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disnelyse's review against another edition
dark
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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, and Murder
Moderate: Blood, Violence, and Kidnapping
Minor: Sexual content
notpresent22's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I have thoroughly enjoyed reading the Stalking Jack the Ripper series and following the characters of Audrey Ross and Thomas. Firstly I should say it was these books that reignited my love of murder mystery, having a darker tone than the cozy murder mysteries I grew up with. I adore the characters and am very sad to have to say goodbye to them now. This book is a good read and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a good serial killer murder mystery.
I won't lie at the beginning I was confused and slightly annoyed at the backtracking of Nathaniel as Jack the Ripper, but as the story developed I found that it started to make so much more sense and felt planned out. My biggest critique of the series as a whole is I wish there were more consistent clues in this regard but honestly, this is a minor complaint.
I love this book and this series alot.
I love this book and this series alot.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping, Body horror, Vomit, Classism, Stalking, Torture, Death of parent, Gore, Confinement, Blood, Medical trauma, Misogyny, Murder, Sexism, Violence, Child death, Physical abuse, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Sexual content, Death, and Grief
Moderate: Abortion
Minor: Forced institutionalization
thelongroadtosanity's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
"Beware of trusting beautiful creatures. They hide the most wicked surprises."
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With the events among the Etruria concluded, Audrey Rose and Thomas find themselves neck deep in another murder, this one more brutalized than the last. Coming to the conclusion that they have been on the trail of this serial killer from the very beginning, shocking truths are discovered about the true identity of Jack the Ripper, who now may call himself the Devil as he prowls the streets of America.
I love Audrey and Thomas together, and I am very happy that they had a chance to get to their own happy ending after the events of Chicago. Even though there was a lot more speculation about the identity of the Ripper, I was shocked when the truth was revealed to me. I wasn't able to put the book down for the conclusion of events, completely and entirely absorbed by the bloodbath that practically ensued.
This was such a wonderful conclusion to the series, and even though I am sad that it is over, I still want to know more! I would love to read a short novella of Audrey and Thomas's adventures in the future! Despite feeling like the conclusion of their love story being placed on the backburner for this read, it was very well done, with the perfect amount of intrigue, murder, speculation, and romantic tension. I loved the development of Audrey Rose in this plotline. She really has come a long way since the beginning in regards to embracing her own inner darkness. <3
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With the events among the Etruria concluded, Audrey Rose and Thomas find themselves neck deep in another murder, this one more brutalized than the last. Coming to the conclusion that they have been on the trail of this serial killer from the very beginning, shocking truths are discovered about the true identity of Jack the Ripper, who now may call himself the Devil as he prowls the streets of America.
I love Audrey and Thomas together, and I am very happy that they had a chance to get to their own happy ending after the events of Chicago. Even though there was a lot more speculation about the identity of the Ripper, I was shocked when the truth was revealed to me. I wasn't able to put the book down for the conclusion of events, completely and entirely absorbed by the bloodbath that practically ensued.
This was such a wonderful conclusion to the series, and even though I am sad that it is over, I still want to know more! I would love to read a short novella of Audrey and Thomas's adventures in the future! Despite feeling like the conclusion of their love story being placed on the backburner for this read, it was very well done, with the perfect amount of intrigue, murder, speculation, and romantic tension. I loved the development of Audrey Rose in this plotline. She really has come a long way since the beginning in regards to embracing her own inner darkness. <3
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder and Violence
Moderate: Body horror, Blood, Medical content, and Medical trauma
fromjuliereads's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Definitely my least favourite of the series. While I'm happy for the ending, it almost felt unnecessary in some ways for this book to exist. I get why it did, but it just didn't work well for me. Also I wanted far more of the grandmother?! She was awesome. She should have shown up in the first books.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Murder, Stalking, Violence, Body horror, Kidnapping, and Vomit
tanvi45's review
dark
mysterious
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? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Gore, Blood, and Death
pagesbycaroline's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Gore, and Medical content
Moderate: Grief, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Torture, Murder, Sexual content, and Violence
booksareprettycoolyay's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder and Death
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Sexual content
sydneyluxford's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
I’m going to need a long time to recover from this series. Holy fucking shit. I did not think that when I read the first book, I would grow to love this series in the way that I have.
I’m actually convinced Audrey Rose and Thomas are soulmates. Everything their relationship went through in the last two books is proof of that. No matter how much they went through and no matter who tried to come between them, they always found themselves back together.
The amount of times I absolutely bawled my eyes out during this book was unhealthy. I thought I cried a lot when I finish the third book, but I cried so much more during this one. Happy and sad tears.No, I actually can’t do this, I just remembered their reunion at the end of chapter fifty-three.
My only criticism of this book, is that the first half of it is very focused on their relationship instead of solving the case, but I absolutely loved it until Miss Whitehall and Thomas’ dad got involved 😒.
I’m convinced Maniscalco can never give Audrey and Thomas a break.I thought this book was going to be them, finally happy together, solving a murder. NO. Something had to come between them again. And Audrey had to get so personally involved again.
The last ten chapters of the book, holy shit. That man is a true fucking psycho. He is definitely the most creepy out of the other revealed murderers in the other books. This man OPENLY admitted that he enjoyed killing and that was basically his only motive…Nah, when he thought about killing Audrey and MOANED???? Please, get away from me and seek some help, thanks xx.
I knew exactly who the killer was in this book as soon as we were introduced to him. I KNEW. It still didn’t take away from the story though, because I was never 100% certain.
THE EPILOGUE AT THE END HAD ME CRYING. They finally got their happy ending 🥲. Now, when is it my turn, huh?????? AUDREY ROSE AND THOMAS ARE SOULMATES AND I WON’T BE HEARING ARGUMENTS.
You know what I NEED now? I need a book where Audrey and Thomas solve a murder together, where nothing comes between their relationship and they are happy. That’s a NEED, not a want xx.
If this was the last book i ever read, I’d die a happy girl.
I’m actually convinced Audrey Rose and Thomas are soulmates. Everything their relationship went through in the last two books is proof of that. No matter how much they went through and no matter who tried to come between them, they always found themselves back together.
The amount of times I absolutely bawled my eyes out during this book was unhealthy. I thought I cried a lot when I finish the third book, but I cried so much more during this one. Happy and sad tears.
My only criticism of this book, is that the first half of it is very focused on their relationship instead of solving the case, but I absolutely loved it until Miss Whitehall and Thomas’ dad got involved 😒.
I’m convinced Maniscalco can never give Audrey and Thomas a break.
The last ten chapters of the book, holy shit. That man is a true fucking psycho. He is definitely the most creepy out of the other revealed murderers in the other books. This man OPENLY admitted that he enjoyed killing and that was basically his only motive…
I knew exactly who the killer was in this book as soon as we were introduced to him. I KNEW. It still didn’t take away from the story though, because I was never 100% certain.
THE EPILOGUE AT THE END HAD ME CRYING. They finally got their happy ending 🥲. Now, when is it my turn, huh?????? AUDREY ROSE AND THOMAS ARE SOULMATES AND I WON’T BE HEARING ARGUMENTS.
You know what I NEED now? I need a book where Audrey and Thomas solve a murder together, where nothing comes between their relationship and they are happy. That’s a NEED, not a want xx.
If this was the last book i ever read, I’d die a happy girl.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use, Fire/Fire injury, Blood, Body horror, Death, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Torture, Violence, Confinement, and Gore
Moderate: Cursing
estellejacksons's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
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? No
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Murder, Violence, and Body horror
Minor: Abortion
violattes's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
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? Yes
4.5
This book tied everything in the series! I loved how things ended between Thomas and Audrey Rose. I loved how their budding romance in the first book ended with true and eternal love in the final installment. I absolutely loved how Audrey Rose finally overcame her demons by herself after battling with it for the past books. The reveal was a bit predictable, but was satisfying in a way due to Audrey Rose’s issues with the whole investigation. I’ll miss Thomas and Audrey Rose since this is the last book, but i would definitely reread the entire series again! 😭
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Murder, and Violence