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4.23 AVERAGE
4.23 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
tense
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
adventurous
emotional
funny
tense
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:
Complicated
Rating system: 1 - DNF 2-3 Entertainment 3-4 Worth reading 4 Worth reading twice 5 Life-changing.
This is a well-written, somewhat dark regency romp. I inhaled it. It goes to some darker places than the first book, and there are some tenser scenes.The couples were shown carrying out plans together, rather than just telling one another of their feelings, which was refreshing.
Don't worry if you can't quite remember all the events of the first book, the author masterfully weaves that information into the first few chapters.
This is a well-written, somewhat dark regency romp. I inhaled it. It goes to some darker places than the first book, and there are some tenser scenes.The couples were shown carrying out plans together, rather than just telling one another of their feelings, which was refreshing.
Don't worry if you can't quite remember all the events of the first book, the author masterfully weaves that information into the first few chapters.
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-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
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Definitely darker than the first one my goodness
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Murder
adventurous
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault
Minor: Rape, Sexual violence, Forced institutionalization
adventurous
mysterious
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
Other than the egregious punctuation error in the title, this was fab. “Old-maid” twin sisters Augusta (Gus) and Julia are back in action, investigating dangerous mysteries from the past and working to right the injustices they uncover along the way. I’m amazed at how Goodman tackles some very serious themes and dark situations, while keeping the overall tone witty, hilarious, and heartfelt. Looking forward to this series continuing!
adventurous
dark
hopeful
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:
Yes
I was disappointed by this book after having enjoyed the first (The Benevolent Society of Ill-mannered Ladies). I’ll forgive the completely unbelievable side of the story, however, I found it dragged and tried to cover too much. I was almost glad to finish it, as I was finding it cumbersome to keep reading. However, the characters of Augusta (Gus) and Julia, along with their faithful servants (Weatherly, John Driver and Tully) are unique and loveable.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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
I love these characters, the sass, with, adventure, and romance.