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lastblossom's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Thanks to NetGalley for an advance copy.
tl;dr
A quick, easy read with low stakes and a likable lead.
About
Sybil Stamper usually prefers to keep to herself with her books and her lists. But she dreams of being the belle of the ball, just once in her life, and a chance meeting with a designer might make that happen. That is, until a robbery steals away both dresses and her shot at a happy ending. Can she and the other members of her book club retrieve the dresses in time?
Thoughts
The Wild Wynchesters series is on my to-read list, but this spinoff book is the first I've managed to read of it. There are several references to the previous books in the main line and a couple hints about the next one, but I was still able to follow this story well enough. It's a quick read - good for a lazy afternoon when you want something low stakes. Sybil is a sympathetic lead, and I found myself deeply invested in her happiness by the end of it. The mystery was a fun one, with just enough twists to keep me guessing. I was a little disappointed that everything got a "back to the status quo" reset at the end, especially after how Sybil was treated, but overall a great one-off adventure.
tl;dr
A quick, easy read with low stakes and a likable lead.
About
Sybil Stamper usually prefers to keep to herself with her books and her lists. But she dreams of being the belle of the ball, just once in her life, and a chance meeting with a designer might make that happen. That is, until a robbery steals away both dresses and her shot at a happy ending. Can she and the other members of her book club retrieve the dresses in time?
Thoughts
The Wild Wynchesters series is on my to-read list, but this spinoff book is the first I've managed to read of it. There are several references to the previous books in the main line and a couple hints about the next one, but I was still able to follow this story well enough. It's a quick read - good for a lazy afternoon when you want something low stakes. Sybil is a sympathetic lead, and I found myself deeply invested in her happiness by the end of it. The mystery was a fun one, with just enough twists to keep me guessing. I was a little disappointed that everything got a "back to the status quo" reset at the end, especially after how Sybil was treated, but overall a great one-off adventure.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Classism and Sexual assault
Minor: Violence
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