amread's review
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
alba_marie's review
emotional
hopeful
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
5.0
Graphic: Sexism, Murder, and Misogyny
leavingsealevel's review
2.0
Seriously how many of these books must I read before Nelson and Michelle realize that an open relationship is kind of the solution to all their problems.
stacylmoll's review
5.0
Once again Elly Griffiths does not disappoint. I found this one as good as the rest and can't wait until I can read the next one. I think from the beginning my favorite character is the druid Cathbad. I wish I had someone like him as a friend, because life would not have a dull moment.
fuzzybob_249's review
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
charlotte_hampson's review
dark
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
4.5
emmap2023's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
zosiablue's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Best book in the series since the first one! We have a intriguing mystery about murdered lady priests, then one of those classic "beautiful young drug addict murdered in a ditch" plots, and more cheating and baby drama (unrelated to the priests or murder). The final tension takes place during a Passion Play! What more can you ask, really. The anti-fat author asides have cooled and I feel desperate for the protagonists to finally get together already, so on to the next.
Graphic: Religious bigotry, Addiction, and Murder
Moderate: Drug abuse, Fatphobia, Death, and Drug use
eleanorew's review
funny
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
3.0
This is the second book I’ve read from this series (completely out of order) and I have enjoyed them both. The character have an ongoing storyline that runs through the series but I really enjoy the murders. It’s standard for a crime novel, the writing is quite lighthearted which prevents it from feeling tense though so the climax often feels a bit flat.