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ghostlypeach_'s review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
informative
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
For my first book with this author, I was massively impressed.
The true story and facts of Jack the Ripper is one I know well so it was nice to read something so familiar yet with a great take on the story. The facts were spun well to fit the narrative the author wanted to tell and even though I am aware of the crimes of Jack the Ripper, it was fun to see the truth mixed in with fiction.
Audrey was an awesome FMC, strong and logical and independent whilst still sticking with the restrictions of the late 1800s. I really enjoyed the blend of her wanting to be herself and fighting against a male run world whilst also embracing some parts of her femininity.
I really enjoyed Thomas and all the other male and female cast of characters and feel like they were all written well with their own individuality that assisted with the story. I found myself rereading Thomas’ dialogue and flirtations towards Audrey as they were so well written and the fact that he was so scandalous with his suggestions made him refreshing (again like Audrey considering the time they were in)
The romance, though minimal, was great and I could really feel the academic rivals / sexual tension between the pair
The pace of the story was great and I feel like the author has a brilliant style of writing that will lead me not only to read more of this series but more of her other books too
I will say that I did figure out the twist very very early on but absolutely nothing wrong with that, I think there were hints so it was guessable but I don’t think the author made it too obvious
Overall, this was a great mystery book with sexual tension between the main characters and a fast paced story that I could not put down since starting it
The true story and facts of Jack the Ripper is one I know well so it was nice to read something so familiar yet with a great take on the story. The facts were spun well to fit the narrative the author wanted to tell and even though I am aware of the crimes of Jack the Ripper, it was fun to see the truth mixed in with fiction.
Audrey was an awesome FMC, strong and logical and independent whilst still sticking with the restrictions of the late 1800s. I really enjoyed the blend of her wanting to be herself and fighting against a male run world whilst also embracing some parts of her femininity.
I really enjoyed Thomas and all the other male and female cast of characters and feel like they were all written well with their own individuality that assisted with the story. I found myself rereading Thomas’ dialogue and flirtations towards Audrey as they were so well written and the fact that he was so scandalous with his suggestions made him refreshing (again like Audrey considering the time they were in)
The romance, though minimal, was great and I could really feel the academic rivals / sexual tension between the pair
The pace of the story was great and I feel like the author has a brilliant style of writing that will lead me not only to read more of this series but more of her other books too
I will say that I did figure out the twist very very early on but absolutely nothing wrong with that, I think there were hints so it was guessable but I don’t think the author made it too obvious
Overall, this was a great mystery book with sexual tension between the main characters and a fast paced story that I could not put down since starting it
strwberrys_'s review against another edition
3.0
3.5 or .75 ⭐️
It’s embarrassing how hard I fw this.
It’s embarrassing how hard I fw this.
miremi's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
pers3ia's review against another edition
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
reading_through_the_pages's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
megsbookishtwins's review against another edition
3.0
Stalking Jack the Ripper was a fun and engaging read with an interesting mystery, albeit a little bit predictable (I guessed who Jack the Ripper was pretty early on.) Audrey Rose is interning with her Uncle who does autopsies and the recent bodies she has been working on have been brutal murders by the notorious Jack the Ripper. Her work is not considered an acceptable career option for women in 1888 and she has to do it in secret from her Father for fear of getting locked up in her golden cage. She was an interesting, complex, and formidable character even when she makes some questionable and not-so-smart choices.
The romance was nice and enjoyable. Audrey Rose and Thomas Cresswell have a lot of chemistry and witty banter that it was kind of hard not to enjoy the two together. Thomas Cresswell is a typical smart ass but is secretly a soft boy when it comes to Audrey Rose. So, obviously, one of my favourite ever tropes.
One thing that really let this book down for me was the superficial feminism. You would think a book about women, or should I say ONE woman, going against societal norms would feature... more women and more nuanced discussions about feminism, especially when you consider that Audrey Rose is a biracial women-she has Indian heritage. India had been colonized by Britain and was under brutal British rule. How can that not be discussed considering Audrey Rose was of Indian heritage while also being part of the British aristocracy? It was very glossed over and would definitely have impacted her feminism and her worldview.
What I also really enjoyed about Stalking Jack the Ripper was the world-building and setting as it was very atmospheric.
Overall, I would recommend if you are a fan of murder mysteries and historical fiction.
The romance was nice and enjoyable. Audrey Rose and Thomas Cresswell have a lot of chemistry and witty banter that it was kind of hard not to enjoy the two together. Thomas Cresswell is a typical smart ass but is secretly a soft boy when it comes to Audrey Rose. So, obviously, one of my favourite ever tropes.
One thing that really let this book down for me was the superficial feminism. You would think a book about women, or should I say ONE woman, going against societal norms would feature... more women and more nuanced discussions about feminism, especially when you consider that Audrey Rose is a biracial women-she has Indian heritage. India had been colonized by Britain and was under brutal British rule. How can that not be discussed considering Audrey Rose was of Indian heritage while also being part of the British aristocracy? It was very glossed over and would definitely have impacted her feminism and her worldview.
What I also really enjoyed about Stalking Jack the Ripper was the world-building and setting as it was very atmospheric.
Overall, I would recommend if you are a fan of murder mysteries and historical fiction.
ebac622's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
sprite_of_the_shadows's review against another edition
4.0
I loved the beginning of this book when the history and characters in this book. However, I couldn't help to feel that the conclusion did a disservice to the history. Over all entertaining but some of the plot holes and stretching disappointed me.
devey821's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75