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The London Séance Society by Sarah Penner

39 reviews

alaynanichole's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious medium-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? Yes

3.5

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ceruleanheather's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This was a fun, fast-paced mystery that was reminiscent of Miss Scarlett and the Duke or Sherlock Holmes. A little dark, more realistic, but with a touch of the supernatural.

At first the little snippets of flashbacks were annoying, but I did end up being grateful for them. They helped give insight to the motivations and thoughts of the characters. Especially Morley.

Lenna had the best point of view chapters. She was fairly observant, and her descriptions were compelling. This story was a great example of what can go wrong when there is constant miscommunication and secrets though. If a few of the characters had just communicated earlier, a lot of things could have been avoided.

Victorian misogynistic men are not my favorite viewpoint to read. But it was interesting being in Morley's head.

I did see the end coming for the most part, but the writing was very enjoyable. The audiobook came available from my library, and listening while reading was a nice treat.
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lakea's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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piebelly's review

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adventurous dark informative mysterious reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

4.0

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erinmichele_reads's review

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adventurous emotional mysterious
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

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abnormal_shadow's review

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emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

So, this book was recommended to me by someone who had read the Last Binding Trilogy (a book series i love very much and everyone should read) saying it was pretty similar which I do get. I like that the book is based off sort of off real life setting and Seance craze as stated by the author in the note they left. When I first started to book, I assumed it predictable from what I could see but as the story progressed, I realized I knew nothing of what was going to happen, guessing something spot on and others very much wildly wrong. I like that the romance was not the A plot and not even the B plot more of a side to the main course that was the 2 murder mysteries. 
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kelisabeth's review against another edition

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emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

1.5

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ginafugate's review

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adventurous dark emotional informative mysterious reflective sad tense 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? Yes

5.0

This book was amazing!!! I absolutely LOVED this author’s first book, The Lost Apothecary, & thought nothing else could compare but I was wrong! This book is as good - if not BETTER - than TLA.  Loved all the mystery with its many twists & turns, super strong world building, solid character development, plot, and romance of different kinds.  I highly recommend this book and can’t wait for her next one. 
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ktdakotareads's review

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dark mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

3.5

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asanders88's review

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adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Very captivating look back to a time when spiritualism was taking over London. The author really painted the picture and drew me into the story. I love a dual point of view as both characters work to solve murders and you wonder about their connection.  Very well written!
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