A review by quasi_hatrack
Velvet Was the Night by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

dark mysterious sad medium-paced

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

The action picked up in the last 50-75 pages, but it dragged before that. The lack of any likable characters didn't help matters.