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4.23 AVERAGE
4.23 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
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
fast-paced
| Character | 6 – I sort of like a few characters
| Atmosphere | 8 – I really like the setting
| Writing | 8 – Very good
| Plot | 8 – A little different, I liked it
| Intrigue | 9 – Couldn’t put it down
| Logic | 8 – I totally understand this world
| Enjoyment | 8 – I had a good time
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Plot is pretty far-fetched, but at this stage of the game, I'm just here to spend time with the characters.
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
informative
mysterious
fast-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
adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Who Will Remember is the latest book in the long-running Sebastian St. Cyr mystery series, and one of the reasons I return to this series every year is the detailed research by the author. I am always able to immerse myself in the time period because the descriptions are so vivid and the author manages to really make it come alive in my mind. However, I did think this series has started to feel a bit repetitive and formulaic, and for me at least, it was easy to figure out who were the culprits.
I don't really read these for character development at this point although I do feel like the relationship between Sebastian and Hero has gotten a little flat. It's not a negative thing as the fire and brimstone of courtship is often put aside in domestic bliss, but I would think a little more spark should be felt between them there was. By book twenty however, many of the secrets have been revealed and the story focuses more on the secrets of the secondary characters, some of whom I am glad to see returned in this book.
One of the reasons I return to this series though, are the descriptions of Regency England as they are so well done. Even with a history background, I love learning tidbits that I didn't know and enjoy following the characters as they go about their day-to-day activities. As I've already mention however, the books are starting to feel the same, and it wasn't hard to figure out the ending. And I read expecting the usual fight scene as it happens to Sebastian as least once per book, and the author did not disappoint. So, the plot felt similar and repetitive. I did however, enjoy the scenes where Hero interviewed the soldiers even if it didn't really go anywhere, at least yet.
Verdict
Who Will Remember had an intriguing mystery and I did enjoy it for the most part. And while the research is impeccable, this one failed to keep up the tension and I was slightly bored as I read so it was difficult to keep going at times. While you don't necessarily have to start at the beginning of the series, there is definitely a lot of character entanglements that will make more sense if you do and the mysteries are quite engaging. I will keep reading this series, but I don't think this was one of the best.