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happyreadings's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
This was the first novel in the book series, Electra McDonnell. It follows Electra (Ellie), during WWII and her family is exploiting all the empty homes and robbing them of valuables. During the day, they are a family of locksmiths, at night they are a take on the modern Robin Hood.
When Ellie and her uncle get caught robbing a house by the government they are given an ultimatum: join their cause to retrieve some documents in the wrong hands, or go to jail. Obviously they choose the first option.
Since this book was in Ellie's perspective, I felt it was fast paced because we didn't get to see a lot with her. A lot of things happened in the background or she wasn't included with some spying. So I hope for the next book, or books, we see her more involved with things.
Another thing I hope that gets more involved is the love triangle that has begun in this first book. I think I was expecting more romance, but I'm sure the next books will go into further detail about it. But so far we have Ellie and her long time friend, Felix who is easy going but just came back from the war due to an injury. Then we have Ellie and Major Ramsey, who is the person in charge of their mission. But I just don't know which side to choose because I need more story.
Overall, I think this was a great beginning to a great series that I hope continues.
When Ellie and her uncle get caught robbing a house by the government they are given an ultimatum: join their cause to retrieve some documents in the wrong hands, or go to jail. Obviously they choose the first option.
Since this book was in Ellie's perspective, I felt it was fast paced because we didn't get to see a lot with her. A lot of things happened in the background or she wasn't included with some spying. So I hope for the next book, or books, we see her more involved with things.
Another thing I hope that gets more involved is the love triangle that has begun in this first book. I think I was expecting more romance, but I'm sure the next books will go into further detail about it. But so far we have Ellie and her long time friend, Felix who is easy going but just came back from the war due to an injury. Then we have Ellie and Major Ramsey, who is the person in charge of their mission. But I just don't know which side to choose because I need more story.
Overall, I think this was a great beginning to a great series that I hope continues.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Death of parent, Murder, and Medical trauma
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