A review by hookedbythatbook
A Whisper and a Curse by Darcy Burke

5.0

Séances and murder make for a captivating and thrilling mystery. 

I was drawn in by the plot. Hadrien was very skeptical of the mediums right off the bat, and Tilda would, every once in a while, remind him to keep an open mind, especially considering Hadrian's own gift. I liked the balanced view that she brought to her investigation. Hadrian and Tilda had an abundance of strings to tug and each one led down an interesting path. The evidence was revealed gradually, at just the right pace, and kept my interest thoroughly piqued. 

Hadrien's slowly evolving ability brought an extra edge, especially when you take into account everything that was revealed about the spiritualists and their organization. Tilda and Hadrian's friendship is firmly back on track and they work extremely well together. So, still not a romance. The ending definitely left me wanting more of these two and their investigative prowess. 

If you like your historical fiction with murder and suspense and a touch of the paranormal, then this is for you. I’ve been enjoying this series a lot so far. This book can be read on its own, but I think it’s worth reading them in order. 

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for providing me with a copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.