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ladimcbeth's review against another edition
4.0
A fun, satisfying mystery with a touch of romance and humor. A bit melodramatic in places, but that's really to be expected with novels set in Regency England. Plus, I didn't figure out who did it until the reveal, which makes it a winner for me!
theshelfaroundthecorner's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
amarasanti's review against another edition
3.0
I would give this a 3.5. I like the main character and the book certainly keeps you reading to find out who did it. I don't usually read books where they discuss in detail the murder/rape scene and it was referred to more than once in this book. I am going to read the second one to see if that will continue or if it was just the first book. There are 17 current books in the series.
annabolson's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
sigridreads's review against another edition
3.0
Nice, "light" read. Unfortunately, I knew who the killer was about halfway thru the book.
genizah's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape and Murder
triftwizened's review against another edition
5.0
Just a fun ride. I greatly enjoyed Sebastian, as a whip smart devilish rogue of a noble with a heart of gold. I loved Kat as her own character but also the way they play off each other. I do hope we see more of Tom as well. The mystery was pretty decent as well, with exciting action bits and chases and fights.
I just really had a lot of fun with this.
I just really had a lot of fun with this.
brinastewart's review against another edition
4.0
I read this because a friend recommended it, one of their favorites. I am not a huge mystery fan but I was hooked on this one.
Just to note:
*Trigger Warning* it talks of some gruesome details of the murder and of unpleasant tendencies that men like to partake in. It can be very difficult for those sensitive to read and they may want to steer clear.
However, apart from that (which does go along with the story, even for the weight of how bad people can be) it was intriguing. I was constantly guessing at who the murder was and changing it many times. I adore Sebastian and will probably continue to follow his series.
Just to note:
*Trigger Warning* it talks of some gruesome details of the murder and of unpleasant tendencies that men like to partake in. It can be very difficult for those sensitive to read and they may want to steer clear.
However, apart from that (which does go along with the story, even for the weight of how bad people can be) it was intriguing. I was constantly guessing at who the murder was and changing it many times. I adore Sebastian and will probably continue to follow his series.
rclz's review against another edition
5.0
Really good book. Great plot and good characters. Looking forward to more of these.