heather_freshparchment's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Moderate: Murder
Minor: Drug abuse and Suicide
teainthelibrary's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Graphic: Drug abuse, Murder, and Suicide
bedtimesandbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Murder, Classism, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Suicide
Minor: Hate crime
megangrace's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Suicide, Stalking, Drug abuse, and Drug use
purplepenning's review against another edition
3.75
Moderate: Kidnapping, Murder, Drug abuse, Death, Drug use, and Violence
Minor: Death of parent, Suicide, and Alcohol
wolfthorn's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Minor: Addiction, Death, Death of parent, Drug use, Grief, Murder, Racism, Sexual content, Suicide, and Violence
annie_122's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Moderate: Suicide and Suicide attempt
britgirlreading's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.25
Minor: Hate crime and Suicide
thealienamongus's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Moderate: Death, Murder, Sexual content, and Suicide
plantbasedbride's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
After a guest at Windsor castle dies in suspicious circumstances with the Queen under the same roof, MI5 takes an interest in the case. With her assistant, Rozie, doing the legwork, the Queen does some sleuthing of her own, subtly pointing investigators of a more official capacity in the right direction.
While there were undoubtedly many aspects of this story that I enjoyed, the ending was particularly poignant and Rozie was a fascinating character; I did find the solution to the puzzle slightly underwhelming.
I also must admit, some of my reticence when it comes to the enjoyment of this book is due to recent circumstances in the news with the vilifying of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry and the very recent death of Prince Philip. I suppose this is the risk you take in writing fiction featuring real, living people as protagonists.
Still, overall I enjoyed this story. I listened to the audiobook, and the narration was very well done. It was a quick listen that made me chuckle and tear up and was a lovely choice for a rainy afternoon!
Thank you to William Morrow and Harper Audio for allowing me to listen to this audiobook through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.
Moderate: Death, Drug use, and Suicide