Fourth Comings

Why did I read so many novellas this week? Because my enthusiasm for re-reading Megan McCafferty's books so I could better enjoy Fourth Comings sputtered and died mid-week (and mid-Second Helpings). I just couldn't face Charmed Thirds again, though I'd enjoyed it the first time around. The fourth book didn't look better, hence my lack of enthusiasm. So I skimmed the last two books instead. So I couldn't do a serious review of the fourth book, but I will say this: I don't understand why reviewers have been criticizing the ending. The ending was inevitable. Were they really hoping for a rosy ending? I'm mildly curious to see whether a hinted-at, rocking-Jessica's-foundations relationship between two characters will happen in the fifth book, if there is one, but I'll sleep well at night while I wait.
I think my favorite pages were the ones with Bridget - she and Percy are my favorite characters.
I leave for vacation in the morning. Here's what I'm bringing: Rebecca, because I haven't re-read it for years. Also The Marlows and Their Maker, a new addition to my bookshelves. It's about Antonia Forest, the British children's author, and her books. So of course I have to bring Forest books. I chose three: End of Term, Peter's Room, and Cricket Term. Should be fun, though I don't expect to have a lot of time for reading.