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prashiie's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-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
5.0
Marshall and Benedikt:
“So long as he had Marshall by his side, the two of them could face whatever was thrown their way. Together, they were already unstoppable.”
Roma and Juliette:
“Science could tell him that the ground was below his feet and the sky was above his head and the early light of day was upon his back. Roma wouldn't listen. To him, Juliette was the sun.”
I loved to read more about Marshall and Benedikt, and Juliette and Roma. Two great couples whose banter and humour never fail to amuse me.
“Don't even remind me about my traitorous back,” Marshall said. ”Twenty-three years old and I could get a cramp from breathing wrong.”
“I'm writing in everything but Russian,” he replied. “Less chance of someone stealing my notes and understanding them.”
“Yes, because I'm sure the killer will see vague remarks such as ‘is angry…’ and go on another scathing rampage.”
On a scale of enemies to lovers, Juliette and Roma definitely are on the lovey-dovey end of the spectrum. Finally free to live a life filled with love albeit in secret. When they meet a stranger in need of their help, they stumble upon something that could help Rosalind!
This leads to Marshall and Benedikt being sent on a mission where they unexpectedly get caught up in a murder mystery and try their luck as amateur sleuths.
Overall, a nice book reintroducing Juliette and Roma to bridge the gap between ‘Foul Lady Fortune’ and ‘Foul Heart Huntsman’. Excited to read the next book!
“Who are you people?”
“The wrong people to be upsetting.”
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Homophobia, Murder, Stalking, Colonisation, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, and Torture
taryn_g's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Violence, and Death
Moderate: Kidnapping
Minor: Homophobia and Confinement
gardens_and_dragons's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-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
Nice little short stories in the universe of These Violent delights that bridge the gap into Gongs next duology. O knew going in that is already read the other two, so this was moreso background for the events of Foul Lady Fortune and Foul Heart Huntsman.
Love the return to characters I enjoy, the banter and spy thriller stuff is fun.
Love the return to characters I enjoy, the banter and spy thriller stuff is fun.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder and Violence
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Suicide and Homophobia
honeycupreads's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I love these characters so much! I’m so glad we got to spend some more time with them!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Murder, and Gun violence
Moderate: Blood, Injury/Injury detail, and Violence
Minor: Homophobia, Sexual content, and Suicide
jessiereads98's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-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
2.75
These short stories are fine. They read like fanfiction and not even amazing fanfiction. Chloe Gong seemed to want to over-explain how we get from the events in Foul Lady Fortune to whatever is going to happen in Foul Heart Huntsman, and I don’t think it was necessary. These were also a little too fluffy for my taste, especially in comparison to the overall tone of the series to this point.
My biggest complaints are probably about This Foul Murder which is so clearly Murder on the Orient Express done much worse than the original.
My biggest complaints are probably about This Foul Murder which is so clearly Murder on the Orient Express done much worse than the original.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Murder, Blood, and Violence
Moderate: Stalking
Minor: Suicide and Homophobia
maple_dove's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was surprisingly cozy and lighthearted, despite all of the dark topics and content warnings. Juliette and Roma are no longer the same characters as they were in the These Violent Delights duology, but I'm glad they're living the lives they deserve, as well as Benedikt and Marshall. The banter is hilarious.
Favorite Quote:
Favorite Quote:
"Hey," Juliette said. The word was muffled because she hadn't bothered drawing away first.
"Hmm?"
"We should have a fight."
Roma made a perplexed sound, thinking he had misheard her. "I beg your pardon?" (Pg. 91)
HAHAHAHAHHAAHAH 笑死了！
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death, Violence, Murder, and Gun violence
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail
Minor: War, Homophobia, Drug use, Kidnapping, Suicide, Sexual content, and Trafficking
Unethical experimentation (minor)booksthatburn'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
"A Foul Thing" follows Roma and Juliette after the events of OUR VIOLENT ENDS, taking place during the events of FOUL LADY FORTUNE. "This Foul Murder" takes place almost immediately afterwards, starring Benedikt and Marshall.
As a sequel, LAST VIOLENT CALL addresses several important things left uncertain after OUR VIOLENT ENDS, specifically the fates of Roma and Juliette. It contains a new storyline related to their lives away from Shanghai, when someone approaches them for help. Technically the storyline related to the people they help is both introduced and resolved here, but so much of it is related to the broader context of FOUL LADY FORTUNE that it wouldn’t make very much sense without having read the first three books of the series. In "This Foul Murder", Marshall and Benedikt are on a week-long train ride at Roma and Juliette's behest when one of the passengers is messily murdered.
LAST VIOLENT CALL is definitely not the last book in the series, The very premise of this book contains so many spoilers that it should absolutely not be read before the first three novels in the main series.
I like "A Foul Thing". Given the broader context supplied by the earlier books, it is in turn sweet and deadly, surpassing any expectations I might’ve had for what an additional glimpse of Roma and Juliette could be. "This Foul Murder" has many very sweet moments between Marshall and Benedikt, giving a much better sense of their dynamic once they're officially a couple and away from Marshall's family. The murder investigation is lively and interesting, and I like how well the two novellas work as a companion to the main series, both individually and as a set.
As a sequel, LAST VIOLENT CALL addresses several important things left uncertain after OUR VIOLENT ENDS, specifically the fates of Roma and Juliette. It contains a new storyline related to their lives away from Shanghai, when someone approaches them for help. Technically the storyline related to the people they help is both introduced and resolved here, but so much of it is related to the broader context of FOUL LADY FORTUNE that it wouldn’t make very much sense without having read the first three books of the series. In "This Foul Murder", Marshall and Benedikt are on a week-long train ride at Roma and Juliette's behest when one of the passengers is messily murdered.
LAST VIOLENT CALL is definitely not the last book in the series, The very premise of this book contains so many spoilers that it should absolutely not be read before the first three novels in the main series.
I like "A Foul Thing". Given the broader context supplied by the earlier books, it is in turn sweet and deadly, surpassing any expectations I might’ve had for what an additional glimpse of Roma and Juliette could be. "This Foul Murder" has many very sweet moments between Marshall and Benedikt, giving a much better sense of their dynamic once they're officially a couple and away from Marshall's family. The murder investigation is lively and interesting, and I like how well the two novellas work as a companion to the main series, both individually and as a set.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Murder, Blood, Violence, Suicide attempt, and Suicide
Minor: Sexual content, Homophobia, Medical trauma, Panic attacks/disorders, Vomit, Medical content, and Trafficking
A FOUL THING Moderate CW for blood, violence, gun violence, injury detail, suicide, suicide attempt, death. Minor CW for sexual content, panic attacks, medical content, medical trauma, trafficking, murder. ----- THIS FOUL MURDER Moderate CW for blood, violence, murder, death. Minor CW for vomit, sexual content, homophobia, gun violence.jenny_librarian's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
Both stories were quick and entertaining, a good way to wait for the next instalment in the series.
I was happy to read about Roma and Juliette after Shanghai. I missed them and the ending made me hopeful for a small appearance in the next book.
I wasn’t sure what to expect from Benedikt and Marshall’s story, but I definitely didn’t see the Murder on the Orient Express vibe coming. It was nice to read about them being happy together in those little stolen moments while trying to solve the crime.
Both stories fit well into the main plot line, to the point that I wonder if someone who doesn’t read the short stories will understand everything in the last book. I’m looking forward to it even more now that everything is falling into place.
I was happy to read about Roma and Juliette after Shanghai. I missed them and the ending made me hopeful for a small appearance in the next book.
I wasn’t sure what to expect from Benedikt and Marshall’s story, but I definitely didn’t see the Murder on the Orient Express vibe coming. It was nice to read about them being happy together in those little stolen moments while trying to solve the crime.
Both stories fit well into the main plot line, to the point that I wonder if someone who doesn’t read the short stories will understand everything in the last book. I’m looking forward to it even more now that everything is falling into place.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood and Murder
Minor: War, Gun violence, Homophobia, and Medical trauma
btwnprintedpgs's review against another edition
adventurous
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Blood
Minor: Suicide and Homophobia
TW: human experiments, mentions drug trafficking