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3.78 AVERAGE
3.78 AVERAGE
Love pride and prejudice so adding that element was ideal, the sass levels in this book were high
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
Lydia Bennett, no one could make me like you.
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I enjoy this murder mystery with a splash of why choose romcom. It is however nothing special
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
More like 2.5 stars, but in this case I'm rounding DOWN to remind myself to never read one of these again. I really liked the first book in the series last year, so when there was a sale I bought the next two ... read book 2 In January and finally got around to the third in May. I was reminded WHY I was reluctant - and what I enjoyed about the series.
What I liked:
- Fun characters and interactions with some cute banter. The basic setup of the main characters provides some built-in fun. I love murder mysteries and bookshop-based stories.
Problems:
- The new addition was there for obvious reasons but added nothing of value.
- For the first time Mina's vision felt like an afterthought that had a couple of scenes but was otherwise bolted on inconsistently.
- I have no issue with the spice or RH (wouldn't be reading the series if I did), but again they get bolted on almost like the outline had forgotten the sex scenes so they just had to be bolted on.
- There were TWO mysteries, one was totally UNsatisfying and the other was blindingly obvious.
Overall the book was fine but disappointing - we know the author can do better, but the end result here is not just disappointing but off-putting for the remainder of the series.
What I liked:
- Fun characters and interactions with some cute banter. The basic setup of the main characters provides some built-in fun. I love murder mysteries and bookshop-based stories.
Problems:
- The new addition was there for obvious reasons but added nothing of value.
- For the first time Mina's vision felt like an afterthought that had a couple of scenes but was otherwise bolted on inconsistently.
- I have no issue with the spice or RH (wouldn't be reading the series if I did), but again they get bolted on almost like the outline had forgotten the sex scenes so they just had to be bolted on.
- There were TWO mysteries, one was totally UNsatisfying and the other was blindingly obvious.
Overall the book was fine but disappointing - we know the author can do better, but the end result here is not just disappointing but off-putting for the remainder of the series.
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes