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3.96 AVERAGE
3.96 AVERAGE
dark
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Loveable characters:
Yes
I’ll never turn down an invitation to join Vera and her team, and THE DARK WIVES is no exception. In this edition of Ann Cleeve’s beloved series, Vera investigates the murder of a youth care worker and the simultaneous disappearance of a teen girl in care. The investigation traces a meandering path through the region, social classes, and its folklore (including a very foreboding night of festivities mimicking a witch hunt). The end is satisfying, even if the plot was overly riddled with red herrings. It wasn’t quite as engaging as other books in this series but, as always, Vera and Joe Ashworth carry the story with their dynamic. Bonus points for other characters that Cleeves is so focused on developing - it’s a treat as a reader. Thank you to NetGalley and Minotaur for the advance copy. All opinions are entirely my own.
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:
Complicated
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
mysterious
tense
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:
No
Another amazing book from Ann Cleeves. Plenty to keep you guessing and never the ending you expect. Just couldn't put it down.
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-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
Great read and needs to be a movie!
A good, solid addition to the Vera Stanhope series. Rosie Bell is a nice addition to the team, and I like the energy that she brings. Joe is as lovable as ever, Vera is ever so slightly softer, and I like how Charlie has a proper role to play in the investigation this time.