A review by gilroi
Veil of Lies by Jeri Westerson

adventurous funny mysterious medium-paced

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

3.5

 

I don't super love noir, or detective fiction, or mystery novels, or whodunnits, but somehow this book just worked for me. I think it's the uniqueness of its focus. For all the hundred thousand historical novels about the middle ages, how many are about the urban poor? And how many acknowledge the savagery and classism of the rich? I'm easily won over by that novelty.