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Murder In Westminster by Vanessa Riley

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magnetarmadda's review

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Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

70bea_reads's review

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adventurous lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

This book had so much I was interested in: murder among London's elite, a young woman of color as the "sleuth," a diverse cast of characters, a side plot about the abolition movement of the early 1800s. But the pacing was dreadfully slow at times, the threads of the story occasionally incoherent, the whodunit both a little obvious and yet underdeveloped -- overall I struggled to care much about the characters or the story or even whether I finished the book. And that really disappointed me as I have enjoyed Riley's books before.

cheddarebiscuit's review

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funny lighthearted mysterious 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

5.0

Came for the mixed-race heroine with status in Regency England and murder mystery shenanigans, stayed for the unexpected theme of women looking out for one another, the humor, an adorable doggie, and a potential rivals-to-lovers situation brewing. I also enjoy that, although there is murder, it's not overly gorey or dark.

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