rara2018's review against another edition
2.0
Ok so I really enjoyed the Holt x Cahill sleuthing bond, but I could not STAND the Kabra plot line this time around. Irina’s story is interesting, but still feels a little half assed, and, once again, Nellie has been removed from the plot. I did like that there was some more interpersonal drama unfolding here and NRR was a fun character that I really enjoyed. I will say, though, that making the Cahill’s royalist a was a lame thing to do. Like please grow up and develop critical thinking and stop being a boot licking conspirator. The book was fine, and I’m slowly getting more into the series, but the inconsistent characterizations is just boring and frustrating.
librarylisa614's review against another edition
4.0
Really enjoyed the info about how Rasputin died. Very interesting. As were the conspiracy theories that almost painted Rasputin in a good light (odd, since I always assumed he was the "bad guy" in the story, thank you Anastasia).
ali_kindberg101's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- 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? No
4.25
djinnia's review against another edition
3.0
A mysterious person has the Amy and Dan on the next flight to Russia. They find the Holts but make a deal with one of them to help each other.
They delve into Romanov history. Rasputin is made out to be not so bad. Uh, nope, thinking that's a BIG fallacy.
It wasn't a bad book, but there was a what if that was so illogical that it was a bit much for me.
They delve into Romanov history. Rasputin is made out to be not so bad. Uh, nope, thinking that's a BIG fallacy.
It wasn't a bad book, but there was a what if that was so illogical that it was a bit much for me.
malamare's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
unphilosophize's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Definitely the most mysterious of the bunch
Liked the focus on the holts
Liked the focus on the holts
jordynsreadingcorner's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
It was very enjoyable to read. I loved the way Amy and Dan's characters were still being developed without taking away from the joy of the clue hunt we were reading about.