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becca_todaro's review against another edition
3.0
I definitely liked the first book more, this one was a bit confusing, the romance went nowhere, and Poppy seemed kind of crazy talking to her main character in her novel. We also wasted so much time talking about all the different poisons that could’ve been used, it was unnecessarily long for no reason.
bonniereads777's review against another edition
4.0
Poppy Redfern and the Fatal Flyers is the second book in the “A Woman of World War II” mystery series by Tessa Arlen. Although it is the second in a series, it can be read as a standalone. It is 1942 and Poppy, employed by the London Crown Film Unit as a scriptwriter during the war, is sent to work on location at an airfield. The film she is working on is about the Air Transport Auxiliary pilots, or “Attagirls.” This amazing group of female pilots flew many different types of planes and transported them to airfields all over Britain during World War II. Sometimes these transports occurred during severe weather conditions. Poppy begins to work on the film and starts to get to know this intriguing group of talented and professional female pilots. When two “Attagirls” are killed in accidents during seemingly routine flights, Poppy and her boyfriend Griff begin to investigate.
This was such an interesting read, especially since I had never heard of the “Attagirls.” The history of these brave women is fascinating, and the author provides more facts about them in a historical note at the end of the book. The murder mystery is well done, with many twists, turns, and red herrings. The villain is not easy to figure out, so the reader is surprised at the end. The characters are compelling and well developed. Our heroine, Poppy, proves to be a witty and clever sleuth. Her relationship with her boyfriend Griff is complicated at times, but that just makes it more interesting. This is a great combination of World War II historical fiction and cozy mystery. I would recommend this book to fans of both genres.
The first book in the series is Poppy Redfern and the Midnight Murders.
I received a free copy of this book from Berkley Publishing via Netgalley for Historical Novels Review. My review is voluntary.
This was such an interesting read, especially since I had never heard of the “Attagirls.” The history of these brave women is fascinating, and the author provides more facts about them in a historical note at the end of the book. The murder mystery is well done, with many twists, turns, and red herrings. The villain is not easy to figure out, so the reader is surprised at the end. The characters are compelling and well developed. Our heroine, Poppy, proves to be a witty and clever sleuth. Her relationship with her boyfriend Griff is complicated at times, but that just makes it more interesting. This is a great combination of World War II historical fiction and cozy mystery. I would recommend this book to fans of both genres.
The first book in the series is Poppy Redfern and the Midnight Murders.
I received a free copy of this book from Berkley Publishing via Netgalley for Historical Novels Review. My review is voluntary.
emjen16's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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? It's complicated
4.0
milkteajeon's review against another edition
4.0
4.5; loved seeing poppy in the big world and in her new role. honestly i was a little confused at some points but i probably just wasn't paying enough attention aha. loving the slow burn feel of griff and poppy and little bess is always a delight!
kayslsk's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
zombeesknees's review against another edition
3.0
Full review can be found here: https://www.criminalelement.com/book-review-poppy-redfern-and-the-fatal-flyers-by-tessa-arlen/
melissagomis's review against another edition
4.0
Closer to a 3.5 for me. Enjoyable entertainment, but I wasn't drawn into the mystery. I listened to the audiobook, which could have been part of the issue.
mfrazier126's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoyed listening to this audiobook. Even thought this was the second book in a series, and I didn't read the first one, I don't think I missed out on too much by not reading the first one. But, I would like to read it. I loved Poppy and her story. I thought this book was very interesting and had a good mystery. I would buy it as a title for our high school library. If students are interested in historical fiction and WW2, I would highly recommend Poppy Redfern and the Fatal Flyers.
Thank you to the author, publisher, and Net Galley for the free ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you to the author, publisher, and Net Galley for the free ARC in exchange for an honest review.
lindstx84's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
jcb820's review against another edition
1.0
Did not finish this book, which was so disappointing compared to the first book in the series. In comparison, this installment’s group of supporting characters felt like flat stereotypes, and we end up spending way too much time with Ilona, Poppy’s interior monologue-written creation, which got old really fast. The romance was uninspired and felt like we were retracing old ground that was resolved in the first book. I couldn’t force myself to finish it.