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tjazz's review
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Sexual violence, Torture, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Physical abuse, and Misogyny
Sexual assault and predation in academia. Post war discussionkatiemack's review
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I received an eARC of this book from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
I hate finding a cozy mystery on the shelf (or on NetGalley) and realizing it's the seventh book in a series. Thankfully, this is the first one in this new historical series, which is set in 1920s London. The dinner party at which the attempted murder takes place is fine but less engaging than I thought it would be. Overall, though, the pace is pretty steady, which I appreciated. I enjoyed the amateur sleuth work of Saffron and Alexander, two research assistants who love to break-and-enter and crush the patriarchy. The chemistry between the two of them is fun and flirty but doesn't detract from the mystery, which feels particularly academic (in a good way).
I hate finding a cozy mystery on the shelf (or on NetGalley) and realizing it's the seventh book in a series. Thankfully, this is the first one in this new historical series, which is set in 1920s London. The dinner party at which the attempted murder takes place is fine but less engaging than I thought it would be. Overall, though, the pace is pretty steady, which I appreciated. I enjoyed the amateur sleuth work of Saffron and Alexander, two research assistants who love to break-and-enter and crush the patriarchy. The chemistry between the two of them is fun and flirty but doesn't detract from the mystery, which feels particularly academic (in a good way).
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual harassment and Murder
Minor: Torture and Sexual assault
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