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4.18 AVERAGE
4.18 AVERAGE
Another jolly good book by Robin Stevens. I really like how she changes the setting in each story, this one being set on the Orient Express. Subtle history teaching in here too, which was really good to see. I am pleased to have a copy for my classroom.
adventurous
mysterious
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
adventurous
mysterious
medium-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
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Lovely plot twist
One of the things I like best about this series is how our young detectives mature and use their gained experience from one case to the next. That sense of growth can be lacking in series with adult detectives, as their skill-set is established and not as susceptible to change. Hazel and Daisy, however, are gaining expertise, confidence, and composure as they notch more cases on their belts, and it's fun to watch.
I still prefer Hazel to Daisy, however enamored the former may be of the latter. Hazel is the heroine of my heart. I love how she walks the fine line in this book between investigating, which she feels compelled to do to avert a miscarriage of justice, and respecting her father. The denouement, in which she wins his approval of her detecting and his trust of her as a young adult, feels a trifle pat but I still adore it.
The "temporary associate" angle is fun. I loved the bit where Daisy told him he couldn't join their Detecting Society, and he said, well, that's okay, you can't join the Young Pinkertons either. :) And the ongoing saga of Daisy's mysterious uncle (I get Wimsey-expy feels) and the policewoman-in-disguise is one that I continue to hope ends up with the policewoman being introduced into the family.
I still prefer Hazel to Daisy, however enamored the former may be of the latter. Hazel is the heroine of my heart. I love how she walks the fine line in this book between investigating, which she feels compelled to do to avert a miscarriage of justice, and respecting her father. The denouement, in which she wins his approval of her detecting and his trust of her as a young adult, feels a trifle pat but I still adore it.
The "temporary associate" angle is fun. I loved the bit where Daisy told him he couldn't join their Detecting Society, and he said, well, that's okay, you can't join the Young Pinkertons either. :) And the ongoing saga of Daisy's mysterious uncle (I get Wimsey-expy feels) and the policewoman-in-disguise is one that I continue to hope ends up with the policewoman being introduced into the family.
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
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:
No
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes