kerebdis's review
emotional
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
cmpfaff's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-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? Yes
4.0
slee907's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
orangeandmilk's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
thelittledeath's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
emilyredwood's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
josisbooks's review
adventurous
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
poppy_xx_c8's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
roguesmith's review
4.0
4-4.5 stars.
This is the second in the Lords of Bucknall Club series, it can be read as a standalone but Christmas is introduced in the first book, and he pretty much stole it so I'd recommend it as an introduction to the world created here.
Briefly this is an AU Regency world where same sex relationships and marriage are looked upon the same as heterosexual ones, it's not an issue.
Words I rarely speak, let alone write. I love Christmas. He stole the first book for me and I was more than delighted when I found out he would be the focus of the second book. At first I thought he was a mere Sherlock clone and while there are elements of Sherlock in him, he's far more layered than that. He's such a complex character, with elements of social anxiety and I think partly being on the autistic scale as he doesn't pick up social cues often and doesn't like to be touched. All that aside though, I love Christmas. He deserves to be happy and I'm glad he found Chant. Chant's been through a lot too and he's the perfect foil for Christmas, loving and cheerful where Christmas is prone to morose and withdrawn, although they both have their moments.
Their love story is set around an investigation (not a case, for heaven's sake) all to do with murder, dogs, ragamuffin children and pirates. It's all a rather fun romp, all told. I liked the first book fine, this is much better though. Mostly because of Christmas.
I received an ARC from GRR and this is my honest review.
This is the second in the Lords of Bucknall Club series, it can be read as a standalone but Christmas is introduced in the first book, and he pretty much stole it so I'd recommend it as an introduction to the world created here.
Briefly this is an AU Regency world where same sex relationships and marriage are looked upon the same as heterosexual ones, it's not an issue.
Words I rarely speak, let alone write. I love Christmas. He stole the first book for me and I was more than delighted when I found out he would be the focus of the second book. At first I thought he was a mere Sherlock clone and while there are elements of Sherlock in him, he's far more layered than that. He's such a complex character, with elements of social anxiety and I think partly being on the autistic scale as he doesn't pick up social cues often and doesn't like to be touched. All that aside though, I love Christmas. He deserves to be happy and I'm glad he found Chant. Chant's been through a lot too and he's the perfect foil for Christmas, loving and cheerful where Christmas is prone to morose and withdrawn, although they both have their moments.
Their love story is set around an investigation (not a case, for heaven's sake) all to do with murder, dogs, ragamuffin children and pirates. It's all a rather fun romp, all told. I liked the first book fine, this is much better though. Mostly because of Christmas.
I received an ARC from GRR and this is my honest review.