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adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Technically speaking, a significant improvement on Gentill's first novel. Much better plot construction (there's an actual plot and a real mystery with clues and suspects this time, instead of just a sequence of events) and more capable character work.
I don't think this series is for me, though. I had hoped for something more from a mystery with this historical setting than an amiable romp that just uses the history for set dressing and a source of colourful supporting characters.
I don't think this series is for me, though. I had hoped for something more from a mystery with this historical setting than an amiable romp that just uses the history for set dressing and a source of colourful supporting characters.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Confinement, Death, Gun violence, Misogyny, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Dementia, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Child death, Pedophilia, Racial slurs, Racism, Antisemitism, Religious bigotry, Car accident, Alcohol, and Classism