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3.84 AVERAGE
3.84 AVERAGE
5⭐
This was a creepy, well written, addictive novel, and exactly what I needed right now. Audrey Rose is just such an awesome main character, and so is Thomas.
The ending was a bit predictable, but honestly, I couldn't bring myself to lower my rating because of that - this book was just so good and I had a great time getting lost in its pages. The all nighter I pulled in order to finish this was well worth it. Not a lot of books are worth sacrificing my sleep for, but this one definitely is. I seriously can't wait to read the next ones!
Fear is a hungry beast. The more you feed it, the more it grows.
This was a creepy, well written, addictive novel, and exactly what I needed right now. Audrey Rose is just such an awesome main character, and so is Thomas.
The ending was a bit predictable, but honestly, I couldn't bring myself to lower my rating because of that - this book was just so good and I had a great time getting lost in its pages. The all nighter I pulled in order to finish this was well worth it. Not a lot of books are worth sacrificing my sleep for, but this one definitely is. I seriously can't wait to read the next ones!
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
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
I really enjoyed this book. There are not many books out there with an 1880’s detective plot. The reason why it isn’t five stars is I didn’t fly through this book as quickly as I thought I would. But I think I will continue this series, because I feel like if I don’t continue then why did I even read this book in the first place.
One thing that bothered me is it claimed to be a feminist and empowering book. But clearing it was sexist. So let’s see what happens in the next book.
One thing that bothered me is it claimed to be a feminist and empowering book. But clearing it was sexist. So let’s see what happens in the next book.
Questo libro è stato una bellissima sorpresa!
Un perfetto mix, omogeneo ma incalzante, fra mistery, historical fiction e un pizzico di romance. (Thomas Cresswell hai il mio cuore).
I protagonisti mi sono entrati nel cuore, il personaggio femminile principale poi è unico e la trama originale.
Le atmosfere narrate fanno davvero entrare il lettore nelle vibes della Londra del 1888 e nella macabra vicenda di Jack lo Squartatore.
Non vedo l'ora di recuperare presto anche i seguiti!
Un perfetto mix, omogeneo ma incalzante, fra mistery, historical fiction e un pizzico di romance. (Thomas Cresswell hai il mio cuore).
I protagonisti mi sono entrati nel cuore, il personaggio femminile principale poi è unico e la trama originale.
Le atmosfere narrate fanno davvero entrare il lettore nelle vibes della Londra del 1888 e nella macabra vicenda di Jack lo Squartatore.
Non vedo l'ora di recuperare presto anche i seguiti!
dark
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:
Yes
I won’t lie some of this book was downright gross!!! It kept me on my toes though and what kept me reading and wanting more is the relationship between Wadsworth and Cresswell. It’s the most adorable and fun relationship that I’ve read in awhile!
4 stars. Reads like a standalone novel, though it is part of a series. A great "in-between" series book. Definitely high in suspense and teen angst.
This was not for me. It was an impulse buy, on sale at the bookstore for $5 with the purchase of a coffee. I wouldn’t have gotten it if I realized then that it was a YA book. Oops. But since I had it, I decided to read it, and you know what, I was decently entertained.
I guessed the identity of the killer really early on, not because his character was well developed, not because the clues all add up to him being the killer...it just seemed like what the author was angling toward.
The author combines elements of Jack the Ripper, Sherlock Holmes, and Frankenstein but doesn’t explore the themes that make those stories so compelling. Instead, the inspiration is very literal and surface level.
And Audrey Rose is such a pick me.
I guessed the identity of the killer really early on, not because his character was well developed, not because the clues all add up to him being the killer...it just seemed like what the author was angling toward.
The author combines elements of Jack the Ripper, Sherlock Holmes, and Frankenstein but doesn’t explore the themes that make those stories so compelling. Instead, the inspiration is very literal and surface level.
And Audrey Rose is such a pick me.
Love loved this book!! Firstly the chemistry and banter between the two main characters reminded me so much of the dynamics between Rick and Evie in the 1999 The Mummy movie that I could definitely picture Thomas being portrayed by a young Brendan Fraser. I loved Audrey Rose! I found the plot intriguing and at times thrilling. So excited to continue with this series, would highly recommend this book!