Reviews tagging 'Murder'

A Conspiracy in Belgravia by Sherry Thomas

5 reviews

yourbookishbff's review against another edition

adventurous 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? It's complicated

5.0

This is a reread, and I loved it even more than I did the first time around. The pacing for this installment feels just right, and I couldn't set it aside in the second half as all the threads begin to weave together into something recognizable. There are several scenes that are just so expertly written that I want to savor them - the scene setting, the dialogue, the tension and longing, the silences. It's such a treat to reread and doubly enjoy all the in between character moments. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny

Moderate: Murder, Death, Stalking, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Infertility

spikehype's review

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder

Moderate: Sexism

sarahholliday's review against another edition

adventurous funny mysterious tense 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? No

4.0

So here's my thing about the Lady Sherlock series: most of the time I have trouble following what's happening in terms of the mystery. I don't think this is the author's fault—I think Thomas writes very clever, complex mysteries that involve a lot of characters and details that I don't always make note of. 

And yet...I so enjoy the experience of reading these books! The writing—particularly the dialogue—is so melodious and witty. I love watching Charlotte navigate a world set against her, and I really appreciate the brief interludes where we get to inhabit other characters' POVs. 

A Conspiracy was an excellent sequel, though the mysteries felt slightly less compelling than in Scarlet Women. I'm eager to see where Thomas takes Charlotte & Co. next!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder

Moderate: Antisemitism

hanz's review

mysterious medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Blood, Death, and Gun violence

lit_with_lauren's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder

Moderate: Gun violence