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4.12 AVERAGE
4.12 AVERAGE
this was so good and i missed them so much. i hope this series never ends
Probably my least favorite in the series so far, both the mystery and Veronica/Stoker's relationship. Where most of these books I read in a day or two, this one languished at 2/3rd read for over a month. I'm glad I finally finished it and can move on to the next, hopefully I enjoy it more than this one!
adventurous
funny
mysterious
slow-paced
YES YES YES THIS IS WHAT I LOVE. THIS IS WHAT I HAVE COME TO EXPECT FROM THIS SERIES.
Although a couple lines from Keats and that’s all it took to solve something so serious between our two main characters? That took off a star for me. Otherwise, PERFECT.
Although a couple lines from Keats and that’s all it took to solve something so serious between our two main characters? That took off a star for me. Otherwise, PERFECT.
Normally I give Veronica Speedwell books 5 stars. Big fan and all of that. However, this book rubbed me the wrong way. The beginning started off cringe-worthy but the good news is it got better the closer we barreled towards the end!
Luckily, the main mystery plot itself was strong. I knew near the beginning of the book that Veronica would win her bet with the Templeton-Vane brothers and that since Veronica IS our protagonist and she should naturally get her way. I'm glad there were a few "red herrings" and the mystery wasn't boring.
I also enjoyed the reappearance of sassy J.J. and fabulous chef Julien, beloved characters from past books.
The part I immensely disliked and which this review suffered a couple stars for? I did not appreciate the not-communicating trope and "withholding sex and romance until I bring my man to heel" type messages in this particular series installment. That attitude does not a healthy relationship make and it irks me.
Luckily, the main mystery plot itself was strong. I knew near the beginning of the book that Veronica would win her bet with the Templeton-Vane brothers and that
Spoiler
a woman would end up being the killer; there were a few suspects, I just didn't guess who until near the endI also enjoyed the reappearance of sassy J.J. and fabulous chef Julien, beloved characters from past books.
The part I immensely disliked and which this review suffered a couple stars for? I did not appreciate the not-communicating trope and "withholding sex and romance until I bring my man to heel" type messages in this particular series installment. That attitude does not a healthy relationship make and it irks me.
adventurous
emotional
informative
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
Love these books and these characters. I like that the circle of people around her is growing and we get more people that I get excited when they come back.
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced