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sarahlreadseverything's review against another edition
5.0
Once again I'm kicking myself for taking so long to continue The Crown of Tremontane series. Melissa McShane is now officially on my auto-read/buy list - even when the plot isn't totally for me, her books are just so enjoyable to read. And when the plot is for me I know I'll come back to them again and again.
I loved Telaine and found her character arc, particularly her struggles with her true self vs. the characters she has played, extremely enjoyable. The plot is an interesting one, and strays into some truly dark territory.
And, the short story that's included at the end of this one may have broken my heart into a million tiny little pieces. . . Alison *sob*. . .. Zara *sob*. . . Anthony *sob*.
I loved Telaine and found her character arc, particularly her struggles with her true self vs. the characters she has played, extremely enjoyable. The plot is an interesting one, and strays into some truly dark territory.
And, the short story that's included at the end of this one may have broken my heart into a million tiny little pieces. . . Alison *sob*. . .. Zara *sob*. . . Anthony *sob*.
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Also, am extremely intrigued about Ben's background and hope we get that story some day.technocracygirl's review
adventurous
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
3.5
lrwlee's review against another edition
5.0
Who do I want to be? This is the central question of the well-written Agent of the Crown (The Crown of Tremontane Book 3) by Melissa McShane.
I enjoyed the previous two books in this series. They were thought-filled, inspiring, and romantic and book three lives up to that same standard. While the cast of characters changes slightly, focusing this time on Telaine North Hunter, niece of King Jeffrey, there were many carryovers from the first two books to keep continuity...Read my full review on my blog at http://blog.lrwlee.com/2016/03/03/review-of-agent-of-the-crown/
I enjoyed the previous two books in this series. They were thought-filled, inspiring, and romantic and book three lives up to that same standard. While the cast of characters changes slightly, focusing this time on Telaine North Hunter, niece of King Jeffrey, there were many carryovers from the first two books to keep continuity...Read my full review on my blog at http://blog.lrwlee.com/2016/03/03/review-of-agent-of-the-crown/
swissmunicipal's review against another edition
4.0
I like that these books occur with gaps of time between them - and I liked this one, though the pacing was a little weird - with the climax of the story happening well before the end and the last quarter focused on the romantic resolution. I didn't have a problem with this, but it was unusual pacing.
korritif's review against another edition
3.0
It had a lot of issues in the middle but somewhere near 70% it picksup and becomes intresting. And the ending, how am I supposed to give 2 stars to a book that made me bawl, it was very well written.
cozyreads_fruityteas's review against another edition
3.0
I wasn't a huge fan of this series. The writing style and content left me feeling like something was missing. However, this third book was the best by far. I thought the story, characters, and action was all well thought out and presented in a way that continued to draw me in. Overall, I think the movement of this plot and the base of the story line along with the romance, are what sold me. Although the series was 'meh' to me, I will look back on it fondly after reading this third book.
ljackman's review against another edition
4.0
This whole trilogy is well written with solid world building and cultures described well. The juxtaposition of "modern Devices and magic, with the "old" style of living is fun to read. Could have described that better...but it's hard to do :) you just have to read it yourself
Telaine reminded me of the Scarlet Pimpernel...a pampered, spoiled Princess on the outside, but really a very canny and intelligent spy on the inside.
Ben the blacksmith is the latest addition to my collection of book boyfriends because of...well...everything!
Telaine reminded me of the Scarlet Pimpernel...a pampered, spoiled Princess on the outside, but really a very canny and intelligent spy on the inside.
Ben the blacksmith is the latest addition to my collection of book boyfriends because of...well...everything!
inteamanda's review against another edition
4.0
Been reading a lot of good books lately and this was one of them. I knew I would like it when I bought it, I've read the other books in the series, and I wasn't wrong.
What I've admired about this series is that the author doesn't try to make everyone perfect and doesn't try to make life perfect. I really like the dynamics, all characters are so different.
I'm also intrigued. The other novels, while in the same universe and with some of the characters recurring, haven't had much to do with each other. They don't continue as a series in the sense that you have read them all. BUT, I feel as if some hints were dropped that it might not be so in the next. I guess we'll see come October, can't wait!
What I've admired about this series is that the author doesn't try to make everyone perfect and doesn't try to make life perfect. I really like the dynamics, all characters are so different.
I'm also intrigued. The other novels, while in the same universe and with some of the characters recurring, haven't had much to do with each other. They don't continue as a series in the sense that you have read them all. BUT, I feel as if some hints were dropped that it might not be so in the next. I guess we'll see come October, can't wait!
aimee70807's review
5.0
This was a twisty, good book about a spy who's lost herself in creating another identity. It's a standalone, which is good since I couldn't get into book two, but it reminds me a bit of the multi-generational, interconnected Valdemar tales (meaning that you kinda wish you'd read the other books even if you're not confused without them).
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