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rynn82's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
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? It's complicated
5.0
I'm sure it's possible for someone to write a murder mystery that is more exactly suited to my tastes, but I'm not sure it's probable. I told myself "I'll finish reading this on my lunch break" and then took my life into my own hands by finishing it on my walk in to work instead. It's a bit of an emotional rollercoaster, with some cool twists.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide, Grief, Sexual assault, Sexism, Gaslighting, Rape, Homophobia, Abortion, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, Ableism, Emotional abuse, Death, and Classism
Minor: Alcohol
madscientistcat's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This book was fantastic! I absolutely love KJ's historical romances, including the ones with a healthy serving of action or mystery, so I felt pretty confident I would enjoy her foray into the non-romance genre as well. And enjoy it I did! While the main focus of Death in the Spires is on the mystery, there is still a delightful dash of queer romance and friendship. As always, KJ's historical research is impeccable and I enjoy the mix of historical accuracy with a touch of progressive tone.
(This was a review of a free advanced review copy. Thanks to Storm, KJ Charles, and NetGalley for that privilege!)
(This was a review of a free advanced review copy. Thanks to Storm, KJ Charles, and NetGalley for that privilege!)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Homophobia
Minor: Child death, Rape, and Suicide
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