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mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
I think I can now say that Ruth Galloway has become a friend. While she may second-guess herself, I find her to be admirable. And smart. But, man, does she find her way into some interesting situations! Between her "relationship" with Nelson, and her unique mix of friends, there is never a dull moment.
I liked this installment in her story, although it did stand out in several ways. The Nelson/Ruth dynamic is minimized (for "reasons"), so Ruth is not involved in any actual crime-solving. Two different storylines are going on here, and they kind of-sort of come together at one point. I admit that I didn't find it a satisfactory link, but it wasn't a huge deal for me. I was more interested in the storyline involving Ruth, the case of cultural artifacts, and the Bishop, who may not have been what everyone expected.
This book also tiptoes into some supernatural areas which could have gone very wrong. However, the way Griffiths frames it, it makes sense (if you've read any of these books, you will know who is at the center of this).
Altogether, this was an enjoyable jaunt with Ruth, even if all the pieces didn't fit together perfectly.
I liked this installment in her story, although it did stand out in several ways. The Nelson/Ruth dynamic is minimized (for "reasons"), so Ruth is not involved in any actual crime-solving. Two different storylines are going on here, and they kind of-sort of come together at one point. I admit that I didn't find it a satisfactory link, but it wasn't a huge deal for me. I was more interested in the storyline involving Ruth, the case of cultural artifacts, and the Bishop, who may not have been what everyone expected.
This book also tiptoes into some supernatural areas which could have gone very wrong. However, the way Griffiths frames it, it makes sense (if you've read any of these books, you will know who is at the center of this).
Altogether, this was an enjoyable jaunt with Ruth, even if all the pieces didn't fit together perfectly.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug use, Medical content, Cultural appropriation, and Transphobia
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