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A review by booktimistic
Secrets of the Chocolate House by Paula Brackston
4.0
An enchanting second book in the Found Things Series, Secrets of the Chocolate House by Paula Brackston is another bewitching journey back in time filled with magic and intrigue.
The writing is vivid and atmospheric and I simply love the author's style as she brings to life the small town of Marlborough with its shops and cottages and the characters. There's a certain comfort in returning back to familiar and beloved characters as they embark upon a fresh new adventure, and going back in time with Xanthe was a treat, and a very suspenseful one too. Despite the characters and plot being familiar, the story was as fresh and engrossing as it could be.
I've mentioned it before in my review of The Little Shop of Found Things that the pacing isn't brisk but rather pretty slow and it's the same for this story, but having said that, I had no issues and it worked perfectly for the storyline.
The author maintains the suspense and mystery surrounding the characters and wraps up with a satisfying conclusion and an exciting cliffhanger. I am very excited to see where it'll all lead to and will be eagerly awaiting the next installment in this delightful series.
**An e-ARC provided by St. Martin's Press via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review**
The writing is vivid and atmospheric and I simply love the author's style as she brings to life the small town of Marlborough with its shops and cottages and the characters. There's a certain comfort in returning back to familiar and beloved characters as they embark upon a fresh new adventure, and going back in time with Xanthe was a treat, and a very suspenseful one too. Despite the characters and plot being familiar, the story was as fresh and engrossing as it could be.
I've mentioned it before in my review of The Little Shop of Found Things that the pacing isn't brisk but rather pretty slow and it's the same for this story, but having said that, I had no issues and it worked perfectly for the storyline.
The author maintains the suspense and mystery surrounding the characters and wraps up with a satisfying conclusion and an exciting cliffhanger. I am very excited to see where it'll all lead to and will be eagerly awaiting the next installment in this delightful series.
**An e-ARC provided by St. Martin's Press via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review**