Reviews

A Spinster's Guide to Danger and Dukes by Manda Collins

agb101103's review

emotional funny mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

rebekahbellreadsbooks's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

kwest823's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

thathannah's review

4.0

It was a fun listen and Mary Jane Wells is one of my favorite narrators so that definitely helped. 

feyrie's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

3.75

roseprendeville's review against another edition

adventurous fast-paced

5.0

jphoffman's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

4.0

andrea_author's review against another edition

5.0

Poppy and Joshua strike a deal: he'll help untangle her sister from a murder charge if she poses as his fiancée. His mother has planned a house party to find him a wife, and he has no interest in title-hungry debutantes. In their search for the real killer, will Poppy and Joshua become the next victims?

This book is a wild ride. Hidden chambers, secret societies—there's plenty of intrigue to go along with the passionate romance, witty banter, and strong personalities. A fun, funny, and memorable novel.

Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.

alyinsx's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

Loved the banter between Poppy and Langham, the sass was great, it was mysterious and sexy and fun. It’s a good time, a fun read

michellehenriereads's review against another edition

3.0

I received an ARC from Forever Grand Publishing and NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion.

Genre: Historical Romance, Romantic Mystery, Historical Thriller
Spice Level: High (On page spice—which I skipped because I don't enjoy it.)
Tropes: Sassy Woman, Rich/Poor, Fake Engagement

I find so much delightful about this book and series.

Good:
— The characters—we have former favorites & some new ones. Strong-headed women & men who appreciate them. There are also women who support women instead of cutting each other down.
— The voice is so much fun! The tone always makes me smile.
— Interesting mystery. How would the investigators solve a crime and approach forensic evidence?
—Lighthearted banter. I absolutely love how they all talk to one another.

Bad:
— Rushed ending. I really wanted more than an "I love you"—give me more emotional outpouring of feelings!!!
— The mystery took a turn to debauchery. Is this historically accurate? (My research did not find anything similar, though there are certainly unsavory practices in the time period.)

I enjoyed it overall.
I would recommend this book to lovers of this genre with spice.

This series doesn't need to be read in order to make sense.

Happy reading!