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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.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Religious bigotry, and Murder
Moderate: Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Fatphobia
gemin1reader's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
4.0
I am currently compulsively reading this series - they’re just so addictive. As an ex-Catholic I enjoyed all the religious themes in this, a really fascinating mystery where I genuinely suspected everyone but the actual murderer.
The ongoing drama of Ruth and Nelson’s relationship is torture for my romance-loving soul though!
The ongoing drama of Ruth and Nelson’s relationship is torture for my romance-loving soul though!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Sexism, Religious bigotry, and Murder
Moderate: Infidelity