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A review by court_bee
A Veronica Speedwell Mystery - A Curious Beginning by Deanna Raybourn
3.75
I liked this well enough but I thought I would like it more.
A Historical setting with a science focus is my absolute favourite sub-genre of Mysteries, and this book ticked both of those boxes. However, I was distracted from fully enjoying the story because of the slightly jarring structure of the plot that made situations go from chaotic to convenient far too quickly and often. By the latter third I had accepted that this is definitely a more character-focused book and the mystery plot is just a fun background for their development.
A Historical setting with a science focus is my absolute favourite sub-genre of Mysteries, and this book ticked both of those boxes. However, I was distracted from fully enjoying the story because of the slightly jarring structure of the plot that made situations go from chaotic to convenient far too quickly and often. By the latter third I had accepted that this is definitely a more character-focused book and the mystery plot is just a fun background for their development.