fantasyfave57's review against another edition
5.0
I think this one is my favourite in this series so far, i couldn't read it fast enough
mmingie's review against another edition
These are all pretty formulaic. I still care about the characters which is nice, and the author's managing to add in new faces without changing the books from mystery/procedural to something else.
leavingsealevel's review against another edition
3.0
I have read all of these and thus must now do something useful with myself.
jodiesackettbrown's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
stacylmoll's review against another edition
5.0
This is another hit from Elly Griffith and her Ruth Galloway series. I love how many things I am learning about bones and how independent Ruth is. I couldn’t wait to get through to the end to find out who was doing the kidnapping and the murders. I was most surprised by DCI Nelson’s wife. Can’t wait for the next book.
emmap2023's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
charlotte_hampson's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
zosiablue's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
K this was a pretty good installment that made a gentle commentary on unhoused people & how they must build their own communities for safety and acceptance. It was kind of a nice juxtaposition with the usual archaeological plot! But HOW can Griffiths for the THIRD TIME write the same, very specific plot close for yet another character with no deviation? It's bonkers the editors let this happen and fortunate for me it's a trope I enjoy, so I'm not too annoyed, but there's some Groundhog Day going on. Also, the author hates fat people. She's pulled back on the comments but still manages to sneak in one or two. Anyway, on to #10.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia, Death, Murder, Classism, and Infidelity
Moderate: Pregnancy and Sexism