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4.11 AVERAGE
4.11 AVERAGE
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
fast-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
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Side stories were better than the mystery- which was kind of hasty in its resolution.
Thank you Storm Publishing and Netgalley for the ARC.
This was a phenomenal part; the mystery was not easy to solve and the when the final culprit was revealed I was surprised. I loved the progression of the relationship between Gemma and Sebastian. I am low key wishing they stop making assumptions about how the other thinks and feels and lay it out on the table lol. I also hope they join the Pinkerton agency. I need Colin to have his happily ever after. Looking forward to the next installment with bated breaths.
This was a phenomenal part; the mystery was not easy to solve and the when the final culprit was revealed I was surprised. I loved the progression of the relationship between Gemma and Sebastian. I am low key wishing they stop making assumptions about how the other thinks and feels and lay it out on the table lol. I also hope they join the Pinkerton agency. I need Colin to have his happily ever after. Looking forward to the next installment with bated breaths.
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Another fantastic installment in the Tate and Bell Mystery Series! Murder on Platform Four kept me completely hooked from the first page. I especially loved that Gemma took on a more active investigative role this time—her intuition and determination really shine in this book.
The mystery itself was brilliantly plotted and had me guessing right up until the very end. I was flipping through theories in my head the entire time and still didn’t see the reveal coming!
If you enjoy historical mysteries with smart plots and dynamic sleuthing duos, don’t miss this one!
The mystery itself was brilliantly plotted and had me guessing right up until the very end. I was flipping through theories in my head the entire time and still didn’t see the reveal coming!
If you enjoy historical mysteries with smart plots and dynamic sleuthing duos, don’t miss this one!
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
2025: 3.5
In Victorian London, inspector Sebastian seeks the killer of an unidentified woman found in a trunk on a railway platform. As he and nurse Gemma investigate, they face threats to themselves and the the life of someone close to them.
This historical mystery is intriguing and atmospheric. I love how the relationship between Gemma and Sebastian are developing. I look forward to seeing how Gemma’s professional ambitions progress. The audiobook narration was well done.
Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.
This historical mystery is intriguing and atmospheric. I love how the relationship between Gemma and Sebastian are developing. I look forward to seeing how Gemma’s professional ambitions progress. The audiobook narration was well done.
Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.
I am still enjoying this historical mystery/romance series and am always happy to find a new one dropping. This outing finds Sebastian dealing with an unidentified body found in a trunk left at Paddington station, his reconnection with his estranged brother and his growing but sometimes frustrating relationship with Gemma.
Even though it seems to be evolving at a very slow pace, I enjoy the interactions between Sebastian and Gemma, the respect and admiration they share for each other both as people and as professionals in their work environments. As far as the romance goes, there were a few developments, but it's taken awhile to get to this point. I have a feeling the next book will really see more advancement in that area.
The mystery is interesting as we watch how the body is finally identified, her circumstances unearthed and the surprises of who might wish her ill. Gemma really shines in this one as she steps out on her own to aid Sebastian even at the expense of being reprimanded/censored by those around her. She's a spunky, intelligent woman, and even though I always want more Sebastian/Gemma time together, it's also satisfying to follow them on their own and be privy to their thoughts and deductions apart from each other.
Well done addition to the series, and as always, looking forward to more.
My sincere thanks to the author, NetGalley and Storm Publishing for providing the free early arc of Murder on Platform Four for review. The opinions are strictly my own.
Even though it seems to be evolving at a very slow pace, I enjoy the interactions between Sebastian and Gemma, the respect and admiration they share for each other both as people and as professionals in their work environments. As far as the romance goes, there were a few developments, but it's taken awhile to get to this point. I have a feeling the next book will really see more advancement in that area.
The mystery is interesting as we watch how the body is finally identified, her circumstances unearthed and the surprises of who might wish her ill. Gemma really shines in this one as she steps out on her own to aid Sebastian even at the expense of being reprimanded/censored by those around her. She's a spunky, intelligent woman, and even though I always want more Sebastian/Gemma time together, it's also satisfying to follow them on their own and be privy to their thoughts and deductions apart from each other.
Well done addition to the series, and as always, looking forward to more.
My sincere thanks to the author, NetGalley and Storm Publishing for providing the free early arc of Murder on Platform Four for review. The opinions are strictly my own.
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The Tate and Bell Mystery Book 5 finds Gemma and Sebastian trying to move forward in their lives and relationship, but life interferes! After Sebastian stumbles onto another mysterious murder while attempting to mend fences with his long-lost brother, Gemma is being run ragged by an illness that has stricken Anne and Colin Ramsey. While both are doing their best to solve the mystery, this time they aren't working together but each on their own. Will these two ever get their happy ever after? I'll keep reading to find out! 4-1/2 Stars
I received an ARC for free and gave my honest opinion voluntarily.
I received an ARC for free and gave my honest opinion voluntarily.