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roxyc's review
2.0
It was an okay read. I didn't totally love it and was left a little uninspired but it was readable. I liked that Aubrey was Victoria Plum and the twist with Thomas' father, but overall it didn't grab me and make me want to know more of their story.
melbsreads's review
3.0
This is kind of a difficult one to judge. There were so many scenes that were brilliantly written, but didn't really relate to the overall plot - such as practically every scene featuring Thomas' mother and her friends - that it ended up almost feeling like it was two books combined into one, neither of which were particularly satisfying in the end, because they were insufficiently fleshed out.
The characters were fantastic, and it was well written and funny throughout. But the ending felt a little rushed, especially if it's a stand-alone book.
The characters were fantastic, and it was well written and funny throughout. But the ending felt a little rushed, especially if it's a stand-alone book.
lauredhel's review
3.0
This book definitely earns its 'quirky' label, with a number of true laugh-out-loud moments. A little too pat and glib near the end, perhaps, but your mileage may vary. At times I wasn't sure if I was reading historical fiction, YA fantasy, or a fable: but can't it be all? In the end, though, any book with grave-robbing, anatomists, and jokes is alright by me. A few gross-out moments might require a little discretion or warning for very very young readers.
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