Reviews

Of Manners and Murder: A Dear Miss Hermione Mystery by Anastasia Hastings

cweibel's review

adventurous lighthearted medium-paced

3.5

lexy1707's review against another edition

lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

4.0

jorkal22's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious tense medium-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

4.5

_balexis's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

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

3.5

kseaward's review against another edition

4.0

Violet takes over her aunt’s advice column and soon uncovers mystery involving a reader who had asked for advice. She must uncover what truly happened to the reader before her own life is at stake. 

amr2024's review

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

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

3.75

chelseakasten's review against another edition

mysterious slow-paced

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

1.5

I think we are supposed to like the main character, Violet, and view her as a modern feminist. In reality she is insufferable, self-important, and has something rude to say about everyone. She may be a femcel origin story. 
I almost DNFed this book about a third in because I couldn’t stand Violet and nothing was happening, but I had nothing else to read. It did start to pick up the pace and get interesting enough (hence 1.5 stars) but the ending was so horrible that it undid most of my goodwill towards it. There were so many places it could have gone but where it chose to go invoked the mother of all eye rolls. 

qwerty88's review against another edition

lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

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

3.5

the solution was perhaps a bit too obvious for someone reading who was primarily interested in the mystery

booknallnight's review against another edition

4.0

I love cozy mysteries and historical fiction. This is a perfect blend of the two. Absolutely adore Violet and really enjoyed the story as well. This one is perfect for those who enjoy a strong female lead and entertaining story.

I sincerely appreciate the publisher and NetGalley for the review copy. All opinions expressed are my own.

lprnana6572's review against another edition

4.0

Cute and entertaining read for a "Dear Abby" type protagonist in 19th century England.