amread's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
alba_marie's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, Murder, and Misogyny
leavingsealevel's review against another edition
2.0
Seriously how many of these books must I read before Nelson and Michelle realize that an open relationship is kind of the solution to all their problems.
stacylmoll's review against another edition
5.0
Once again Elly Griffiths does not disappoint. I found this one as good as the rest and can't wait until I can read the next one. I think from the beginning my favorite character is the druid Cathbad. I wish I had someone like him as a friend, because life would not have a dull moment.
fuzzybob_249's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
charlotte_hampson's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-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
emmap2023's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
zosiablue's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Best book in the series since the first one! We have a intriguing mystery about murdered lady priests, then one of those classic "beautiful young drug addict murdered in a ditch" plots, and more cheating and baby drama (unrelated to the priests or murder). The final tension takes place during a Passion Play! What more can you ask, really. The anti-fat author asides have cooled and I feel desperate for the protagonists to finally get together already, so on to the next.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Religious bigotry, Addiction, and Murder
Moderate: Drug abuse, Fatphobia, Death, and Drug use
eleanorew's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This is the second book I’ve read from this series (completely out of order) and I have enjoyed them both. The character have an ongoing storyline that runs through the series but I really enjoy the murders. It’s standard for a crime novel, the writing is quite lighthearted which prevents it from feeling tense though so the climax often feels a bit flat.