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bessadams's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use, Sexual content, and Murder
Moderate: Blood, Alcohol, Infidelity, and Death
Minor: Classism and Infertility
blewballoon's review
adventurous
funny
informative
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
4.0
This was an excellent follow-up to the first book. I think that despite it covering less ground and having a bit less adventure, I actually liked this one more. I loved seeing the bond between Veronica and Stoker. Despite their bickering and sexual tension, they make a great investigative team and have a lot of deep trust and respect for each other, which is lovely to see.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Alcohol and Drug use
Minor: Pregnancy, Sexual content, and Miscarriage
seforana's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Drug use, Toxic relationship, Blood, Drug abuse, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Sexual content, Body horror, Chronic illness, Gun violence, and Medical content
ridesthesun's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Another good time!! I love these two and their goofy relationship a whole lot 🥺🥺
Content Warnings
Minor: Abandonment, Alcohol, Animal death, Infidelity, Murder, Colonisation, Violence, Sexual content, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Drug use, and Death
coffee_and_wool's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Gun violence, Racism, and Drug use
annabelle's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Thoroughly enjoyed this second installment of the series!
I think I liked the plot of the first book more, but i liked that in this second book Veronica and Stoker began opening up to each other. We definitely get more crumbs of Stoker’s past and I ate them up. And I’m dying at the slow burn. I need them to keep flirting and kiss!!!!!
This series is mysterious and funny and a little silly. It’s a joy to read Veronica and Stoker’s interactions together!
I think I liked the plot of the first book more, but i liked that in this second book Veronica and Stoker began opening up to each other. We definitely get more crumbs of Stoker’s past and I ate them up. And I’m dying at the slow burn. I need them to keep flirting and kiss!!!!!
This series is mysterious and funny and a little silly. It’s a joy to read Veronica and Stoker’s interactions together!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder and Drug use
Minor: Infidelity
larareads's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Sexual content, Drug use, and Infertility
genny's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
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? No
4.25
It's been some time since I finished this (I've been procrastinating on reviews...) so I can't say much about the plot. I'm guilty of not paying enough attention to the details, even though this is more of a proper mystery than the first book, which is a good thing. I've been considering switching to the ebook so I can retain the details better, but I love the audiobook narration too much.
The development in Stoker and Veronica's relationship, though. Ahhhhhhhhhh!!! They are what I'm really here for, I'm not ashamed to admit it! We finally get Stoker flirting back, and then some acknowledgement of what they have, and then some angst....ooooh, that was delicious. I need more! This would make a great TV series.
The development in Stoker and Veronica's relationship, though. Ahhhhhhhhhh!!! They are what I'm really here for, I'm not ashamed to admit it! We finally get Stoker flirting back, and then some acknowledgement of what they have, and then some angst....ooooh, that was delicious. I need more! This would make a great TV series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use
Moderate: Infidelity and Animal death
Minor: Blood, Racism, and Death
Veronica and Stoker discuss the business of hunting and preserving animals.thereadingchallengechallenge's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
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
4.0
Another excellent mystery! Veronica and Stoker get themselves into some interesting predicaments here and I thoroughly enjoyed puzzling out whodunnit with them. And there was a new disabled character, this time with mobility issues!
I also just loved the exploration of Victorian sexuality - we all know how formal and uptight the gentry were back then but the Victorians were also randy as hell and it was hilarious to watch Veronica's utter fascination while Stoker stood their blushing like a beetroot. Some of the language, particularly around same-sex couples, was very period-typical though so keep that in mind if you pick this up!
Thank goodness book 3 came through on Libby this morning though because I'm itching for more.
I also just loved the exploration of Victorian sexuality - we all know how formal and uptight the gentry were back then but the Victorians were also randy as hell and it was hilarious to watch Veronica's utter fascination while Stoker stood their blushing like a beetroot. Some of the language, particularly around same-sex couples, was very period-typical though so keep that in mind if you pick this up!
Thank goodness book 3 came through on Libby this morning though because I'm itching for more.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail
chelle493's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
I really enjoyed the first book in this series. However, in this one, the characters seem to change drastically. Stoker becomes a prude, with more of a sidekick role. Veronica mentions experiences that she has had (including shipwrecks, cannibalism, and even killing someone) that seem much more intense than alluded to in the first book. She becomes an unlikable know-it-all who has apparently experienced everything there is to experience and is perfect at it all.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Blood, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Gore, and Infertility
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