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4.09 AVERAGE


I give this one less star that the others, not because the mystery wasn't great, it totally was, but UGH KAT JUST GO AWAY. Sebastian needs to GET OVER HER, so boring, she needs to die of consumption or something so he can move on. The whole twist with him NOT being her half-sibling was so soap opera-y, and there was NOT ENOUGH HERO. Serious, I can't wait for the next one because maybe indeed he'll get over the actress already. SHEESH.

Love this series. haha.

4.5 stars

Review to follow.

Stunning, engaging and a page turner from start to finish.
The more of these you read the more you find yourself wanting the best for Sebastian. The mysteries are totally engrossing and the rich historical detail that is in each book is fabulous. Can't get the next one soon enoug
adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

wwhippetcrazy's review

4.75
adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad 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: Complicated
adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Didn't realize that this was part of a series when I picked it up but as I read I realized it didn't matter, the previous books are not necessary for understanding the story. I enjoyed the intrigue the lives of both the dead and the living and now really want to know what happens next in the life of Sebastian St. Cyr.
dark mysterious tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

Rating: 3.5 stars

The series is definitely better now that Hero is a regular presence, but the actual murder investigations are still quite predictable. Once again the murderer was the person that Sebastian never even looked at twice until the very last second. I am mostly reading the series at this point for the evolving relationship between Sebastian and Hero.
adventurous emotional mysterious tense fast-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