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rachnordgren's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
elisabeth_tarvin1_1's review against another edition
5.0
I did NOT expect the ending. Also love the LGBT+ community with Valentine. Also, some of the characters are super annoying the family has problems and Flora does a great job of keeping the family home.
sannekwakernaak's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
mrsreads1's review against another edition
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
tays_bookcorner's review against another edition
3.0
This was quite a cute little cozy crime read. The story didn’t grab me until almost right at the end and I think that was just because there were so many characters I struggled to remember who was who however I thoroughly enjoyed that the story was written from the Queens point of view. I enjoyed how realistic the story line was and how a lot of the royal family were mentioned, it felt like I had a real insight into their lives. This really was a true cozy crime with no insane plot twists, that being said I was surprised at who the culprit was as I had no idea throughout the book who it could possibly be and there was a bit of tension and build up to that point which was enjoyable.
taytayhilly's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
timinbc's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed most of this, and let's face it, you have to make adjustments when Herself is the detective.
It's my first in the series, and I might look for #1 just to see how we got here.
The side of the Queen we see here is good, Rosie's good, some of the local set pieces are good.
But as the parts fall into place, it feels as if Bennett's just trying too hard to make the plot tricky. Too many cousins and uncles and aunts and assistants.
And then we get to the Big Confrontation, which might has well have ended with a giant plum pudding falling from the sky, because it would not have been any less plausible. Especially when, ahem, one of the participants in the bad guy's last action was apparently unhurt.
But still - an interesting change from the usual cosy-village and Victorian-London stuff.
It's my first in the series, and I might look for #1 just to see how we got here.
The side of the Queen we see here is good, Rosie's good, some of the local set pieces are good.
But as the parts fall into place, it feels as if Bennett's just trying too hard to make the plot tricky. Too many cousins and uncles and aunts and assistants.
And then we get to the Big Confrontation, which might has well have ended with a giant plum pudding falling from the sky, because it would not have been any less plausible. Especially when, ahem, one of the participants in the bad guy's last action was apparently unhurt.
But still - an interesting change from the usual cosy-village and Victorian-London stuff.
leam23's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
mmz's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0