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kandicez's review
3.0
The second in a string of pulp books based on the show.
The writing is every bit as melodramatic as the show, but it carries a certain nostalgic quality that compels one to keep reading. I do wish Ross would find another word besides "attractive" to describe women. She must have used the word 40 times and referred to every single female character at least once. NO descriptions, just "attractive." Perhaps she hopes we will fill in our own blanks?
The writing is every bit as melodramatic as the show, but it carries a certain nostalgic quality that compels one to keep reading. I do wish Ross would find another word besides "attractive" to describe women. She must have used the word 40 times and referred to every single female character at least once. NO descriptions, just "attractive." Perhaps she hopes we will fill in our own blanks?
verkisto's review
2.0
This is very much a "more of the same" kind of story, since it's nearly identical in tone and style as the first book. This isn't a bad thing by itself, but when the plot is lackluster and the overarching story doesn't progress, it makes for a more disappointing read.
Ross understands Gothic, though, with everyone being a suspect, or at least being suspicious. It had me guessing for about half of the novel, and then once I realized what was going on, I could see that Ross doesn't put much effort into raising hints. The most interesting thing about this series so far is the arc about Victoria's mystery heritage, but that doesn't move forward any in this book, and I understand this arc is dropped without explanation after book five. I hadn't planned on reading all of them, but I had pondered reading up to that book. Now I wonder....
Ross understands Gothic, though, with everyone being a suspect, or at least being suspicious. It had me guessing for about half of the novel, and then once I realized what was going on, I could see that Ross doesn't put much effort into raising hints. The most interesting thing about this series so far is the arc about Victoria's mystery heritage, but that doesn't move forward any in this book, and I understand this arc is dropped without explanation after book five. I hadn't planned on reading all of them, but I had pondered reading up to that book. Now I wonder....
andydcaf2d's review
3.0
Nice fast read. Took 3 hrs max. Like the stories even if they are not true to the TV series
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