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parke20j's review
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
abg913's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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
5.0
This whole series is INCREDIBLE! So much fun and laughter combined with serious lessons, deep faith, and wonderful relationships. These books, like so many of Roseanna M. White's are an enchanting blend of brilliant story telling, inventing adventures, compelling characters, deep Biblical truths, and convicting character development.
inspiretruthblog's review against another edition
3.0
Roseanna M. White’s captivating Imposters trilogy concludes with its final installment, An Honorable Deception. From the moment we met Yates in A Beautiful Disguise, his youthful energy and relentless pursuit of justice made him one of the most compelling characters in the series. It was finally his turn to step into the spotlight—which he’s been ready for since the beginning.
“All too often they uncovered ugly truths, secrets that showed humanity for the fallen race they were. But sometimes . . . sometimes they helped piece the broken bits back together.” ~Roseanna M. White
An Honorable Deception was more emotionally intense than I anticipated. The story tackled heavier themes than the previous installments, and while readers know the Imposters often face grim realities, this case was more sinister. Though Roseanna M. White approached these complex subjects with care and sensitivity, bringing light to the darkness, a content warning might have been helpful.
“But sheltering us from the world doesn’t spare our eyes from seeing evil, Papa—it spares evil from the light that would reveal it. It provides the cover it seeks. It’s only when we tear down those walls and look at the truth straight on that we can hope to change things.” ~Roseanna M. White
The leading ladies, Alethia and Lavinia, were gripping characters. Both bore the weight of their traumatic pasts with strength and grace, and their journeys toward healing were a highlight of the novel. Their friendship and love triangle with Yates felt authentic, unfolding without malice or rivalry, and instead explored love, courage, and the vulnerability of risking one’s heart.
“We all let fears, even borrowed fears, hold us back from time to time. But that doesn’t mean we can’t break free.” ~Roseanna M. White
While Lady Alethia’s storyline drove the investigation, I found her point of view less necessary. Alongside Lavinia’s perspective, it often drew attention away from Yates, whose centrality in this story felt diminished. After two books of watching him yearn to take the lead, I expected him to fully command the narrative. Unfortunately, his scenes often left me wishing for the confident presence we’d glimpsed earlier in the series.
“‘Yates.’ Now he knew why he’d reacted as he had when she said his name. Because she said it like it meant more. She said it like it meant mine. And that’s exactly what he’d always been.” ~ Roseanna M. White
The Imposters’ dynamic also shifted in this final installment. While themes of faith, love, and purpose remained strong, the camaraderie and spark during the Imposters’ other investigations were less prominent as their lives understandably shifted toward their growing families.
Roseanna M. White’s ability to weave faith into her storytelling truly shone in An Honorable Deception. Throughout the novel, each protagonist sought healing and clarity, but they didn’t find these in one another. Instead, they sought the Lord, and His glory shone brightly. Their reliance on God brought hope to the narrative and encouraged readers to rely on their Savior as they persevere through trials.
“Her value wasn’t in whose daughter she was, or whose friend, or in what human loved her. Whether her neighbors and peers respected her or not wasn’t the crux of the matter. Her value was in being a child of God—and pleasing Him in her actions was what she must seek above all.” ~ Roseanna M. White
Though it didn’t reach the heights of its predecessors, An Honorable Deception was a poignant and well-crafted story. The special cameos at the end were a delightful bonus for longtime fans of White’s work, tying this trilogy into her broader universe. I’m grateful for the journey Roseanna M. White took us on with this series, and I am excited to see what she releases next!
*Thank you, NetGalley and the publisher, for providing me with a pre-release copy of this novel. All thoughts and opinions are entirely my own.*
My Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Positive content: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Godly content: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Language:
Sexual content: ⭐️⭐️
Violence: ⭐️
Age: 15+
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“All too often they uncovered ugly truths, secrets that showed humanity for the fallen race they were. But sometimes . . . sometimes they helped piece the broken bits back together.” ~Roseanna M. White
An Honorable Deception was more emotionally intense than I anticipated. The story tackled heavier themes than the previous installments, and while readers know the Imposters often face grim realities, this case was more sinister. Though Roseanna M. White approached these complex subjects with care and sensitivity, bringing light to the darkness, a content warning might have been helpful.
“But sheltering us from the world doesn’t spare our eyes from seeing evil, Papa—it spares evil from the light that would reveal it. It provides the cover it seeks. It’s only when we tear down those walls and look at the truth straight on that we can hope to change things.” ~Roseanna M. White
The leading ladies, Alethia and Lavinia, were gripping characters. Both bore the weight of their traumatic pasts with strength and grace, and their journeys toward healing were a highlight of the novel. Their friendship and love triangle with Yates felt authentic, unfolding without malice or rivalry, and instead explored love, courage, and the vulnerability of risking one’s heart.
“We all let fears, even borrowed fears, hold us back from time to time. But that doesn’t mean we can’t break free.” ~Roseanna M. White
While Lady Alethia’s storyline drove the investigation, I found her point of view less necessary. Alongside Lavinia’s perspective, it often drew attention away from Yates, whose centrality in this story felt diminished. After two books of watching him yearn to take the lead, I expected him to fully command the narrative. Unfortunately, his scenes often left me wishing for the confident presence we’d glimpsed earlier in the series.
“‘Yates.’ Now he knew why he’d reacted as he had when she said his name. Because she said it like it meant more. She said it like it meant mine. And that’s exactly what he’d always been.” ~ Roseanna M. White
The Imposters’ dynamic also shifted in this final installment. While themes of faith, love, and purpose remained strong, the camaraderie and spark during the Imposters’ other investigations were less prominent as their lives understandably shifted toward their growing families.
Roseanna M. White’s ability to weave faith into her storytelling truly shone in An Honorable Deception. Throughout the novel, each protagonist sought healing and clarity, but they didn’t find these in one another. Instead, they sought the Lord, and His glory shone brightly. Their reliance on God brought hope to the narrative and encouraged readers to rely on their Savior as they persevere through trials.
“Her value wasn’t in whose daughter she was, or whose friend, or in what human loved her. Whether her neighbors and peers respected her or not wasn’t the crux of the matter. Her value was in being a child of God—and pleasing Him in her actions was what she must seek above all.” ~ Roseanna M. White
Though it didn’t reach the heights of its predecessors, An Honorable Deception was a poignant and well-crafted story. The special cameos at the end were a delightful bonus for longtime fans of White’s work, tying this trilogy into her broader universe. I’m grateful for the journey Roseanna M. White took us on with this series, and I am excited to see what she releases next!
*Thank you, NetGalley and the publisher, for providing me with a pre-release copy of this novel. All thoughts and opinions are entirely my own.*
My Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Positive content: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Godly content: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Language:
Sexual content: ⭐️⭐️
Violence: ⭐️
Age: 15+
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kbpeanut's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
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? It's complicated
4.75
sarah_butler's review
emotional
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
grandmasusan's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
Loved this series. All 5 stars, however this was probably my favorite. The epilogue was amazing. Outstanding narrator. Looking forward to my next book by this gifted author. Loved the faith content.
trimbleteacher's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-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
bonniefakhri's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
5.0
candice_woods1003's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
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? N/A
5.0
Love the final installment in the Imposter's series. The characters are so loveable and brought to life, they feel like my friends and I'm sad their stories are complete.
While there were some dark themes in the book, Roseanna writes and does them so amazingly. This was one I highly recommend and gave me the best book hangover.
While there were some dark themes in the book, Roseanna writes and does them so amazingly. This was one I highly recommend and gave me the best book hangover.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse and Sexual assault
_dcall's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
5.0
I listened to this in audio form and thought the narrator did great. I thought the mystery and intrigue was well thought out and unfolded nicely. A page turner for me. I liked seeing some of the old characters written into the story. Overall, this story had all the markings of a well written story: solid dialogue, plot, characters, flow. I think it best to be read in order as you could get confused.
The romance part of the book had me guessing as to which path it would go and how'd it end. I thought the wrap up and self reflection and growth in both of the main characters was great.
This does touch on the seedier and depraved side of humanity-forced work in brothels and predator against a child (this wasn't detail more alluded to.) However, not in detail or as a part but not main focus.
The romance part of the book had me guessing as to which path it would go and how'd it end. I thought the wrap up and self reflection and growth in both of the main characters was great.
This does touch on the seedier and depraved side of humanity-forced work in brothels and predator against a child (this wasn't detail more alluded to.) However, not in detail or as a part but not main focus.
Content Warnings
Minor: Pedophilia and Trafficking
Not detailed but mentioned or alluded to. A part of the book but not main focus. Justice is served