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emilybordelovewrites's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
haewilya's review against another edition
3.0
Liked this one better than the second one. Atleast as far as I can remember. I really like the mystery in this one.
mikki1970's review against another edition
5.0
There is plenty of needless angst and drama, but still, an enjoyable read.
samoflarsen's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
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? It's complicated
4.75
jbrooxd's review against another edition
4.0
4 stars = Great! Might re-read.
Terrific addition to this great mystery series. I love the characters in this. The mystery in this one was excellent - I was guessing all the way to the end, and wrong every time. Satisfying resolution to all the main threads. The ending sets up the next book, which I am eager to read later this fall - but I'm a little sad over Rosalind's choice regarding the men in her life. We'll see how things progress in the next book.
Terrific addition to this great mystery series. I love the characters in this. The mystery in this one was excellent - I was guessing all the way to the end, and wrong every time. Satisfying resolution to all the main threads. The ending sets up the next book, which I am eager to read later this fall - but I'm a little sad over Rosalind's choice regarding the men in her life. We'll see how things progress in the next book.
growintogardens's review against another edition
1.0
This one didn't work for me. There were a couple interesting moments at the end, but I actually fell asleep twice listening to the audiobook. Also, I really didn't enjoy the Byron element. This was not so much because I hate having historical figures in books, that can be interesting sometimes, but more that Byron wasn't compelling in this. He also wasn't really involved despite, well, being involved. It was weird, and I just didn't really connect to the overall plot or the characters.
mirificmoxie's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
holtfan's review against another edition
3.0
I find I did not "click" with this one as much as the first two--and I think the problem lies with the theme. The first book deals with a place (Almack's). The second with a political/social issue (divorce). This one deals with a particular scandal that rocked the Regency era (Lady Caroline Lamb and Lord Byron!). Instead of snip-its about the era, the chapters begin with out-of-context quotes from letters from the various players in the story.
I surprised myself by "enjoying" reading about Lady Caro, Lord Byron, Lady Melbourne, etc. Usually if I have a passing acquaintance with a historical personage, reading about their fictional counterpart leaves me less than thrilled. But it is quite interesting here, with high drama and strong personalities.
But things felt less cohesive than the earlier books because while the book center around a "thing", it is not a tangible thing like a place or particular legal status. These individuals have intense history and, one suspects, will go on to have more history.
Anyway, I'm not sure I'm explaining it right, except that I'm now left with a burning desire to pick up a biography about Lady Caroline Lamb and I feel dissatisfied that I don't know what happens to all of the real people!
I also found the romance harder to swallow in this one. I think it would be better without the love triangle. Devon Whatshisname, Duke of Winterborne (because I don't think the book ever says his name without reminding you he is a duke) is such a nonentity it isn't funny. I'd be much more interested in Rosalind trying to figure out if she wants to move further down the social standing by taking up with her Bow Street Runner than this will she/won't she with a guy who gets like three lines of dialogue. Perhaps we will learn to like him more in the next installment?
I surprised myself by "enjoying" reading about Lady Caro, Lord Byron, Lady Melbourne, etc. Usually if I have a passing acquaintance with a historical personage, reading about their fictional counterpart leaves me less than thrilled. But it is quite interesting here, with high drama and strong personalities.
But things felt less cohesive than the earlier books because while the book center around a "thing", it is not a tangible thing like a place or particular legal status. These individuals have intense history and, one suspects, will go on to have more history.
Anyway, I'm not sure I'm explaining it right, except that I'm now left with a burning desire to pick up a biography about Lady Caroline Lamb and I feel dissatisfied that I don't know what happens to all of the real people!
I also found the romance harder to swallow in this one. I think it would be better without the love triangle. Devon Whatshisname, Duke of Winterborne (because I don't think the book ever says his name without reminding you he is a duke) is such a nonentity it isn't funny. I'd be much more interested in Rosalind trying to figure out if she wants to move further down the social standing by taking up with her Bow Street Runner than this will she/won't she with a guy who gets like three lines of dialogue. Perhaps we will learn to like him more in the next installment?