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sometimesleelynnreads's review
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
yaragirl's review against another edition
4.0
In this, the third book of the “Manners and Monsters” series Lord and Lady Wycliff are invited to a house party in which they are to be the main source of entertainment. However, this notion is quickly dispelled when one of the guests is turned to stone and the search for the culprits begins with the viscount and viscountess Wycliff as the investigators.
The murder mystery part of the story gets two stars, it was very easy to figure out who was the culprits. Too easy I would say. The red herrings were not strong enough to cause any real confusion for the reader. Having said that, I loved the continued development of Wycliff and Hannah’s relationship. Throughout the course of the story, they learn more about each other and become more and more comfortable with one another. I thought that was handled well and although the mystery was easy to figure out the story was still very entertaining and a very quick read.
The murder mystery part of the story gets two stars, it was very easy to figure out who was the culprits. Too easy I would say. The red herrings were not strong enough to cause any real confusion for the reader. Having said that, I loved the continued development of Wycliff and Hannah’s relationship. Throughout the course of the story, they learn more about each other and become more and more comfortable with one another. I thought that was handled well and although the mystery was easy to figure out the story was still very entertaining and a very quick read.
andrealage's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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
4.0
squishies's review against another edition
4.0
[Note: Read in August, review written in December]
Mary and Frank's interactions are SO. WHOLESOME. Ugh, I love. Also the slowly budding romance between Hannah and Wycliff is pretty sweet.
Mage Tomlin is a terrible person.. felt for poor Timmy.
There was a lot of barking of laughter - wish Wallace changed this up a bit more often.
In any case, the mystery unravelled by Hannah and Wycliff was interesting (yet rather tragic) - enough to keep my attention late into the night, finishing yet another instalment in one sitting.
Mary and Frank's interactions are SO. WHOLESOME. Ugh, I love. Also the slowly budding romance between Hannah and Wycliff is pretty sweet.
Spoiler
Finally, Hannah finds out that Wycliff is a hellhound - though he did leave loads of unwitting clues for her to put together.Mage Tomlin is a terrible person.. felt for poor Timmy.
There was a lot of barking of laughter - wish Wallace changed this up a bit more often.
In any case, the mystery unravelled by Hannah and Wycliff was interesting (yet rather tragic) - enough to keep my attention late into the night, finishing yet another instalment in one sitting.
cebmaye's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
4.0
I am loving the slow burn of the characters relationship and how they are slowly falling for each other. Fun, whimsical writing style that is an easy and enjoyable read