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3.92 AVERAGE
3.92 AVERAGE
I enjoyed this more than the first book! Loved the chemistry between Julia and Brisbane. I found Julia as a character hard to relate to in the first book - she was a bit too uptight for me. But it this book it seemed like the author spent more time developing her and her personality.
I’m sad my library doesn’t have the third book in the series - I think I’m just going to have to buy it as I can’t wait to read what happens next.
I’m sad my library doesn’t have the third book in the series - I think I’m just going to have to buy it as I can’t wait to read what happens next.
The second book in the Lady Julia series was only so-so. While I like the characters and enjoyed being drawn into their world, this clue-like house party who-done-it was predictable. Plus...nothing much progressed on the Julia/Brisbane front.
I probably would have stopped reading the series after this book, but I purchased all three books all at once for my Kindle.
I probably would have stopped reading the series after this book, but I purchased all three books all at once for my Kindle.
I decided on using the Mystery tag versus the Romance tag because at its heart it's what it is. Lovely to see Julia getting a bit of a spine on her and pushing back against Brisbane, the fun of reading a long series is the extended amount of time we get to spend with these characters and it's quite evident just how far Julia has come.
3.5 out of 5 stars.
With the eccentric March family delivering plenty of charm and amusement, I want to give this book a five-star rating so badly, but I find that I can’t. If I am to judge this story with the same criteria as I do with other books then I can only give a 3.5 rating again due to the time that it takes for the murder to occur. Do not get me wrong – I adore the characters and once the murder finally happens I found myself engrossed in trying to discover who must be brought to justice. I just continue to be a firm believer that it should not take so long for the murder to occur, and in this book the murder does not happen until fifty percent of the book is already completed.
Unlike the first novel in the series, the resolution of this murder came with a lack of suspense. Julia does not find her life in danger; instead she must face the realization that her detective skills were not as sharp as she would have liked since the tangled web of those involved in nefarious activity was much larger than she had anticipated. The complexity behind the murder is wonderful, so I guarantee that you will not be let down by it.
The characters that we have previously met also continue to develop, especially Julia and her relationship with Nicholas Brisbane. In this installment Julia comes to the realization that her old marriage and the way in which she had been conducting her life had been stifling to her. She no longer will be content with being seen as unequal to the men of her life whom she admires, Brisbane included. Their partnership when it came to the murder investigation was not as thorough this time around, but the evolution to their relationship was good to see, and readers will continue to be interested to know what will become of them now that Julia has delivered to him a speech demanding to be seen as his equal. Great stuff!
With the eccentric March family delivering plenty of charm and amusement, I want to give this book a five-star rating so badly, but I find that I can’t. If I am to judge this story with the same criteria as I do with other books then I can only give a 3.5 rating again due to the time that it takes for the murder to occur. Do not get me wrong – I adore the characters and once the murder finally happens I found myself engrossed in trying to discover who must be brought to justice. I just continue to be a firm believer that it should not take so long for the murder to occur, and in this book the murder does not happen until fifty percent of the book is already completed.
Unlike the first novel in the series, the resolution of this murder came with a lack of suspense. Julia does not find her life in danger; instead she must face the realization that her detective skills were not as sharp as she would have liked since the tangled web of those involved in nefarious activity was much larger than she had anticipated. The complexity behind the murder is wonderful, so I guarantee that you will not be let down by it.
The characters that we have previously met also continue to develop, especially Julia and her relationship with Nicholas Brisbane. In this installment Julia comes to the realization that her old marriage and the way in which she had been conducting her life had been stifling to her. She no longer will be content with being seen as unequal to the men of her life whom she admires, Brisbane included. Their partnership when it came to the murder investigation was not as thorough this time around, but the evolution to their relationship was good to see, and readers will continue to be interested to know what will become of them now that Julia has delivered to him a speech demanding to be seen as his equal. Great stuff!
I like her writing style. Witty. But would still like to see more of Brisbane on the page. Not quite working as a romance for me.
I think I liked this one better than the first. Lady Julia is far more interesting in this one now that she's learning to be more assertive. Her family and their dynamic is also explored more thoroughly, and makes for some fun moments. Brisbane is still a little too...much. But I can overlook that. I definitely will continue with this series.
adventurous
medium-paced
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
funny
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:
Complicated