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cheeraven21's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
fntasmicgh0st's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
I feel like the book would've been completely fine without the first person perspective from Mr Morley, I also didn't like how it was used to make the plot progress (because it just revealed information straight off the bat) and honestly his entire character was annoying and kind of boring.
Don't get me wrong though, I still loved reading this book and the two ladies!!
Don't get me wrong though, I still loved reading this book and the two ladies!!
ellalafontant's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
lovestxr's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
elyseabrooke's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
It’s possible I went in with too high of expectations given that The Lost Apothecary was so good, but I had trouble getting through this. The story itself was good and her writing is done well but I just wasn’t buying the progression. It was so predictable and at times I questioned the rational of certain character’s actions. Because of this, I found it difficult to like any of the characters.
Ultimately it wasn’t bad but isn’t one I’ll read again.
Ultimately it wasn’t bad but isn’t one I’ll read again.
thetipsytomes's review against another edition
3.0
3.5/5 ⭐
I think that this book was really interesting and there definitely was a twist at the end for me. If you like who dunnit books with a touch of the paranormal, I think you'll enjoy it too.
I think that this book was really interesting and there definitely was a twist at the end for me. If you like who dunnit books with a touch of the paranormal, I think you'll enjoy it too.
krjdolan's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 rather than a straight 4. It was a fun book, but there were elements I could've done without. I did enjoy it more than the Lost Apothecary.
The Good:
- Really engaging setting and concept, fun characters
- Loved our leading ladies
The Bad:
- I really could've done without the 1st person POV from Mr. Morley. Particularly from the middle on, I didn't love how it moved the plot, and didn't feel it was necessary, detracting from rather than adding to the pacing.
The Good:
- Really engaging setting and concept, fun characters
- Loved our leading ladies
The Bad:
- I really could've done without the 1st person POV from Mr. Morley. Particularly from the middle on, I didn't love how it moved the plot, and didn't feel it was necessary, detracting from rather than adding to the pacing.
v__bookish's review against another edition
challenging
dark
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5