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pam2375's review against another edition
2.0
This is a well written book that I just really had no interest in. So, I will say that I struggle with a rating for books that I simply did not connect with. It is not the books fault that I chose it. I want to give it a higher rating, but I simply can not.
I still offer my thanks and gratitude to Netgalley and Atria for this opportunity to read an advance readers copy. This book is due to release in February 2020.
I still offer my thanks and gratitude to Netgalley and Atria for this opportunity to read an advance readers copy. This book is due to release in February 2020.
janaldickey1's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
lynguy1's review against another edition
4.0
THINGS IN JARS by Jess Kidd is a gothic story set in Victorian London in the 1860s with a few flashback chapters in the 1830s and 1830s. Birdie Devine is a female detective that takes on domestic investigations and does minor surgeries. She has two cases, one given to her by Inspector Valentine Rose of Scotland Yard, and a second one when she is hired by Sir Edmund Athelstan Berwick to find his kidnapped daughter.
Kidd des a great job of writing in such a way that you not only hear what’s happening, but you can see it vividly, and even experience the unfortunate smells of the time. The story is somewhat gruesome and shocking at times and there is a paranormal aspect to it as well. It is gritty and dark at times and, at other times, it takes on a lighter tone.
The characters are compelling, fascinating, and felt three-dimensional with clear motivations. There was enough at stake to keep me engaged throughout the story. The world-building was absolutely fantastic and gave a clear sense of time and place.
Overall, this was an entertaining book that I would recommend to those that enjoy stories set in Victorian London and like a little paranormal and a bit of romance in their stories.
Thanks to Atria Books and Jess Kidd for a digital ARC of this novel via NetGalley and the opportunity to provide an honest review. Opinions are mine alone and are not biased in any way.
Kidd des a great job of writing in such a way that you not only hear what’s happening, but you can see it vividly, and even experience the unfortunate smells of the time. The story is somewhat gruesome and shocking at times and there is a paranormal aspect to it as well. It is gritty and dark at times and, at other times, it takes on a lighter tone.
The characters are compelling, fascinating, and felt three-dimensional with clear motivations. There was enough at stake to keep me engaged throughout the story. The world-building was absolutely fantastic and gave a clear sense of time and place.
Overall, this was an entertaining book that I would recommend to those that enjoy stories set in Victorian London and like a little paranormal and a bit of romance in their stories.
Thanks to Atria Books and Jess Kidd for a digital ARC of this novel via NetGalley and the opportunity to provide an honest review. Opinions are mine alone and are not biased in any way.
suvata's review against another edition
4.0
• Kindle e-book • Scribd audiobook
I am a huge fan of Jess Kidd. Her writing is nothing less than magical.
From the publisher:
“London, 1863. Bridie Devine, the finest female detective of her age, is taking on her toughest case yet. Reeling from her last job and with her reputation in tatters, a remarkable puzzle has come her way. Christabel Berwick has been kidnapped. But Christabel is no ordinary child. She is not supposed to exist.”
I am a huge fan of Jess Kidd. Her writing is nothing less than magical.
From the publisher:
“London, 1863. Bridie Devine, the finest female detective of her age, is taking on her toughest case yet. Reeling from her last job and with her reputation in tatters, a remarkable puzzle has come her way. Christabel Berwick has been kidnapped. But Christabel is no ordinary child. She is not supposed to exist.”
opalreadsbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical trauma
Moderate: Sexual assault
Minor: Drug use
lindseyllado's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
2.5
tycliffy's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
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? It's complicated
4.75
bhookjunkhie's review against another edition
5.0
A wondrous, amazing, poetic tale...I loved every minute listening to this!...I’m not sure what I would have rated it though honestly if I had read actual pages...the descriptions of people, places and things were lilting and poetic ...but when I read, I don’t usually like overly descriptive text....who knows;p. ...Anyway I loved the mystery, the crazy cast of characters and the story ❤️❤️. I really wish this would become a series!
laureltree13's review against another edition
3.0
Great writing. Enjoyed the story. But the ending left me ultimately dissatisfied.