A review by rachelsread
A Bitter Remedy by Alis Hawkins

dark mysterious tense medium-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? It's complicated

5.0

I absolutely adored this book! It's unique and entertaining and has a broad variety of characters, each well-developed and with their own quirks, backgrounds, and motives. I loved the main character Non and all of her righteous anger at the way of the world and how women were treated during the late 1800s. I also adored Basil and the LGBT+ representation he brought to a book set during a time period where there usually is none. The murder mystery and all that came with it was certainly one of a kind, but rather than coming across as crass or inappropriate, it was masterfully written! The entire novel had me hooked from page one and I greatly enjoyed each of the twists and turns that were scattered throughout!