Starred review from July 1, 2010
Over the last 16 books, Michaels popular group of female vigilantes has evolved from a makeshift group bent on revenge to a highly efficient organization of incredibly powerful women married to equally successful (and supportive) men. If these women want something to happen, it happens. Now one of their own is being considered for the U.S. Supreme Court, and the ladies dont want anything from the past, including their own sometimes violent activities, to be examined during the vetting process, let alone destroy their friends chances of being appointed. Political intrigue, high-level high jinks, and characters with charisma to spare make this book a real crowd-pleaser. Michaels long-running series dramatizing the clout of true friendship will also appeal to readers who enjoy other gal-pal stories, such as Dolores Stewart Riccios Circle of Five (2003) and Alisa Valdes-Rodriguezs Dirty Girls Social Club (2003). Fans of Michaels series will be glad to know that despite its title, Game Over, it really isnt.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2010, American Library Association.)