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tori395's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
bbwolf59's review against another edition
4.0
Interesting plotting, great twists, intriguing characters-overall a series I look forward to completing.
ksanders013's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
jeannine's review
4.0
Some historical mysteries reference major conflicts in the past, but this one throws our main characters right into the mix. This time, Arianna and Sandro head to Elba while Napoleon is exiled there. Along the way, we get to meet some characters from Arianna's past.
One of the interesting aspects of this series is that action scenes are sprinkled throughout the story, as opposed to being inserted at the end as a traditional crescendo. I think it makes for a fun, fast read. Of course, we get set up for the next book as this one closes, so I'm already on to the next.
One of the interesting aspects of this series is that action scenes are sprinkled throughout the story, as opposed to being inserted at the end as a traditional crescendo. I think it makes for a fun, fast read. Of course, we get set up for the next book as this one closes, so I'm already on to the next.
krisrid's review
5.0
I love this series, and look forward to reading each new book with great anticipation, and Andrea Penrose never lets me down! This book was a wonderful next chapter and I hugely enjoyed every moment of it!
The biggest draw for me is Arianna. She is a wonderful, complex, capricious character, who is nevertheless engaging and entertaining. With all her baggage [read the early books in the series for detail] Arianna still finds herself challenged with trust issues and letting others - even those she loves and who love her - fully into her life and confidence. But she tries, and she is making progress. She is also whip-smart, impetuous, courageous - often to the point of foolhardiness - and viciously loyal. How can you not love this character? She is a delight and I greatly enjoy each new visit with her.
But while Penrose is excellent at developing and writing characters, she is also no slouch in penning a thrilling adventure - in this case on the high seas, with pirates, among other plot twists. The story here is exciting and filled with twists and turns and double-crosses and other fun things. The pacing is perfect to keep you reading and keep you entertained.
This series is just an overall terrific entertainment, whether you love the Regency period or not. Great characters, exciting, well-conceived plots, and, as always, there's chocolate. What more could you possibly need??!!
The biggest draw for me is Arianna. She is a wonderful, complex, capricious character, who is nevertheless engaging and entertaining. With all her baggage [read the early books in the series for detail] Arianna still finds herself challenged with trust issues and letting others - even those she loves and who love her - fully into her life and confidence. But she tries, and she is making progress. She is also whip-smart, impetuous, courageous - often to the point of foolhardiness - and viciously loyal. How can you not love this character? She is a delight and I greatly enjoy each new visit with her.
But while Penrose is excellent at developing and writing characters, she is also no slouch in penning a thrilling adventure - in this case on the high seas, with pirates, among other plot twists. The story here is exciting and filled with twists and turns and double-crosses and other fun things. The pacing is perfect to keep you reading and keep you entertained.
This series is just an overall terrific entertainment, whether you love the Regency period or not. Great characters, exciting, well-conceived plots, and, as always, there's chocolate. What more could you possibly need??!!
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