do I even start? This book was so much fun to read! The first best part was the setting. Not only is the book set in Canada so much easier for a Canadian reader to visualize but it is set in Edmonton, Alberta!!
For those of you not in the know, I live in Sherwood Park, Alberta which is about a two minute drive to the outskirts of Edmonton. I loved reading about places I know so well. West Edmonton Mall - I go there when I have to. How Edmo Where do I even start? How Edmonton looks in the snow, how it feels, sounds, smells: It was a treat and perfectly described. Knowing that most of you don't live in or near Edmonton, I am anticipating your question: Can I answer it with a few questions of my own?
Do you like smart, fast paced, fun, dialog? Action and a little romance? You will find them all in 'True Grime'. I especially laughed at the magical worlds use of acronyms. They didn't have to make a lot of sense as long as they sounded good. Those are acronyms I can get behind! The part that worried me before I started to read was that I am not a huge fantasy fan.
The fact of fairies as main characters and a whole magical world living parallel to ours, didn't sound like my kind of thing. I loved Pepper and Harley - even if they were fairies. And their take on the human world made me laugh and also think about how we see ourselves - and things we should see but sometimes refuse to see. I wish I were a straddler! I may not agree with all of her ideology but there was not one time I felt like I was being preached at or lectured.
She managed to subtly make her points while entertaining me at the same time. I know the teenage group will enjoy this novel but I enjoyed it just as much! As a reader I connected so strongly with the characters and the story that I am already missing both. Hopefully there will be more Grime adventures in the future! Nov 04, Ns rated it really liked it.
True Grime is such an original read with colorful, smart and truly out of this world characters. You'll meet Pepper Powder, fairy, Grime cop and everyday superhero whose mission is to protect the vulnerable and save humanity, even though she's not even human.
Don't let her fluffy name fool you, underneath she's all steel and sass. Pepper is the kind of superhero I admire most because despite her extraordinary work, she is vulnerable. Having lost her father to violence at a young age, Pepper has True Grime is such an original read with colorful, smart and truly out of this world characters.
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Having lost her father to violence at a young age, Pepper has made a personal pledge to ensure that the culprit, Claude and others like him are captured. Nothing will stop her, not even losing part of a leg. She's plain Pepper who likes nail polish and has a crush on her partner, Harley Hands. That is, utterly endearing and a fairy worth rooting for. Cleverly woven into the interesting storyline, are familiar self-esteem issues that many teenagers can relate to. If Pepper is to take down Claude, her mission will take her to Earth in the guise of a human female teenager.
Not an easy thing to be especially since she will have to navigate her way through the perils of high school. There she will try to fit in and gather intelligence for the Grime crew. She meets and bonds with Aponi who is a lot like Pepper. They have both experienced loss, resulting in an unconventional family. Whereas Aponi longs for a family to call her own, Pepper has adopted Grime and her work as a Grime cop as her family.
Grime is her world, as is her partner. Two things she doesn't want to envision a world without. Pepper gets to prove her worth when the bad guys gains the upper hand and with it, her partner. She will have to use her wits and courage to save him and face Claude. She's not alone with her unique Grime family having her back.
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This story recalls the days of The Magic School Bus , a show I watched daily because it was entertaining and educational. I can easily see True Grime as a series with Pepper, Harley and their Grime group embarking on more adventures to save the human race. It's a story for everyone not just teenagers.
It's a story that opened my eyes to a unique but believable world and addresses important issues in a fun way. Pepper is definitely a superhero in my eyes. Nov 19, Cheryl Malandrinos rated it it was amazing. And what might have happened to cause this? Well, she's a good Grime cop, that's for sure. She and her senior partner Harley Hands make a great team, which is another plus. But what really sets it all in motion is when terrorist leader Claude Von Beulow escapes and releases a necrophage bomb that not only decimates Grime headquarters, it leaves Pepper as the first fairy amputee.
Deen's strength definitely resides in her development of characters. We have the impulsive, sarcastic Pepper who can be a bit of a lone wolf, running off and doing what she shouldn't if she thinks it will accomplish the job. She's never been undercover in the human world. She sure didn't know it would be filled with bullies and cliques. Then there's Harley, much older, much wiser. He knows humans almost as well as he knows himself. He's the one who keeps a cool head about him, and he's fiercely protective of Pepper. Then there are the supplemental characters: Lou, the Grime Lieutenant, Loca the technology guru, and Dr.
Bentley, who helps get Pepper back up and running again after her leg is amputated. In addition to her fabulous characters, you have a unique plot that engages the reader right away. From the opening line, you're drawn in: It didn't eat or exercise, either, but I wished it would shower. She's strong, funny, quick with the wit, and you can see she means well when she flubs. What I feel Deen portrayed so well in True Grime is the commitment cops have to stomping out crime, and their devotion to their partners and fellow crime fighters.
There were moments when it became very intense and the stakes were as high as they could get, but none of these people ever gave up. If you're looking for a witty, engaging fairy story, you'll find it in True Grime by Natasha Deen. Review by Stephanie O: What do you get when you take Crime add some Fairies? By the book type of gal and always uptight. This book is packed full with imagination. True Grime is the task force of fairies, put together to protect us silly little huma Review by Stephanie O: True Grime is the task force of fairies, put together to protect us silly little humans.
See, we are too young to know what is best for us. In fact, did you know we have wiped ourselves out almost completely about 8 times? Also, did you know that 30 mins human time is equal to 5 hrs of fairy time!!!!
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True Grime partners Harley and Pepper have worked well together for a long time. Lou their boss wants them together on this mission. However, an accident with Pepper may have put that option in jeopardy. This mission to the human realm has Pepper seeing humans in a whole new light. From meeting Malcolm, who seems such a bully. Pepper aka Powder-Puff is a fairy on a mission, and nothing. Claude Von Beulow will be back in custody and behind the walls of the Menacres Asylum.
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With the help of her team and new found friends can they see the job to its end? I dare you to read this book and: Look at a mountain the same. Wonderful book that really makes you think.
Whenever Pepper began to "feel" for him, she would immediately go on the defensive and their little interactions will amuse the reader. Return to Book Page. Lists with This Book. Fairy-cops, universe straddlers, and necrophages are just a few of the fantastical creations you'll run into in this unique and gritty detective story. However, an accident with Pepper may have put that option in jeopardy.
Oct 28, Giovanni Gelati rated it it was amazing. She is a blast; please go back to the interviews and get a feel for this fun, energetic author. She infuses this story with plenty of eye wink-wink fun, merriment and tongue in cheek craziness. Her plotline is unique, the narrative right on the mark, and the prose is just too much. If you have not yet had the chance to read one of her stories, please take the time and g I have had the good fortune to have interviewed Natasha Deen on a few different occasions on The-GZONE, my blogtalk radio show.
If you have not yet had the chance to read one of her stories, please take the time and get one; the return in smiles is worth it. The link to my blogtalk show is: Here is the synopsis: Oct 24, MarytheBookLover rated it it was amazing Shelves: I was more then happy when she asked me to review her new book True Grime. True Grime is about Pepper and her partner Harley and how they have to keep the fairies from harming humans.
They are part of a task force called True Grime. They get assigned to find one of them most dangerous criminals Claude and have to stop his evil plan of killing humans. They have to go undercover as teenagers to track down Claude. You will enjoy how Pepper reacts to the human world. She has no experience with them and it creates some laugh out loud funny situations. The book also dives into the world of bulling. I also loved how Pepper would get with Harley the second she showed any feelings for him.
It was cute and well written. Natasha just wraps you into this story and keeps you there. This story had lots of twists and turns that I really enjoyed. I also loved how Harley would tease Pepper and their banter is very enjoyable in the book. The book keeps you hooked and the writing is fantastic. This is my first experience with faries in a book and I am more then happy I read it. I give True Grime by Natasha Deen 5 of 5 stars. Oct 24, Ashley Dawn rated it it was amazing Shelves: I completely enjoyed this book!
Pepper is a Grime officer.
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She has one goal in her ferry existence, to protect humans. She and her partner go undercover to stop an escaped convict from dooming the human race. They become teenagers in a Canadian high school and learn a lot about human adolescence. Will they be able to stop the attack or just become pawns in a bigger strategy?
She is a strong, no nonsense type of girl and very caring at the same time. The fact that they had to integ I completely enjoyed this book! The fact that they had to integrate into a human high school made a lot of human problems come into a different light. It makes you think about some of the things we just accept and how wrong it would seem to someone unused to it.
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Her partner, the lab workers, doctor and even her boss were wonderful characters that just added to a great story! It is a great and original story! Thank you to the author for the review copy of this book. Nov 28, Kathleen Kelly rated it really liked it Shelves: True Grime is a YA fantasy story of Grime cop and fairy Pepper and her partner Harley who's assignments are to protect humans from terrorists out to destroy them.
Pepper is a feisty fairy who does not always conform to the rules but her priority is to her job and her partner and she will do what it takes to protect the humans. A blend of fantasy and mystery which makes the book interesting to read. In the story, the author has interjected a lot of truths to the 'human personality' and how the hu True Grime is a YA fantasy story of Grime cop and fairy Pepper and her partner Harley who's assignments are to protect humans from terrorists out to destroy them. In the story, the author has interjected a lot of truths to the 'human personality' and how the humans are 'young' as opposed to the fairy world and have a lot to learn.
Pepper and Harley are assigned to live as human teenagers to find the terrorists who want to infect and control the teenage population. What follows is a story filled with interesting and often scary situations. I recommend this for the teen reader as there are some violent situations that are not appropriate for the younger reader. I can definitely see this as a series. I really enjoyed this story even though I do not normally read a lot of fantasy or YA. Nov 11, Vanessa James-brooks rated it really liked it Shelves: I have never been to into Fantasy type books but this one had me from the beginning and I could not put it down.
I think what I loved so much about this book was I like Faeries and the way Natasha describes each kind of them in this book really had me drawn in wanting to know more. I felt soo bad when Pepper lost her leg , you will have to read to find out what happened that made h Since I have read ALL of Natasha's work and I am a big fan I have to tell you this was a another well written book.
I felt soo bad when Pepper lost her leg , you will have to read to find out what happened that made her loose a leg. There is sooo much going on in this book I think this is a fantastic book for all ages! Nov 08, Misty Rayburn rated it it was amazing. True Grime is a really fun read. Natasha Deen has created a giggle inducing romp, written in her own quirky style.
Pepper is a teen fairy cop and along with her partner Harley, she goes undercover to stop a dangerous escapee criminal from destroying humanity with Violent Illnesses of Unusual Resistance and Strength or as we humans call them viruses. Deen plays with fairy lore, alliteration and even acronyms in a way that will make you just grin and shake your head.
I think my favorite part was a True Grime is a really fun read. I think my favorite part was all the different crossover species she came up with! It in no way influenced my review.
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Nov 09, Rrhodes rated it it was amazing. This book was a humorous blend of both fantasy and mystery. The character of Pepper was one easy to love, and the comedy based off of our humanity was spot on. The storyline was interesting, and kept me compelled, and it fit with all the characters. The book seemed to, beneath the surface, make a lot of statements about us as humans, and I felt that was one of the writer's strengths. There was some strong language and adult situations such as violence so I'd recommend it for older teens, but even This book was a humorous blend of both fantasy and mystery.
There was some strong language and adult situations such as violence so I'd recommend it for older teens, but even the old fogies among us can enjoy the story, and it was an enjoyable story.