A review by spellboundreader
The Lady Adventurers Club by Karen Frost

adventurous hopeful fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

Do I need to start reading more historical fiction??? It’s a genre I’ve never tapped into, but am willing to give another chance.

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It’s 1923 and four women become unlikely friends. A sharpshooter, a barnstormer, a mathematician and an archaeologist. Together they form a club to celebrate women’s achievements and to support each other. 

A letter sent by Anna, the archeologist, brings the ladies back together. Anna has found a tomb in Egypt that she thinks could be full of ancient treasures and historical artifacts. When the women arrive to unearth the tomb, problems begin to arise. Starting with someone ransacking the tomb and shooting at the group of adventurers. 

Their friendships will be tested as they race across Egypt, chasing the pharaoh’s treasure. Danger follows close behind them.

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What I liked:

. We were promised adventure, and we got it! The story was pretty fast paced and kept my attention. 

. The setting and atmosphere of Egypt. Made me want to watch The Mummy immediately after finishing. 

. The ladies rocked. Each character had their own voice and motivations. 

Meh:

. The romance… gave me the ick. Anna came off very pushy and almost predatory in her conquest of Clara. This behavior was addressed by members of the group, but Anna did nothing to change. 

. At times this felt like a YA novel, not like I was reading about women 30+ years old. Naive and childish decisions were made often

. The plot twists were glaringly obvious. I wasn’t mad at it, but the mystery was severely lacking. 

Over all rating: 3 stars