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The Lions of Fifth Avenue
by Fiona Davis
Fiona Davis's stories always center around a building in NYC, and this intriguing mystery takes place between the NYPL lions on Fifth Avenue. Named Patience and Fortitude in the 1990s setting, the lions are still called Leo Astor and Leo Lenox in the 1930s. Learning the history of this building, and the fact that people actually lived in the library itself, was fascinating.
Usually when books have multiple characters telling the story, I find myself drawn to one character over the other. I end up rushing through the parts narrated by my least favorite in order to get to the good parts. That didn't happen with this book, as both Sadie and Laura are compelling characters. That's the great thing about this book; I didn't find myself as the reader wanting to get back to the other storyline. Both women have their own hopes, passions, and flaws.
Parts of the mystery were predictable, but there were elements that were surprising as well. I always like it when I don't have the whole thing figured out before the conclusion is revealed. I would recommend this title to fans of historical fiction and mysteries and women's fiction. Also recommended for die-hard fans of NYC and libraries.
I received an electronic ARC through Netgalley from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Full review here: https://guenevol.wixsite.com/novelmaven/post/lions-of-fifth-avenue
Usually when books have multiple characters telling the story, I find myself drawn to one character over the other. I end up rushing through the parts narrated by my least favorite in order to get to the good parts. That didn't happen with this book, as both Sadie and Laura are compelling characters. That's the great thing about this book; I didn't find myself as the reader wanting to get back to the other storyline. Both women have their own hopes, passions, and flaws.
Parts of the mystery were predictable, but there were elements that were surprising as well. I always like it when I don't have the whole thing figured out before the conclusion is revealed. I would recommend this title to fans of historical fiction and mysteries and women's fiction. Also recommended for die-hard fans of NYC and libraries.
I received an electronic ARC through Netgalley from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Full review here: https://guenevol.wixsite.com/novelmaven/post/lions-of-fifth-avenue