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3.91 AVERAGE
3.91 AVERAGE
After her house is broken into, a lepidopterist (butterfly scientist) is thrown into chaos when a mysterious baron whisks her away into the safety of a gruff scientist. After the baron is murdered, the pair go on the run all the while trying to figure out why they are being targeted and why the baron was murdered.
A Victorian historical mystery that’s both dramatic and witty. Ridiculous at times, but still enjoyable. It was kinda annoying how the characters would somehow always find a way to show how worldly, well traveled and knowledgeable they are of the utmost reaches of the world. Got to be a little much like we get it already, calm down.
I did really like Veronica Speedwell, despite some of her annoying tendencies. What I liked most about her is also what made her highly anachronistic: her modernism and forthrightness. She repeatedly admits to having “intimate dalliances” with men and freely talks about them with her male companion. Very entertaining to read about, and I like the idea of a feminist Victorian woman, but not too sure how realistic it actually is.
A Victorian historical mystery that’s both dramatic and witty. Ridiculous at times, but still enjoyable. It was kinda annoying how the characters would somehow always find a way to show how worldly, well traveled and knowledgeable they are of the utmost reaches of the world. Got to be a little much like we get it already, calm down.
I did really like Veronica Speedwell, despite some of her annoying tendencies. What I liked most about her is also what made her highly anachronistic: her modernism and forthrightness. She repeatedly admits to having “intimate dalliances” with men and freely talks about them with her male companion. Very entertaining to read about, and I like the idea of a feminist Victorian woman, but not too sure how realistic it actually is.
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
3.5 stars
This was a fun read. I love reading about women in the 1800's that buck the system and do what they want. I love these characters and will continue the series.
This was a fun read. I love reading about women in the 1800's that buck the system and do what they want. I love these characters and will continue the series.
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
dark
funny
informative
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
A little slow at the beginning, but very satisfying. I look forward to the next in the series.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
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:
No