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asbooktrovert's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
A lovely murder mystery based in the past. So many twists and lots of action. I felt like I was along for the ride to help solve the case.
kit_moonstar's review against another edition
5.0
The mystery is tight and twisty this time around, and proves to be quite a challenge for our investigators. Charlotte and Wrexford are back in fine form, and Charlotte seems to have lost her tendency to worry about everything. She has some fleeting moments of worry, but it's mostly about reasonable things to worry about, and it's not the constant presence that it was in the last book. While she and Wrexford are adjusting to be married, it's very clear that they're both happy with the decision, and they both seem very comfortable with how their relationship has worked out. Which is good since Kit's bringing the relationship drama in this one. That and Hawk and Raven's new friendship with the murder victim's nephew, Peregrine, both inform the story.
It's nice to see the Weasels make a new friend, and the trio play a fairly large role in the plot. It was also nice to see the way that Wrexford's relationship with the boys is developing. While he has always cared about them, he's been a little more hands off in his treatment of them, trying not to step on Charlotte's toes as their guardian. We're also starting to see the starts of adolescent rebellion from the boys, so Wrexford and Charlotte are going to have their hands full. Kit and Cordelia's romance made a nice little subplot, and it's been something that's been building over the past few books since Cordelia was first introduced. Overall, this was a return to form for Penrose, and a great continuation of the series. Five out of five stars.
It's nice to see the Weasels make a new friend, and the trio play a fairly large role in the plot. It was also nice to see the way that Wrexford's relationship with the boys is developing. While he has always cared about them, he's been a little more hands off in his treatment of them, trying not to step on Charlotte's toes as their guardian. We're also starting to see the starts of adolescent rebellion from the boys, so Wrexford and Charlotte are going to have their hands full. Kit and Cordelia's romance made a nice little subplot, and it's been something that's been building over the past few books since Cordelia was first introduced. Overall, this was a return to form for Penrose, and a great continuation of the series. Five out of five stars.
badfalcon's review
adventurous
mysterious
tense
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? No
4.0
shellb78's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
ninetyninecats's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
korpney's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
gawronma's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-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? No
4.0
What a great adventure story with great characters.
khansen89's review against another edition
4.0
⭐️⭐️⭐️.5 rounded up.
This book had a slow start, but the end was much more exciting. The biggest hold-up was the large cast of characters to keep up with, but it was very well written and it’s clear a lot of research went into keeping up with the time period.
I received this book for free in a giveaway in exchange for a review.
This book had a slow start, but the end was much more exciting. The biggest hold-up was the large cast of characters to keep up with, but it was very well written and it’s clear a lot of research went into keeping up with the time period.
I received this book for free in a giveaway in exchange for a review.
mrsmindemann's review
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
caitlin829's review against another edition
3.0
I won a copy of this book in a Goodreads giveaway.
I enjoy this series on the whole, with its good mysteries and wide cast of characters with interesting relationships, but there are times when the emotions feel just... disconnected. This is especially the case in this book. The main characters are recently married, and the whole motley family is settling into new situations because of it. But other than a few asides that make sure to tell you this rather than showing it, you wouldn't know. It just feels off.
The mystery is also interesting, but it's not well-paced. The first half feels extremely slow and full of filler, while the climax seems rushed. There are also a few too many conveniently overheard conversations for me to believe.
It's not bad; it just feels slightly off. Not the best entry in the series.
I enjoy this series on the whole, with its good mysteries and wide cast of characters with interesting relationships, but there are times when the emotions feel just... disconnected. This is especially the case in this book. The main characters are recently married, and the whole motley family is settling into new situations because of it. But other than a few asides that make sure to tell you this rather than showing it, you wouldn't know. It just feels off.
The mystery is also interesting, but it's not well-paced. The first half feels extremely slow and full of filler, while the climax seems rushed. There are also a few too many conveniently overheard conversations for me to believe.
It's not bad; it just feels slightly off. Not the best entry in the series.