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honeycupreads's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I love these characters so much! I’m so glad we got to spend some more time with them!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Murder, and Gun violence
Moderate: Blood, Injury/Injury detail, and Violence
Minor: Homophobia, Sexual content, and Suicide
emilywemily6's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
This novella set included two cozy reads that tie together the two duologies of the Secret Shanghai series together. So much wholesomeness!! And while these novellas added to the series, they feel like they could stand alone in their plot arcs. They definitely leave me wanting more, both of these characters and about the main plot in Foul Heart Huntsman. My only critiques are that in A Foul Thing, the couple was a bit too lovey dovey; since they are involved with weapons trade I would have loved more of that side of things. Also, in This Foul Murder, it was unclear that this took place a few months after A Foul Thing so I was really confused by the ending for a bit. It was so nice to see more of the “epilogue” of these two couples and I am so excited to finish the series!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Death, Gore, Murder, Violence, and Body horror
Minor: Child abuse and Sexual content
maple_dove's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was surprisingly cozy and lighthearted, despite all of the dark topics and content warnings. Juliette and Roma are no longer the same characters as they were in the These Violent Delights duology, but I'm glad they're living the lives they deserve, as well as Benedikt and Marshall. The banter is hilarious.
Favorite Quote:
Favorite Quote:
"Hey," Juliette said. The word was muffled because she hadn't bothered drawing away first.
"Hmm?"
"We should have a fight."
Roma made a perplexed sound, thinking he had misheard her. "I beg your pardon?" (Pg. 91)
HAHAHAHAHHAAHAH 笑死了！
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death, Violence, Murder, and Gun violence
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail
Minor: War, Homophobia, Drug use, Kidnapping, Suicide, Sexual content, and Trafficking
Unethical experimentation (minor)booksthatburn's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
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? It's complicated
5.0
"A Foul Thing" follows Roma and Juliette after the events of OUR VIOLENT ENDS, taking place during the events of FOUL LADY FORTUNE. "This Foul Murder" takes place almost immediately afterwards, starring Benedikt and Marshall.
As a sequel, LAST VIOLENT CALL addresses several important things left uncertain after OUR VIOLENT ENDS, specifically the fates of Roma and Juliette. It contains a new storyline related to their lives away from Shanghai, when someone approaches them for help. Technically the storyline related to the people they help is both introduced and resolved here, but so much of it is related to the broader context of FOUL LADY FORTUNE that it wouldn’t make very much sense without having read the first three books of the series. In "This Foul Murder", Marshall and Benedikt are on a week-long train ride at Roma and Juliette's behest when one of the passengers is messily murdered.
LAST VIOLENT CALL is definitely not the last book in the series, The very premise of this book contains so many spoilers that it should absolutely not be read before the first three novels in the main series.
I like "A Foul Thing". Given the broader context supplied by the earlier books, it is in turn sweet and deadly, surpassing any expectations I might’ve had for what an additional glimpse of Roma and Juliette could be. "This Foul Murder" has many very sweet moments between Marshall and Benedikt, giving a much better sense of their dynamic once they're officially a couple and away from Marshall's family. The murder investigation is lively and interesting, and I like how well the two novellas work as a companion to the main series, both individually and as a set.
As a sequel, LAST VIOLENT CALL addresses several important things left uncertain after OUR VIOLENT ENDS, specifically the fates of Roma and Juliette. It contains a new storyline related to their lives away from Shanghai, when someone approaches them for help. Technically the storyline related to the people they help is both introduced and resolved here, but so much of it is related to the broader context of FOUL LADY FORTUNE that it wouldn’t make very much sense without having read the first three books of the series. In "This Foul Murder", Marshall and Benedikt are on a week-long train ride at Roma and Juliette's behest when one of the passengers is messily murdered.
LAST VIOLENT CALL is definitely not the last book in the series, The very premise of this book contains so many spoilers that it should absolutely not be read before the first three novels in the main series.
I like "A Foul Thing". Given the broader context supplied by the earlier books, it is in turn sweet and deadly, surpassing any expectations I might’ve had for what an additional glimpse of Roma and Juliette could be. "This Foul Murder" has many very sweet moments between Marshall and Benedikt, giving a much better sense of their dynamic once they're officially a couple and away from Marshall's family. The murder investigation is lively and interesting, and I like how well the two novellas work as a companion to the main series, both individually and as a set.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Murder, Blood, Violence, Suicide attempt, and Suicide
Minor: Sexual content, Homophobia, Medical trauma, Panic attacks/disorders, Vomit, Medical content, and Trafficking
A FOUL THING Moderate CW for blood, violence, gun violence, injury detail, suicide, suicide attempt, death. Minor CW for sexual content, panic attacks, medical content, medical trauma, trafficking, murder. ----- THIS FOUL MURDER Moderate CW for blood, violence, murder, death. Minor CW for vomit, sexual content, homophobia, gun violence.bazkrekker111's review against another edition
hopeful
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Abandonment, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Pandemic/Epidemic, Panic attacks/disorders, Gore, Gun violence, Death, Drug use, Murder, Sexual content, Violence, and War
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