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kay_slayerofbooks's review
5.0
The plot gets creepier and creepier
But it is such fun! Minus the the level of creepy lol. I did enjoy this more than book 1. And I am excited to get into book 3.
4.5 stars
But it is such fun! Minus the the level of creepy lol. I did enjoy this more than book 1. And I am excited to get into book 3.
4.5 stars
matchaman's review
adventurous
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
4.0
kiiouex's review
5.0
I would only read books like this if I could find enough of them. It's like a romance between a snake and a mongoose.
More murder and intrigue! Mechanical details of 'seances'! Two very intense, sharp characters! Gosh do I love people who know what they're about, and these two know what they're about, I wanted to read this story since Susan first namedropped them and it is good. It's also, uh, obviously a very specific niche, so approach if it's your thing, but wow. The writing is excellent as always, and it looks like the books in this trilogy are actually set simultaneously, which is very exciting, and the references to past/future books and characters are just my favourite thing. Clem is even more loveable in this one. Susan is a menace. Delightful.
I hope I did not just read my favourite book of 2021 on Jan 4th
More murder and intrigue! Mechanical details of 'seances'! Two very intense, sharp characters! Gosh do I love people who know what they're about, and these two know what they're about, I wanted to read this story since Susan first namedropped them and it is good. It's also, uh, obviously a very specific niche, so approach if it's your thing, but wow. The writing is excellent as always, and it looks like the books in this trilogy are actually set simultaneously, which is very exciting, and the references to past/future books and characters are just my favourite thing. Clem is even more loveable in this one. Susan is a menace. Delightful.
I hope I did not just read my favourite book of 2021 on Jan 4th
aliceneckwork's review
adventurous
emotional
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
4.75
jamfase's review
The "strongest" of the three books, but something about it felt dark to me, even with the HEA.
yulianahenderson's review
5.0
I loved the character development in this one! This was a proper enemies-to-lovers story and I enjoyed it thoroughly!
firefly's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
ccgwalt's review
5.0
4.5 for the story
4.5 for the narration by Matthew Lloyd Davies
A wonderful enemies to lovers story with a Victorian gothic feel to it. This book continues the story started in An Unseen Attraction about bigamy, murder, and a missing heir. Charles is at her best here bringing together two very different, very unlikely characters and having them overcome the obstacles it takes to be together while also trying to solve a mystery (or two) and not get murdered. Easy! I love how this author takes unlikely, and in some ways unlikable people and makes them into real, three dimensional people worth caring about. I also love how she evokes such a sense of place, making the sickly, dangerous London fog and the stinking alleys as important as any character in the book. Her descriptions are so vivid.
I recommend reading the series in order.
4.5 for the narration by Matthew Lloyd Davies
A wonderful enemies to lovers story with a Victorian gothic feel to it. This book continues the story started in An Unseen Attraction about bigamy, murder, and a missing heir. Charles is at her best here bringing together two very different, very unlikely characters and having them overcome the obstacles it takes to be together while also trying to solve a mystery (or two) and not get murdered. Easy! I love how this author takes unlikely, and in some ways unlikable people and makes them into real, three dimensional people worth caring about. I also love how she evokes such a sense of place, making the sickly, dangerous London fog and the stinking alleys as important as any character in the book. Her descriptions are so vivid.
I recommend reading the series in order.