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sincerely_anne's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
jcole32's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
tense
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
4.0
fhammond_36's review against another edition
4.0
This one took a while to grow on me. Good ensemble of characters and interesting historical bits (sorry it’s Monday and the words aren’t working so well). Not just sweet and light. Compelling pacing across the 3 cases. Looking forward to the next one.
bhofmeier's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
4.0
mg_in_md_'s review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-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? It's complicated
5.0
The audiobook narration is phenomenal!
italianforrose's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
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
4.25
mimosaeyes's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
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? Yes
4.0
What a nifty library find this was! The short chapters and fast pacing make this easy reading, while some of the subject matter is a little hard to stomach. Knowing that the treatment of the girls and women they rescue in this book is based on historical reality is rather brutal. The time period seems well-researched, the characters are compelling, the cases have a feminist and queer-positive bent to them - all in all, this is a complete package. I'm glad that this is intended to be a series. I would absolutely read more about Gus' adventures.
sarah2's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
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? It's complicated
4.0
Give me witty women with forceful personalities solving problems in a historic setting any day. The level of historical detail woven throughout the story helped given context and depth to the plot. The mystery and romance tropes included were utilized to great effect and I found myself really invested in the main characters, Lady Augusta and Lady Julia Colebrook. There were some issues with pacing, with some sections seeming to drag just a bit, but overall that did not detract from my enjoyment of the book as a whole. I hope that Alison Goodman continues to write more for these characters.
nickiteaches's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
kileyatkins21's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.5