Reviews - The Queens of Crime

856 reviews for:

The Queens of Crime

Marie Benedict

3.84 AVERAGE

melrose1412's review

4.0

adventurous hopeful informative inspiring mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

bookishd's review against another edition

4.0

funny informative mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

jenniferc's review against another edition

4.0

dark funny mysterious medium-paced

smithological_stories's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous funny mysterious reflective fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

suzeliz's review against another edition

4.0

mysterious fast-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

booksthrilljessica's review against another edition

4.0

In the spirit of the great mystery writers of the past and their brilliantly crafted detectives, this novel brings the legendary Queens of Crime to life, placing them at the heart of a gripping investigation into a missing woman. As a longtime admirer of these pioneering women in crime fiction, I was intrigued by the premise, and the book absolutely delivered.

It serves as a fitting homage to their legacy, highlighting not only their literary talents but also their resilience in a male dominated era. The story beautifully explores themes of sisterhood and the persistent underestimation of women’s intellect by men. I especially enjoyed the clever twist of having the Queens infiltrate the renowned Detection Club, exposing the corruption of its male members.

What stood out most to me was the return to the classic elements of mystery, a slow burning plot, meticulous clues, and the iconic final gathering where all suspects are assembled to unmask the killer. This book is both a celebration of golden-age detective mystery and the powerful group to the women who shaped it.

*Thank you to Marie Benedict, St. Martin's Press and Netgalley for the digital copy. I am freely leaving my honest review.