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robynrambles's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
blacksentai's review against another edition
3.0
I'd like it more if she wasn't about to choose the extremely boring and nothing cop over the actually perfect guy. . .because. . . .?
jbrooxd's review against another edition
5.0
Wow, this was exceptionally good. The mystery was twists upon twists, and I was still trying to puzzle things out at the end. I thought the first book in this series was great, but this really took things up a notch. I can't wait to read the next story.
wordnerdy's review against another edition
4.0
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The second book in Wilde's Rosalind Thorne series is just as entertaining as its predecessor--I love historical mysteries where ladies get things done! In this one, Rosalind is asked by a friend of a friend to help prove she is innocent of adultery--so the child she is carrying won't be labeled a bastard. Wilde does such a good job highlighting the issues of women in this era, while also filling her books with super awesome ladies. The mystery here is a bit convoluted but the storytelling is riveting--though I do hope the love triangle is resolved sooner rather than later, because that has the potential to become really repetitive. Anyway, I look forward to reading more in this series for sure. B+.
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A review copy was provided by the publisher. This book will be released on May 2nd.
The second book in Wilde's Rosalind Thorne series is just as entertaining as its predecessor--I love historical mysteries where ladies get things done! In this one, Rosalind is asked by a friend of a friend to help prove she is innocent of adultery--so the child she is carrying won't be labeled a bastard. Wilde does such a good job highlighting the issues of women in this era, while also filling her books with super awesome ladies. The mystery here is a bit convoluted but the storytelling is riveting--though I do hope the love triangle is resolved sooner rather than later, because that has the potential to become really repetitive. Anyway, I look forward to reading more in this series for sure. B+.
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A review copy was provided by the publisher. This book will be released on May 2nd.
itsmandaaa's review against another edition
4.0
(Kind of) figured out the murderer upon their introduction to the story.
haramis's review against another edition
2.0
This was a disappointment. I enjoyed the first one so thoroughly, and this one was such a mess. I liked that the first one was very light on romance, but this follow up has not only leaned in harder to that element, but as a love triangle, which, no, no thank you. The mystery was convoluted to the point of not particularly making sense. Worse, it hinged on a title inheritance that is not a thing -- two sisters, one marries a marquess, the other a tradesman, and then tradesman's children are in line for their cousins' title. No. That's not how it works. I saw someone speculating that it was a typo, but if so, it happened twice, in two different conversations. I don't know how you get to this point in historical fiction without researching inheritance, especially if it's the meat of your mystery. I won't be continuing with the series.
ssejig's review against another edition
4.0
Rosalind Thorne is still working. She's helping particular ladies in Society solve some very particular problems. This time it's one doozy of a case that has her sneaking into a gentleman's club at the opening of the book. But then she meets Margaretta Seymore. Margaretta is pregnant. But she's married, so that shouldn't be a problem. Except that her husband is getting notes saying that she's been cheating on him and that the child she's carrying isn't his. He's suing the man for... I can't remember what it's called but it's basically a cash grab. Too bad Margaretta's supposed lover, famous actor Fletcher Cavendish, is found stabbed. Margaretta's husband is the prime suspect. It's up to Rosalind to figure out who the real killer is before Captain Seymore is hanged.
This book was an oddity to me because I actually wished we had gotten to see a furtheration of the series' love triangle. There was so little of it in this book, that means it's just going to be dragged out even further. Other than that, this was not a grand-breaking mystery novel but I think regular Wilde readers will be more than satisfied.
This book was an oddity to me because I actually wished we had gotten to see a furtheration of the series' love triangle. There was so little of it in this book, that means it's just going to be dragged out even further. Other than that, this was not a grand-breaking mystery novel but I think regular Wilde readers will be more than satisfied.
nicoleekaty's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoy this series. I love the characters and their relationships. The general concept is well executed. And this mystery in particular had so many threads and turns that I could barely put the book down. Looking forward to the next book.
holtfan's review against another edition
4.0
Rounding up a star because the audio narrator is delightful. I can't decide if I like the writing or just her voice.
But perhaps I ought to remove the star because I found it thoroughly confusing keeping track of all the characters. And for that I partially blame the narrator..but I'll let her keep her star because it isn't her fault I couldn't keep track of the family tree.
Anyway, this was enjoyable. About three stars in some places but I like the various 'dead ends' left by the author. The love triangle is okay--one guy has the personality of a wet blanket, the other gets a POV. Perhaps I'm wrong but it seems easy to tell who to root for.
Definitely going to grab the third one.
But perhaps I ought to remove the star because I found it thoroughly confusing keeping track of all the characters. And for that I partially blame the narrator..but I'll let her keep her star because it isn't her fault I couldn't keep track of the family tree.
Anyway, this was enjoyable. About three stars in some places but I like the various 'dead ends' left by the author. The love triangle is okay--one guy has the personality of a wet blanket, the other gets a POV. Perhaps I'm wrong but it seems easy to tell who to root for.
Definitely going to grab the third one.