4.14 AVERAGE

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lisa_serenitynow's review against another edition

DID NOT FINISH: 6%

I was bored.
adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Don't read this book at bedtime,  I couldn't put it down for ages and then couldn't sleep when I did.  Great plot, multiple villains and several twists. Loved  it. 

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challenging mysterious slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
adventurous challenging slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

A clever, wickedly smart, and utterly intriguing read! The Square of Sevens is full of rich historical detail, layered mysteries, and delicious twists that kept me turning the pages.

Laura Shepherd-Robinson masterfully weaves a tale of secrets, deception, and identity, all centered around a fascinating card-based form of fortune-telling. Just when I thought I had things figured out—boom, another twist! The story is intricate without feeling overwhelming, and the slow build pays off beautifully.

If you enjoy historical fiction with brains, heart, and a touch of darkness, this one is definitely worth your time. A smart, satisfying read with an edge of the unexpected!
adventurous mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
adventurous inspiring medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

grumpy_middle_aged_lady's review against another edition

DID NOT FINISH: 18%

I couldn't get into the story. I did not care at all about what was going on. I'm not that interested in cartomancy. 

emotional informative mysterious tense slow-paced