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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.
katkaslivkova's review against another edition
3.0
This book had good atmosphere of winter London around 1800, the mystery was interesting but I didn't particularly care for any character except the one that was killed in the very beginning, so for me there is really no reason to read another book in the series.
ladyhighwayman's review against another edition
4.0
A fantastic novel of murder and intrigue. Filled with so many twists and turns that you never knew where you were going to end up or which mysterious character you'd meet up with next.
What Angels Fear had everything that should be expected in a historical mystery: chases, sword fighting, disguises and of course, murder.
Every suspect seemed to have something to hide and I was completely off in my conclusion. I did not see the end coming and the murderer was totally unexpected.
With a host of off-beat characters and a backdrop set in the beginning of the Regency, this looks to be a good start in what I hope is a great series of mystery novels.
What Angels Fear had everything that should be expected in a historical mystery: chases, sword fighting, disguises and of course, murder.
Every suspect seemed to have something to hide and I was completely off in my conclusion. I did not see the end coming and the murderer was totally unexpected.
With a host of off-beat characters and a backdrop set in the beginning of the Regency, this looks to be a good start in what I hope is a great series of mystery novels.
chadjames312's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
lgiegerich's review against another edition
4.0
Pretty good historical context, interesting protagonist- what's not to like, especially for me? These mysteries feel like the Lord John Grey books without the added level of dealing with homosexuality, which is still pretty good.
alissabar's review against another edition
3.0
This was a promising start to this series. I really don't like the main-character-accused-of-the-crime-being-chased-the-whole-book-while-he-solves-the-mystery plot device, so that part of this story was a little annoying. Having said that, I enjoyed the characters and this mystery set in Regency England, so I'm going to give the next one a try.
zombeesknees's review against another edition
4.0
While not quite as good as Caleb Carr's masterful The Alienist, Harris' first historical mystery is quite a page-turner, with plenty of interesting details and characters. Sebastian St. Cyr is a grand hero, and his allies in detection are fun and colourful. If you're a fan of historical mysteries that pay attention to detail and have some whisps of romance to them, the Sebastian St. Cyr series will be worth your time. 4/5 stars.
novel_nomad's review against another edition
3.0
3.75 Falsely Accused Stars
I thoroughly enjoyed the intensity of this mystery and the many twists that had me guessing and second guessing. Whilst I felt an initial lack of connection with many the characters, even the main character Sebastian was two dimensional, until his interactions with others slowly shed light on his character. Kat Boleyn made for a very interesting character and I really liked Tom, and how he loyally assisted Sebastian.
I definitely want to read further into the series, and hope for more development and answers.
I thoroughly enjoyed the intensity of this mystery and the many twists that had me guessing and second guessing. Whilst I felt an initial lack of connection with many the characters, even the main character Sebastian was two dimensional, until his interactions with others slowly shed light on his character. Kat Boleyn made for a very interesting character and I really liked Tom, and how he loyally assisted Sebastian.
I definitely want to read further into the series, and hope for more development and answers.