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funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I think this is my favorite of the Spindle Cove books so far! I really loved watching Charlotte and Piers grow as individuals and together. I always love seeing the previous couples (especially Minerva and Colin) show up in different books, so that was a nice surprise as well. There was one part that I really did not love towards the end of the book, more details will be provided below, but caution for the spoilers.
Alright, so the negative - and again, spoilers
The one part I really, really disliked was Piers setting Charlottes room on fire and going ahead with the engagement behind her back. While I was able to suspend my disbelief that the poisoning was an accident, this was just a bit too much for me. I liked the plot line of Piers looking into Sir Vernon, and then it coming to like that the Pankhursts were just spicing up their marriage, the fact Piers set the room on fire was ridiculous and if it weren't for the fact I was 90% done, I probably would have given up on reading. Not so much as a criticism, but I was really hoping that Frances was going to be behind the chaos and was a tad disappointed she wasn't, but that's just me
Alright, so the negative - and again, spoilers
Content Warnings
Minor: Death of parent and Death
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