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3.78 AVERAGE
3.78 AVERAGE
No Veronica speedwell. I struggled with this one. Kind of into. Kind of bored out of my mind. Enjoyed Brisbane but didn’t really see anything special about the title character. Might pick up the next since it’s free on audible escape and I love this authors Veronica Speedwell series. Hoping maybe this first one just didn’t quite get its sea legs yet.
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-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:
No
I've heard good things about this series for a while now. I've checked it out from library at least 2 or three times but I never seemed to have time for it. It sucked me in by the first page and it had me dying to read the sequel. Fans of romance, moody historical fiction, or mysteries should all give this book a try. And if you're like me and a fan of all three it's quite a find.
The things that I could enjoy about this book, I enjoyed immensely. But there are also some very frustrating and at times problematic things going on in this text as well, so this one is hard to rate for me.
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
For me, it took forever for this book to pick up. There are various interesting tidbits throughout the first 400 pages to keep you reading, but it wasn't until the last 100 or so pages that I wasn't able to put it down.
The end is worth the read, as are the characters. I will be reading the second book, and am hoping that the next book in the series picks up more quickly.
The end is worth the read, as are the characters. I will be reading the second book, and am hoping that the next book in the series picks up more quickly.
It would be easy to categorize this novel in the genre of romantic mystery, but Raybourn wraps the love and intrigue in the complicated issues of class, gender, sexuality, and ethnicity.
3.5 out of 5 stars. I really enjoyed certain aspects of the story but at times it seemed to drag a bit. Overall i enjoyed it though and will most liekly continue on with the series becuase I am a fan of Deanna Raybourn writing itself.
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
slow-paced