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toastyghosty13's review
dark
mysterious
sad
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? It's complicated
3.25
This was an oddly unsettling book that I have read of this series thus far. Most of the mysteries that Flavia solves are somewhat detached from Flavia and the De Luce family, but this time they find her mother's body. Flavia then starts the arduous and emotional process of proving her mother's murder and solving it, which would be traumatic for anyone.
The ending of this book was a slight cliffhanger that was a great setup for the next book. I am heavily invested in Flavia, and I feel like this fits very well with the fact that I have been reading the Gallagher Girls series lately too. I love Flavia's adventures and I think the next books will be a great change of pace for her.
The ending of this book was a slight cliffhanger that was a great setup for the next book. I am heavily invested in Flavia, and I feel like this fits very well with the fact that I have been reading the Gallagher Girls series lately too. I love Flavia's adventures and I think the next books will be a great change of pace for her.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and Death
Moderate: Murder
milenabates's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Death of parent
dreamerfreak's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Murder, Death, and Death of parent
itsalina's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-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
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Death, and Grief
Minor: Murder
orchidlilly's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-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? Yes
4.0
Another lovely de Luce book, we finally get some answers in relation to Harriet's death, as well as more insight to Flavia's immediate and extended family
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness, Violence, Colonisation, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Suicide, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Death of parent, Grief, and Bullying
Minor: Blood, Animal death, Classism, Medical content, War, and Alcohol
jacquelynjoan's review
adventurous
funny
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? Yes
5.0
Another great Flavia book! This one includes some pivotal changes in Flavia's life and some very interesting revelations about her family. Can't wait to continue with the next book!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gore, Murder, Blood, and Death of parent
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