colls's review
3.0
I really like the setting and premise of this series. It gives the stories a different feel than I'm used to and puts the characters on the cusp of the modern age - so some 'Victorian' sensibilities along with things like motorcars seem commonplace.
The characters are likable, even if they're not all that deep or horribly fascinating. I found the brief mention of Gabe's former friendship with a local Madam to be more interesting than the marriages of the leading characters. Dora continues to be refreshing, although she's much less spunky than in previous books.
The writing is rather bland, but it moves along quickly enough.
The characters are likable, even if they're not all that deep or horribly fascinating. I found the brief mention of Gabe's former friendship with a local Madam to be more interesting than the marriages of the leading characters. Dora continues to be refreshing, although she's much less spunky than in previous books.
The writing is rather bland, but it moves along quickly enough.
jay_mack9712's review
5.0
This was probably the best one of the series ! I loved the Russian element to the story ! It was an absolute delight to read !!! Dora and Delia are such strong women with such a strong friendship! I just loved this world that Moyer created and I am sad to see it go!! Highly recommend all the books in this wonderful series !!!!
cpcabaniss's review
4.0
It's been a while since I read the first two books in this trilogy, so I was a bit rusty on some of the details of past events and characters, but this was an extremely good book. It's a mix of historic fiction, fantasy, and detective story. And it's so much fun.
The characters here are great. I love how the story is told from both Delia and Gabe (one in first person and one in third) and the interactions with Dora, Sadie, Jack, Randy, Sam, and the rest of the cast of characters were excellent. I liked the addition of Jordan and how this added an extra touch about the time period.
Great read. A more thoughtful review will be up on my blog. This one is a bit scattered.
The characters here are great. I love how the story is told from both Delia and Gabe (one in first person and one in third) and the interactions with Dora, Sadie, Jack, Randy, Sam, and the rest of the cast of characters were excellent. I liked the addition of Jordan and how this added an extra touch about the time period.
Great read. A more thoughtful review will be up on my blog. This one is a bit scattered.
alesia_charles's review against another edition
4.0
I don't know why it took me so long to get myself a copy of this book, when I like the series so much!
Okay, actually I do: so many books, so little time. But seriously, it's got a great historical setting, plotting, pleasant characters (not every book has to be full of snarky characters!) - it pretty much hits all my "like" buttons. I'm glad I finally got around to it, and sorry that it looks like the series is over already.
Okay, actually I do: so many books, so little time. But seriously, it's got a great historical setting, plotting, pleasant characters (not every book has to be full of snarky characters!) - it pretty much hits all my "like" buttons. I'm glad I finally got around to it, and sorry that it looks like the series is over already.
bookishdi's review
3.0
This book could've used an extra 20-30 pages. The rushed ending and the lack of any aftermath docked a star off of an otherwise enjoyable read.
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