A review by jeannekc
Lord John and the Brotherhood of the Blade by Diana Gabaldon

2.0

Let me start by saying Diana Gabaldon is an amazing writer. Even with a so-so story such as this she kept my interest through till the very end. I think it is her vivid characterizations the keep me interested. That, and her superb ability to describe a scene in such a way that I almost feel as though I'm there.

This book certainly isn't as good as the first Lord John book, nor are any of the Lord John books as good as the Outlander series of books, They are more an extra slice of history when there was far more intolerance of homosexuality than there is today. As always, Gabaldon's research is impeccable. But there were parts of the story where she just skipped entire opportunities to make it a great book.