A review by b00kw0rms0fthew0rldunite
The Socialite's Guide to Sleuthing and Secrets by S.K. Golden

emotional lighthearted slow-paced

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

3.0

The title and blurb hooked me in and I was excited to get my hands on this ARC audiobook from S.K. Golden courtesy of Dreamscape Media. It was the 3rd of an already started series so I can't compare it with any others as it was the first I have read. I know a lot about the generic 50's and even 60's but to be set in 1958 threw me a little as I wasn't quite sure who to base my idea of Evelyn on. I like the relationships that she has with Poppy, her private detective and her actor friend, Henry and think those relationships will continue to grow over the series. I tried really hard but I found that I didn't like Evelyn very much. Spoiled rich girl with no particular genius brain cells and often quite whiny. I found myself cringing with the word she uses to describe her friends (Ginchy?) and just couldn't relate. The story was very slow and Evelyn took ages to come to the conclusions that most readers would have immediately found suspicious. Except in the end when she uncovers the thief and apparently know for some time that it was them. I'm sorry but I won't be reading further.

Thanks to Netgalley and Dreamscape Media for the opportunity to read.