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leandrathetbrzero's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Phryne Fisher's niece is on the case!
↓ Similar Reads/Watches on my TBR ↓
- The Phryne Fisher mystery series by Kerry Greenwood
- A Fashionable Fatality by Alyssa Maxwell
- Miss Fisher’s Modern Mysteries TV series
Melbourne, 1960: A model’s body is discovered during the grand finale of a bridal fashion show, and it’s up to the niece of Phryne Fisher to solve the case before the police arrest the wrong person.
As someone who thoroughly enjoys historical fiction mysteries, I realized upon starting this book that there aren’t a huge number set during the 1960s, nor many set in Australia. The setting was so refreshing with so many pops of color and flair. Plus, I am now even more eager to learn about and visit Australia.
Peregrine Fisher has such a lively, determined personality. She and the members of the Adventuresses’ Club are consistently underestimated by the men around them. The dialogue was sharp, the sixties fashion and culture of Melbourne felt vibrant, and the mystery grew more complex with every chapter. I appreciated how well Kovacic balances serious topics – such as gender inequality and police corruption – with thrilling, humorous moments of adventure and cheek. Never did I feel that an issue was made light of, nor did I find this cozy mystery ever became too dark. The perfect combination of historical realism, an inspiring heroine, and…naturally, a good murder or two.
Thank you so much to Poisoned Pen Press and Netgalley for gifting me an ARC of Just Murdered by Katherine Kovacic in exchange for this honest review! I am really looking forward to seeing where this series goes next and, eventually, checking out the TV series it’s based on.
Content Warnings
Minor: Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, Misogyny, and Sexism
booksofshannon's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder, Blood, and Violence
Minor: Pregnancy
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