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It was a slow and tedious enough start that I nearly DNF’d it, but it did improve a bit. It is only ‘historical’ in the sense that it’s not modern-day, but it is not anchored to specific external events. I found the characters flat—you don’t make people multi-dimensional by giving them adventurous pasts. The interactions between Flo and Lady H are performative: oh, look at our camaraderie! We’ve lived such interesting lives that the current social conventions no longer apply to us! Aren’t we just too smug?

The plotting was sloppy with coincidences, the denouement in satisfying, and the kicker manipulative. I will not be continuing the series.

amclhr's review against another edition

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adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Loveable characters? Yes

4.25

deniset's review against another edition

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mysterious fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No

4.0

mara191's review against another edition

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3.0

Eine sehr amüsante und kurzweilige Geschichte. Musste ganz oft schmunzeln. Die Spannung hält sich aber in Grenzen. Dafür sind die Charaktere jedoch umso interessanter. Werde die anderen Bände bestimmt auch lesen. :)

tashshaw's review against another edition

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lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

soup27's review against another edition

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adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious relaxing slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

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