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booksbybindu's review
5.0
Off the bat, I am going to say that I don't read romance - it's not a genre that normally jumps out at me. But when I read the blurb for this one and saw it was about a mystery writer who was also a private detective I was intrigued! I am so pleased I read this book - I adored it!!! This is why I love blogging as you come across books that you wouldn't normally read and sometimes they blow you away.
‘To Write A Wrong’ was a joy to read - it was light-hearted, funny, full of tension in regards to the mystery side and also the romantic side! It has a hero that radiated ‘leading man’ and a heroine I fell in love with myself. The dialogue was witty, the writing crisp and snappy, there were supporting characters that were just as interesting as Daphne and Herman. In fact from what I can see from the synopsis from the rest of the series, each book deals with a different private detective in the agency…and I am desperate to now read them!
I really resonated with Daphe - she is strong-willed, highly intelligent, full of love and empathy to those she meets and full of banter that slips easily off her tongue. I wish I could be friends with her and that is a sign of a well developed and written character! I also adored the plot of this book but I can't really say what my favourite parts were as then there would be spoilers! Just know its an awesome riot of a book that is highly entertaining to read. I would read anything about this set of characters straight away as I felt bereft when I finished the book and had to leave their world!
I hope you pick this one up!
‘To Write A Wrong’ was a joy to read - it was light-hearted, funny, full of tension in regards to the mystery side and also the romantic side! It has a hero that radiated ‘leading man’ and a heroine I fell in love with myself. The dialogue was witty, the writing crisp and snappy, there were supporting characters that were just as interesting as Daphne and Herman. In fact from what I can see from the synopsis from the rest of the series, each book deals with a different private detective in the agency…and I am desperate to now read them!
I really resonated with Daphe - she is strong-willed, highly intelligent, full of love and empathy to those she meets and full of banter that slips easily off her tongue. I wish I could be friends with her and that is a sign of a well developed and written character! I also adored the plot of this book but I can't really say what my favourite parts were as then there would be spoilers! Just know its an awesome riot of a book that is highly entertaining to read. I would read anything about this set of characters straight away as I felt bereft when I finished the book and had to leave their world!
I hope you pick this one up!
thelibraryofimagination's review
4.0
At first, I was unsure what to think of this book. It seemed a strange start. I almost put it down. But I persevered and I am very pleased with myself. I loved this story.
Daphne is quirky, intelligent and brave. Her colleagues have big personalities. Together they make this book a delight to read.
The story is intriguing. The mystery alongside the silliness and seriousness is a wonderful combination. But what I especially liked was the humour. It made me laugh out loud. The wittines, the word play and even some of the situations were hilarious. Very entertaining.
I admire Turano’s ability to bring women’s issues into her work. Despite the setting of the story, the issues she raises were addressed appropriately for that time and are still relevant to the current time. Turano uses this story to share her voice on several issues and I commend her ability to touch on them while maintaining the realism in her fictional world.
If you are looking for a quirky mystery romance, this book is for you. I am so pleased I had the opportunity to read this book.
I received an ecopy of this book via Love Books Tours. Thank you. AD/PR This is the second book in the Bleeker Street Inquiry Agency series. I desperately want to read the first book now.
Daphne is quirky, intelligent and brave. Her colleagues have big personalities. Together they make this book a delight to read.
The story is intriguing. The mystery alongside the silliness and seriousness is a wonderful combination. But what I especially liked was the humour. It made me laugh out loud. The wittines, the word play and even some of the situations were hilarious. Very entertaining.
I admire Turano’s ability to bring women’s issues into her work. Despite the setting of the story, the issues she raises were addressed appropriately for that time and are still relevant to the current time. Turano uses this story to share her voice on several issues and I commend her ability to touch on them while maintaining the realism in her fictional world.
If you are looking for a quirky mystery romance, this book is for you. I am so pleased I had the opportunity to read this book.
I received an ecopy of this book via Love Books Tours. Thank you. AD/PR This is the second book in the Bleeker Street Inquiry Agency series. I desperately want to read the first book now.
randikaye's review
5.0
When I read the first book in The Bleeker Street Inquiry Agency, I must admit Daphne's character truly intrigued me... Jen Turano is such a master at creating these quirky characters that are endearing and hilarious, and Daphne is perhaps her best yet. As such, I absolutely could not wait to read her story in To Write a Wrong. I am happy to say that this story did not disappoint. I loved it each and every mishap she found herself in as she tried to unravel the mystery of who was trying to kill mystery writer Herman. Of course, the romance between the two writers was fantastic as well... giving me just the perfect blend of romance, mystery and humor... really, there was nothing about this story that I didn't enjoy! Jen Turano's stories are always such a joy to experience, and this one truly might be my favorite yet. I cannot wait to see what the ladies at the Bleeker Street Inquiry Agency get up to next!
**I received a complimentary copy of this book for consideration. All thoughts are my own.
**I received a complimentary copy of this book for consideration. All thoughts are my own.
adventuresofaliterarynature's review
4.0
Opening a Turano book is always a mix of knowing what to expect and also having no idea what is coming! You know there will be humor, hijinks, and a special brand of charming ridiculousness that only Jen Turano can pull off, but there’s just no way to guess how it will play out!
This particular book took a little bit of time to pick up speed at least for me. I felt that not a lot was happening in the first half but the pace definitely sped up some for the second half and finished well!
The main characters were both writers and bookish types which is always fun as a reader to have something major in common with the heroine and/or hero! Daphne and Herman intrigued each other from the start and it was fun to watch their relationship play out!
There was a full cast of supporting characters and lots of amusing, what I call “Turano quirks”, sprinkled amongst them to make for lots of entertaining moments!
So all in all, despite the slow start, this was another Turano win!
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own.
This particular book took a little bit of time to pick up speed at least for me. I felt that not a lot was happening in the first half but the pace definitely sped up some for the second half and finished well!
The main characters were both writers and bookish types which is always fun as a reader to have something major in common with the heroine and/or hero! Daphne and Herman intrigued each other from the start and it was fun to watch their relationship play out!
There was a full cast of supporting characters and lots of amusing, what I call “Turano quirks”, sprinkled amongst them to make for lots of entertaining moments!
So all in all, despite the slow start, this was another Turano win!
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own.
heather_pluim's review
5.0
This is the first book I've read by this author and I loved it! It was the perfect balance of mystery and romance and the banter between Daphne and Herman was so funny. This book kept me up easy too late on multiple nights, and I will definitely be reading the other books in this series.
meezcarrie's review
5.0
4.5 stars
Oh, Daphne. One of the things I loved most about book 1 in this series, To Steal a Heart, was side character Daphne and her quirky antics. So you can imagine how much I was looking forward to Daphne being the heroine in her own story, To Write a Wrong! I am pleased to report that I found her just as delightful in her starring role, and I read this book with a big grin on my face that just didn’t go away.
Daphne’s sincere earnestness to discover who’s trying to kill renowned mystery author Herman Henderson is hilariously juxtaposed against how simultaneously horrible AND lucky she actually is at it. Her innate quirkiness is buoyed further by her undercover persona in a house party full of authors (where she must keep no less than 3 of her identities a secret at any given time) and equally quirky supporting characters. Add to that some classic Turano “madcap mayhem” in the form of rescue bustles, pirate costumes, bad poetry, secret passages and a lengthy suspect list, and you’ll find yourself hoping laughter burns as many calories as actually exercising!
Herman is a swoony hero with his own set of quirks, and I loved the affectionately tongue-in-cheek look at authors that his – and Daphne’s – profession allows. Their meet-cute made me laugh out loud, and it just got better from there. The banter, the admiration, the affection, all of it had me grinning from ear to ear and it was made all the more endearing by the fact they both are rather clueless as to a) their appeal and b) the state of the other’s feelings.
In Daphne’s quest to eliminate the threat to Herman’s life, we also get to explore some deeper issues like anxiety, grief, fear, trauma, and gender roles / disparity in the late 1800s. The author seamlessly integrates these themes into the story without sacrificing either their importance or the light-hearted tone of the book. That’s a rare combination, but Turano pulled it off superbly.
Bottom Line: Any time I pick up a book by Jen Turano, I know I’ll be laughing often. To Write a Wrong is no exception. Quirky & endearing characters romp through every page, and just when you think it can’t possibly get any zanier… it does. A delightful story with hints of Clue, Oscar Wilde, Georgette Heyer, and a comedic voice all Turano’s own, To Write a Wrong is exactly the feel-good story we all need to be reading right now.
(I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book)
first reviewed at Reading Is My SuperPower
Oh, Daphne. One of the things I loved most about book 1 in this series, To Steal a Heart, was side character Daphne and her quirky antics. So you can imagine how much I was looking forward to Daphne being the heroine in her own story, To Write a Wrong! I am pleased to report that I found her just as delightful in her starring role, and I read this book with a big grin on my face that just didn’t go away.
Daphne’s sincere earnestness to discover who’s trying to kill renowned mystery author Herman Henderson is hilariously juxtaposed against how simultaneously horrible AND lucky she actually is at it. Her innate quirkiness is buoyed further by her undercover persona in a house party full of authors (where she must keep no less than 3 of her identities a secret at any given time) and equally quirky supporting characters. Add to that some classic Turano “madcap mayhem” in the form of rescue bustles, pirate costumes, bad poetry, secret passages and a lengthy suspect list, and you’ll find yourself hoping laughter burns as many calories as actually exercising!
Herman is a swoony hero with his own set of quirks, and I loved the affectionately tongue-in-cheek look at authors that his – and Daphne’s – profession allows. Their meet-cute made me laugh out loud, and it just got better from there. The banter, the admiration, the affection, all of it had me grinning from ear to ear and it was made all the more endearing by the fact they both are rather clueless as to a) their appeal and b) the state of the other’s feelings.
In Daphne’s quest to eliminate the threat to Herman’s life, we also get to explore some deeper issues like anxiety, grief, fear, trauma, and gender roles / disparity in the late 1800s. The author seamlessly integrates these themes into the story without sacrificing either their importance or the light-hearted tone of the book. That’s a rare combination, but Turano pulled it off superbly.
Bottom Line: Any time I pick up a book by Jen Turano, I know I’ll be laughing often. To Write a Wrong is no exception. Quirky & endearing characters romp through every page, and just when you think it can’t possibly get any zanier… it does. A delightful story with hints of Clue, Oscar Wilde, Georgette Heyer, and a comedic voice all Turano’s own, To Write a Wrong is exactly the feel-good story we all need to be reading right now.
(I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book)
first reviewed at Reading Is My SuperPower
kbaney's review
4.0
Daphne Beekman is a woman author mystery writer who uses a male pseudonym to hide her identity. She also becomes part owner of an inquiry agency (private detective). Her flamboyant character really makes the book come alive.
Herman Henderson's life is in danger and he seeks the services of the Bleeker Street Inquiry Agency to uncover who tried to kill him. He's a mystery writer and Daphne's biggest competition, only he doesn't know it.
As Daphne and the other inquiry agents sniff out the attempted murderer, she and Herman develop feelings for each other. Many twists and turns keep the reader on the edge of their seat.
What I liked about this book:
- Turano really knows how to write intrigue, with just the right amount of secrets and reveals timed perfectly.
- Daphne's character is one of the most amazingly layered and complex characters I've read in years. You never know what might happen.
- Herman's character is also deep and well-rounded. A manly man with a few flaws.
Most of Jen Turano books that I've read have been the audio version, which I prefer. She has a tendency to repeat word-for-word snippets of dialogue between characters, which comes across better when listening to a narrator.
Time Period: Gilded Age
Location: New York (high society) and Newport
Romance: Very clean, sweet. Just some kissing.
Faith: The faith element was relatively light throughout most of the book.
Herman Henderson's life is in danger and he seeks the services of the Bleeker Street Inquiry Agency to uncover who tried to kill him. He's a mystery writer and Daphne's biggest competition, only he doesn't know it.
As Daphne and the other inquiry agents sniff out the attempted murderer, she and Herman develop feelings for each other. Many twists and turns keep the reader on the edge of their seat.
What I liked about this book:
- Turano really knows how to write intrigue, with just the right amount of secrets and reveals timed perfectly.
- Daphne's character is one of the most amazingly layered and complex characters I've read in years. You never know what might happen.
- Herman's character is also deep and well-rounded. A manly man with a few flaws.
Most of Jen Turano books that I've read have been the audio version, which I prefer. She has a tendency to repeat word-for-word snippets of dialogue between characters, which comes across better when listening to a narrator.
Time Period: Gilded Age
Location: New York (high society) and Newport
Romance: Very clean, sweet. Just some kissing.
Faith: The faith element was relatively light throughout most of the book.
rachel_loves_2_read's review
4.0
When I think of Jen’s books I think fun romance. This book definitely lived up to that. Although it didn’t make me laugh out loud like the first in the series I was certainly entertained and delighted reading this book. I loved the layers to the mystery In the book, how the heroine’s anxiety is addressed but not suddenly cured, the banter, and of course the romance. I’m very much looking forward to the next book.