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raaahella's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
This was an enjoyable book, as it took place in Edinburgh, a favourite city of mine. Funny that the Canadian aithor got a chance to clarify she was not American and rhe difference the person mistook her by.
It seems like the author may have more to say at the end, with the potential left open for another book. But for this title, it was interesting with the time travel aspect, as well as the acknowledgement of the household she ended up living in. Great fall read, when the weather begins to turn spooky. Had me jumping at all the right places.
It seems like the author may have more to say at the end, with the potential left open for another book. But for this title, it was interesting with the time travel aspect, as well as the acknowledgement of the household she ended up living in. Great fall read, when the weather begins to turn spooky. Had me jumping at all the right places.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood
Moderate: Racism
Minor: Murder
local_hat's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I am SCREAMING at that ending!!!!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, Murder, and Racism
cmcryst's review
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Torture, Xenophobia, and Injury/Injury detail
literaryintersections's review
adventurous
mysterious
tense
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
4.25
I really liked this book! If you like fantasy, historical fiction, a splash of a budding romance, you will LOVE this.
I’ve followed Kelley for a bit now, devouring her Cainsville series, and this is such a genre bending release from her. It’s got the thriller piece - a detective trying to solve a murder - but SURPRISE that murder is happening in Victorian Scotland! Yes there’s time travel for all my Dr Who and Outlander lovers. The historical fiction pieces of this were well researched, thorough, and gave me quite a jolt when I realized one of the connections. I especially loved how Armstrong handled race, class, and police brutality in this book - quite subtle but poignant nonetheless.
And y’all know by now I’m a romance lover. There’s enough of a thread to get my slow burn loving heart invested and I can’t wait to see how it turns out. Overall, a must read and Kelley - I need the next book STAT.
I’ve followed Kelley for a bit now, devouring her Cainsville series, and this is such a genre bending release from her. It’s got the thriller piece - a detective trying to solve a murder - but SURPRISE that murder is happening in Victorian Scotland! Yes there’s time travel for all my Dr Who and Outlander lovers. The historical fiction pieces of this were well researched, thorough, and gave me quite a jolt when I realized one of the connections. I especially loved how Armstrong handled race, class, and police brutality in this book - quite subtle but poignant nonetheless.
And y’all know by now I’m a romance lover. There’s enough of a thread to get my slow burn loving heart invested and I can’t wait to see how it turns out. Overall, a must read and Kelley - I need the next book STAT.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Violence, Classism, and Murder
readingelli's review
mysterious
slow-paced
4.5
I truly the appreciate the amount of accurate historical research that went into this- as a living history reenactor who does 1869 (the main setting) I enjoyed the small details that may escape others, like crotchless bloomers, indoor and outdoor shoes and petticoats upon petticoats!
Apart from that, the plot was interesting, I was engaged the whole way through and I can’t wait for the next instalment.
Apart from that, the plot was interesting, I was engaged the whole way through and I can’t wait for the next instalment.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Death, Grief, and Sexism
Minor: Toxic relationship
markedwithanm's review against another edition
adventurous
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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder and Death
Moderate: Gun violence
Minor: Cancer
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