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squeakywindow's review
5.0
A feeling of dread hit me the moment i started this one. The cliffhanger from the last book into this is NOT what I was expecting and I could not help but feel the despair by the de Luce family. However, so much is revealed in this one that I feel is the start of something even better than what we have read already!
toastyghosty13's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
This was an oddly unsettling book that I have read of this series thus far. Most of the mysteries that Flavia solves are somewhat detached from Flavia and the De Luce family, but this time they find her mother's body. Flavia then starts the arduous and emotional process of proving her mother's murder and solving it, which would be traumatic for anyone.
The ending of this book was a slight cliffhanger that was a great setup for the next book. I am heavily invested in Flavia, and I feel like this fits very well with the fact that I have been reading the Gallagher Girls series lately too. I love Flavia's adventures and I think the next books will be a great change of pace for her.
The ending of this book was a slight cliffhanger that was a great setup for the next book. I am heavily invested in Flavia, and I feel like this fits very well with the fact that I have been reading the Gallagher Girls series lately too. I love Flavia's adventures and I think the next books will be a great change of pace for her.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and Death
Moderate: Murder
applegnreads's review
4.0
I really like this series but I'm wondering what future books will look like. Nevertheless, it was enjoyable. I love Flavia.
flutegirl24's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
madmooney's review
5.0
I had received this book in advance of its publilcation date, so I was among the first cohort of fans to receive momentary closure on the final "WHAAAAAAAAAAAAA?" moment in 'Speaking from Among the Bones', the previous novel.
So Flavia's mother is found, and she is coming home...what will this mean for the DeLuce's? What will this mean for Buckshaw's crumbling halls, and the financial weight that has plagued the Colonel from book 1?
The book certainly satisfies many questions I have had about the series so far, many mysteries have been dragged out into the light. One would argue this is the point where the book was eventually going to hit, as the series concludes.
However, once again, the quickening moments in the book's final chapter not only puts those feelings of series-finality to rest, but it makes me SO VERY EXCITED for where the story will go next!!!! *cough*Toronto*cough*
So Flavia's mother is found, and she is coming home...what will this mean for the DeLuce's? What will this mean for Buckshaw's crumbling halls, and the financial weight that has plagued the Colonel from book 1?
The book certainly satisfies many questions I have had about the series so far, many mysteries have been dragged out into the light. One would argue this is the point where the book was eventually going to hit, as the series concludes.
However, once again, the quickening moments in the book's final chapter not only puts those feelings of series-finality to rest, but it makes me SO VERY EXCITED for where the story will go next!!!! *cough*Toronto*cough*
alidottie's review
4.0
Not my favorite Flavia mystery, but still a worthwhile read and an important piece in the books that will follow. Changes are afoot!
vibeke_hiatt's review
5.0
Flavia is still Flavia and I love her so. She seems a little preoccupied in this book, but her character is really growing and it feels natural. Bradley has a wonderful way with words and it's still fun to see how well he understands 11-year-old girls. I can hardly wait for the next installment. I just hope the reports are correct that he has been contracted for 10 books.
virgoshoyru's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
colleengeedrumm's review against another edition
3.0
Good news, has no place in the midst of tragedy, when it cannot be fully appreciated-when it is dampened and diluted by the atmosphere in which it is announced and robbed of its healing power.
Catharsis cannot come until the bitter end. - Aristotle
It was more than sad-it was a damned shame.
Can you keep a secret?
None have ever been as much a master of the zipped lip as Flavia de Luce.
"In blood," I vowed. It was an oath known to very few.
Catharsis cannot come until the bitter end. - Aristotle
It was more than sad-it was a damned shame.
Can you keep a secret?
None have ever been as much a master of the zipped lip as Flavia de Luce.
"In blood," I vowed. It was an oath known to very few.