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3.86 AVERAGE
3.86 AVERAGE
Three actresses who have played/are currently cast as the same 30s-era fictional detective, Dahlia Lively, work together to solve a real mystery during a fan convention held at the author’s estate. Loved the concept, setting, and characters, but thought the pace was a little slow and repetitive. That said, the ending is set up for it to be a series (I think), and I’m excited to read book two asap!
3.5 rounded up
* thanks to Hachette Book Group / Constable for the NetGalley review copy. The Three Dahlias published July 21st.
3.5 rounded up
* thanks to Hachette Book Group / Constable for the NetGalley review copy. The Three Dahlias published July 21st.
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Fun murder mystery like a modern day Agatha Christie
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-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:
Yes
This was a fun mystery, and though it is a murder mystery it was surprisingly light. It was one where you really don't need to delve too deeply into it and just have a good time, which sometimes you need. The story itself is fairly basic, the characters are likeable enough, and the writing completely serviceable.
It just isn't one that is going to longer long with me, which is completely fine.
It just isn't one that is going to longer long with me, which is completely fine.
2.75/5. I bought this book in London because we were going to the countryside the next day and I wanted a cute cozy English countryside mystery, but where was the cute English countryside??? I feel like this story could've happened everywhere. It was a typical mystery story, but I just wasn't very impressed with the characters and the way Watson described the house and everything. I enjoyed it, but I'm not going to buy the next book in the series.
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
mysterious
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I really couldn't get stuck into this book, I really like the uniqueness of the storyline never read anything like it before, but something about it just didn't connect to me.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Drug use, Infidelity, Murder
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
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