Reviews - The Framed Women of Ardemore House

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The Framed Women of Ardemore House

Brandy Schillace

3.69 AVERAGE

geri_reader's review against another edition

4.0

mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

pangers's review against another edition

3.0

mysterious medium-paced

Honestly? I was pretty bored for most of this.

The mystery isn't too interesting, and the detective's POV was like a very bland cop show. Jo was intriguing, I liked the way her brain worked. Also enjoyed side characters Tula and Ben.

The writing was good, I just didn't care for the actual plot.

Thank you to NetGalley & Harlequin Trade Publishing for this eARC in exchange for an honest review.

wilsonjc72's review

4.0

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

lambkm's review against another edition

2.75

adventurous lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

ebanocy's review against another edition

4.0

This was such a delightful mystery that kept me guessing the entire time. It felt like an almost literary gothic mystery with plenty of nods to Jane Eyre and Sherlock Holmes. I will say that parts of the pacing are a bit wonky, but the story really picks up after the body is found. The setting of the English countryside and a dilapidated estate really drew me in and added a lot to the story.

I really enjoyed all of our characters but I really loved Jo. She is neurodivergent and intelligent and just a joy to read from. She was so easy to root for and watching her work through everything made the mystery fun.

Overall, I found this to be a clever mystery and I really enjoyed it.

Thank you to Harlequin Trade Publishing, Hanover Square Press and Netgalley for the e-arc of this book!