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A review by afternoon_sunshowers
Death in the Spires by KJ Charles
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
KJ Charles’ romances always have a lot of plot, and this flipped that to be a mystery with a romance subplot.
The historic setting was fascinating - I know nearly nothing about Oxford and she made it feel both understandable and absolutely foreign. Jem’s dogged pursuit of the truth if only to relieve his being stuck in life was well done, and the multiple timelines were handled well.
The answers to the mystery were well revealed and a satisfying conclusion. I don’t often read mysteries but picked this up because I like KJC’s romances and I’m glad I did, would read more mysteries from her.
The historic setting was fascinating - I know nearly nothing about Oxford and she made it feel both understandable and absolutely foreign. Jem’s dogged pursuit of the truth if only to relieve his being stuck in life was well done, and the multiple timelines were handled well.
The answers to the mystery were well revealed and a satisfying conclusion. I don’t often read mysteries but picked this up because I like KJC’s romances and I’m glad I did, would read more mysteries from her.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic friendship
Moderate: Child death and Murder
Minor: Rape