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3.5 AVERAGE
3.5 AVERAGE
Thank you for Netgalley and the publisher for providing me an e-arc in exchange for my honest review.
I will start with saying that I loved this book so much and I might have a hard time staying objective in my reciew.
This book gave me major Agatha Christie vibes dressed in a bit more modern thinking and writing style. I loved all the characters and the premise of the story.
The main character Saffron joins forces with his colleague Alexander to unweil who could be behind the poisoning that happens during a party they both attend. Both Saffron and Alexander make annoying mistakes througout their crime solving, but I've found this as a plus that made the story that much more beliveable since they're not professional detectives.
I read this book for weeks because I was travelling and had very limited time for reading, whilst most books would've lost my attention during this timespan, this book got me going back fro more and more. I also saw a great deal of myself in Saffron and that made this journey all that more enjoyable.
I don't know if any more books are planned or if this book will become a series at all, but I would be delighted to read more of Saffron's adventures.
I will start with saying that I loved this book so much and I might have a hard time staying objective in my reciew.
This book gave me major Agatha Christie vibes dressed in a bit more modern thinking and writing style. I loved all the characters and the premise of the story.
The main character Saffron joins forces with his colleague Alexander to unweil who could be behind the poisoning that happens during a party they both attend. Both Saffron and Alexander make annoying mistakes througout their crime solving, but I've found this as a plus that made the story that much more beliveable since they're not professional detectives.
I read this book for weeks because I was travelling and had very limited time for reading, whilst most books would've lost my attention during this timespan, this book got me going back fro more and more. I also saw a great deal of myself in Saffron and that made this journey all that more enjoyable.
I don't know if any more books are planned or if this book will become a series at all, but I would be delighted to read more of Saffron's adventures.
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I liked the premise of this novel, but for someone who is supposed to be intelligent, the protagonist did some very illogical and dangerous things.
The ending set things up well for sequels.
The ending set things up well for sequels.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexism, Sexual harassment
Minor: Vomit, Medical content
informative
mysterious
fast-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
inspiring
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
dnf at 30%. I couldn’t get through the cadence of the writing, the constant use of characters’ names whenever something was happening, and after Saffron poisoned herself (at least she got yelled at for being an idiot) stumbled through the next few pages until deciding this book wasn’t for me.
adventurous
mysterious
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
informative
mysterious
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
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
I enjoyed this mystery and am quite glad that I listened. It didn’t feel particularly individual, but I liked the fmc, Saffron.
I will probably continue the series.
I will probably continue the series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment
Moderate: Misogyny, Vomit, War
Minor: Alcoholism, Infidelity, Death of parent
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
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