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A review by elisabethd8a
Embers in the London Sky by Sarah Sundin
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-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
4.5
I found it difficult to put this book down. As a historical fiction murder mystery, chaste romance, there was a little bit for every reader, and all was done well.
The story touches on domestic violence and coercion, parental domination, xenophobia, infidelity, ableism, and obsessive compulsions, so there is plenty of room for character growth.
The struggle over self-censorship is compelling, the slow burn romance is sweet with the act two break-up much more plausible than the average romance, and the mystery leaves the reader scratching their heads until just before the characters find the guilty party. Also, the spiritual growth seemed healthy and believable, even though the female lead was pig-headed when God answered her prayers. Finally, the shift from business relationships to genuine friendship was heartening.
The story touches on domestic violence and coercion, parental domination, xenophobia, infidelity, ableism, and obsessive compulsions, so there is plenty of room for character growth.
The struggle over self-censorship is compelling, the slow burn romance is sweet with the act two break-up much more plausible than the average romance, and the mystery leaves the reader scratching their heads until just before the characters find the guilty party. Also, the spiritual growth seemed healthy and believable, even though the female lead was pig-headed when God answered her prayers. Finally, the shift from business relationships to genuine friendship was heartening.