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kailey_luminouslibro's review against another edition
4.0
Lori meets a precocious little girl at a museum, who tells her all about a Russian prince who used to own one of the silver exhibits. But when the little girl goes missing, Lori is on a mission to discover the truth about the Russian prince and how he is connected with her disappearance. Lori's neighbor, Bree, is looking for a place to stay while her cottage is airing out after being painted. So Bree comes along for the investigation and proves to be of invaluable assistance.
It was so fun to see the friendship between Bree and Lori developing further! They are both wild and weird and wacky! It was adorable to see how Bree looks up to Lori and seeks her advice, and how Lori feels responsible to take care of Bree. They have almost a mother-daughter type of connection in the way they care for each other.
I enjoyed this book so much! I especially loved the history that is unfolded in this plot, and we get to learn more about the nearby communities outside the little village of Finch. I really enjoyed the puzzle aspects of the story!
The plot has many little details that made it fun and engaging. I still think it's hilarious that Aunt Dimity is a ghost who talks to Lori through a journal. I still love Lori's delightfully stubborn character, and her relationships with everyone in her little town. I love seeing Lori meet new people in every book, making friends and enemies, and being her own wild self.
The writing is good, clear, and funny! The characters are adorable and complex.
This book in particular has some really sweet emotional scenes that deal with old traumas being healed, and we get to see these characters comforting and encouraging each other in a really meaningful way. It's not all fluff all the time with Aunt Dimity. But there are also some really hilarious scenes. There's an excellent balance of serious subjects with more light-hearted scenes.
I love it all!
applegnreads's review against another edition
3.0
hmm, this seems even sillier than normal. maybe it's been too long since i read previous ones. anyway, an interesting cast of characters as per usual!
kiminindy's review against another edition
4.0
Typical formula but I love the quirky characters and always a warm story with a happy ending.
deidrelj's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
soniapage's review against another edition
3.0
Cute story but unbelievable as most of the stories in this series are. But it's just nice to take a break from the real world and read a mystery that isn't all blood and terror. Would two grown women really spend time and petrol gallivanting around trying to rescue someone based on a story told to them by a little child?
The main character, Lori, is still a little hard to take. She sure has a lot of freedom for a mother of two eight-year-olds.
The main character, Lori, is still a little hard to take. She sure has a lot of freedom for a mother of two eight-year-olds.
beastreader's review against another edition
4.0
Lori Shepherd hates February. It is so cold and being home bound is not a good thing when you have two young boys. Luckily Bree Pym, a friend stops by. She comes up with a brilliant idea to go to the Skeaping Manor. The manor is a museum. There Lori and Bree meet Daisy Pickering. Daisy’s mother works as a cleaning lady at the museum.
Daisy tells Lori and Bree about Prince Mikhail. The prince is trapped locked away in a dungeon by an evil man. Daisy shows the ladies a stolen artifact from the prince that the evil man took. Before Lori and Bree can ask Daisy anymore questions she and her mother disappear. Now it is up to Lori and Bree to find the lost prince and save him.
Aunt Dimity and the Lost Prince is the first Aunt Dimity book I have read. What a fun, charming, great, entertaining book. After being introduced to this series, I will go back and read more of these books.
Lori and Bree make a good duo. Lori is the more level headed of the two whereas Bree just like her red fiery hair jumps in with two feet full force. All the other people that Lori and Bree were intriguing. They are what helped to make this book so much fun to read. Lori and Bree are like the new Nancy Drew and friend. The ending left a smile on my face. Aunt Dimity and the Lost Prince receives two crowns. It is a gem.
Daisy tells Lori and Bree about Prince Mikhail. The prince is trapped locked away in a dungeon by an evil man. Daisy shows the ladies a stolen artifact from the prince that the evil man took. Before Lori and Bree can ask Daisy anymore questions she and her mother disappear. Now it is up to Lori and Bree to find the lost prince and save him.
Aunt Dimity and the Lost Prince is the first Aunt Dimity book I have read. What a fun, charming, great, entertaining book. After being introduced to this series, I will go back and read more of these books.
Lori and Bree make a good duo. Lori is the more level headed of the two whereas Bree just like her red fiery hair jumps in with two feet full force. All the other people that Lori and Bree were intriguing. They are what helped to make this book so much fun to read. Lori and Bree are like the new Nancy Drew and friend. The ending left a smile on my face. Aunt Dimity and the Lost Prince receives two crowns. It is a gem.
zermeena's review against another edition
5.0
I love all the Aunt Dimity books. I specially like that often the "mystery" does not involve a murder.
christinavarela's review against another edition
3.0
The first two in the series will always be my favorites & the best of the series. These books are always my light summer reading, look forward to it every summer.
tobyyy's review against another edition
4.0
Very satisfyingly cozy and relaxing to read.
Honestly, though, plot-wise the best descriptor I can give is: “yet another wild goose chase.” Lori sees threats that aren’t really there, and because she’s essentially a very kind-hearted person, off she goes to chase after imagined threats.
But all’s well that ends well, and this book is no exception. The ending made my whole self smile, from my head to my toes. So what if there wasn’t ever a huge mystery to solve? Making people happy is worth the trouble that Lori gets into, I suppose.
So mystery-wise, I’d give this a 2/5 stars.
However, satisfaction-wise and happiness-wise, I’d give this a 5/5.
Take that how you will.
Honestly, though, plot-wise the best descriptor I can give is: “yet another wild goose chase.” Lori sees threats that aren’t really there, and because she’s essentially a very kind-hearted person, off she goes to chase after imagined threats.
But all’s well that ends well, and this book is no exception. The ending made my whole self smile, from my head to my toes. So what if there wasn’t ever a huge mystery to solve? Making people happy is worth the trouble that Lori gets into, I suppose.
So mystery-wise, I’d give this a 2/5 stars.
However, satisfaction-wise and happiness-wise, I’d give this a 5/5.
Take that how you will.
paige1947_'s review
5.0
This is the 18th of the series and I can't believe I have read them all. But than I love everything about these stories. This one is indeed as charming and clever as the previous 17. We take a visit to some stately homes in the area- meet some very nice and some very strange people. Most of the regulars show up- Lori of course, her twin sons, Bree a young New Zeelander and of course Aunt Dimity