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salnu's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
notbeforebreakfast's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
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
4.5
Others may feel otherwise, but the agony of pining and feeling second rate while that not being the case absolutely hits me to the core. I love the leads so much.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death and Violence
booknerdlyn's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
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
4.0
desertlover's review against another edition
4.0
"If I do not comprehend what it means to be a duke, then you do not comprehend what it means to an unmarried young lady."
This series has been such a nice surprise, and I'm shocked it doesn't receive more accolades. It contains all the elements I love most in the "cozy" genre. There is a brilliant, but unassuming heroine, a dashing but sometimes egoistical hero, the best slow burn romance, charming secondary characters, and the perfect balance of humor while facing unresolved murders.
"You needn't feel embarrassed by your admission of being in awe of me. I assure you, most people are."
The banter between Damien and Bea is priceless. I found myself constantly smiling at their antics and banter. Since the story is told mainly from Bea's perspective, so much about the duke remains a mystery. My only complaint is a few editing errors, but overall, this has been a pleasant and endearing start to a series. I've already started the next installment.
If you are a fan of cozies or historical mysteries, this is a series to try.
This series has been such a nice surprise, and I'm shocked it doesn't receive more accolades. It contains all the elements I love most in the "cozy" genre. There is a brilliant, but unassuming heroine, a dashing but sometimes egoistical hero, the best slow burn romance, charming secondary characters, and the perfect balance of humor while facing unresolved murders.
"You needn't feel embarrassed by your admission of being in awe of me. I assure you, most people are."
The banter between Damien and Bea is priceless. I found myself constantly smiling at their antics and banter. Since the story is told mainly from Bea's perspective, so much about the duke remains a mystery. My only complaint is a few editing errors, but overall, this has been a pleasant and endearing start to a series. I've already started the next installment.
If you are a fan of cozies or historical mysteries, this is a series to try.
eve_ward's review against another edition
3.0
This was a nice addition to this series. I really like both Bea and Damien, I think they make a great team. I can’t say I’m the biggest fan of the writing style as it tends to drag in some areas but it’s readable enough. I wasn’t satisfied with who the killer was, nor did I find the explanation all that appealing. I preferred the red herring explanation. I don’t know if I’m just missing things but it always seems as though Bea suddenly just knows what happened even though there was no proof of it beforehand. You never guess the killer because there are no clues and Bea is just a genius who somehow figured it out from, quite literally, nothing. Let’s give the next one a go I suppose.
annasworldofwords's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
4.25
I'm enjoying this series way too much. I'm addicted and I need more right now xD
Why can't I just magically get the book that I want right now😭😂
I love Bea and her attitude.
Why can't I just magically get the book that I want right now😭😂
I love Bea and her attitude.
herielma's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
1.75
caseyet's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-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? N/A
4.25