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karenreads1000s's review against another edition
3.0
Another good read. Murder, suicide, mayhem. This book way more murder and political intrigue than Greek and antiquities.
bumblebae0606's review against another edition
dark
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
novelesque_life's review against another edition
4.0
RATING: 4 STARS
In the third novel we travel to Vienna where Emily is looking for evidence to clear Robert (her bff Ivy's hubby) of his mentor's murder and finds herself in the middle of danger as per usual. Who can she trust? She also encounters Kristiana who is a former lover of Colin's and a fellow spy. Will Colin still want to marry her after being reunited with the very lovely Kristiana?
In the third novel we travel to Vienna where Emily is looking for evidence to clear Robert (her bff Ivy's hubby) of his mentor's murder and finds herself in the middle of danger as per usual. Who can she trust? She also encounters Kristiana who is a former lover of Colin's and a fellow spy. Will Colin still want to marry her after being reunited with the very lovely Kristiana?
trudecal's review against another edition
5.0
I feel like Alexander really hit her stride with the characters in this third installment. Prague of the time period is as scrupulously researched as London. There's more action than in the first two and lots of intrigue!
buttercat42's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
This book was much harder to get into than the first two. The first 100 pages dragged, there was no introduction and much too much secondhand embarrassment/ discomfort for my taste. The first book in this series where some of the characters were absolutely loathesome. It did pick up, plot wise, and become very interesting as it went on, but I missed the London setting. Not nearly enough of Davis, one of my favorite characters. Hoping for a better experience with the next one.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Infidelity, Stalking, Suicide, Death, Gun violence, and Murder
Minor: Alcohol, Confinement, and Pregnancy
kittykornerlibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
I liked it better than the second one... the setting in Vienna was terrific, and I especially enjoyed that part of it. Lady Emily seemed to do better bucking the conventions on the Continent than in England, which was a relief. Her determination to succeed against all threats and barriers was terrific. Looking forward to the fourth.
gthieme's review against another edition
5.0
Suspenseful but also fun and interesting, a worthy addition to the series
foxon's review against another edition
2.0
This book is just flying by. We jump from scene to scene with no prelude and all the problems of the last two are in full force. Why does everyone in Emilys life need to repeat how smart and beautiful she is? I mean, really, does show not tell mean anything to this author? It is annoying to have her Mary Sueing about all the time. And the way she 'investigates' seems to be to magically meet people who can help her. If Emily wants to be Colins equal, then she should start by treating him as one and not hiding things from him. And if she wants a different type of marriage, then she should ask her fiancé the questions she has and not just sit there and brood about them. It was very frustrating and the readers dont even get the relief at the end of answers!
So, Emily is boring, Colin is holding back, Jeremy is charming and the best character (truly he is too funny for Emily) and the mystery really takes a back seat in this one.
Also, how can Emily be considered an 'expert' in Greek when she has been studying it for a year? And she can walk through a house and find all the things worth being in a museum how, exactly? She has no training!
Being good at everything and charming everyone all the time does not an interesting character make. Her 'bad' traits are being, what, adventurous? She does seem to go off (after repeated death threats) by herself all the time, despite saying she wont. I just don't know about this series.
So, Emily is boring, Colin is holding back, Jeremy is charming and the best character (truly he is too funny for Emily) and the mystery really takes a back seat in this one.
Also, how can Emily be considered an 'expert' in Greek when she has been studying it for a year? And she can walk through a house and find all the things worth being in a museum how, exactly? She has no training!
Being good at everything and charming everyone all the time does not an interesting character make. Her 'bad' traits are being, what, adventurous? She does seem to go off (after repeated death threats) by herself all the time, despite saying she wont. I just don't know about this series.
saralynnburnett's review against another edition
4.0
Another great one in this series - totally addictive and fun read. Less 'Greek stuff' in this edition and a lot more murder - you'll love it.