hannahs_library_'s review
mysterious
medium-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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexism, Death of parent, Death, Alcohol, and Misogyny
Minor: Murder
ridesthesun's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
this one was TWISTY 🙌🏻 my babies were fighting and it made me so uncomfortable alsejfaiesj but!! they got themselves together and I loved every bit of it.
Spoiler
dramatic confessions my beloved ❤
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Alcohol, Blood, Death, Confinement, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, and Murder
teaxmillions's review
adventurous
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
mandkips's review
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
slow-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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, and Murder
Moderate: Alcohol, Alcoholism, and Infidelity
Minor: Confinement, Child death, and Suicide
purplepenning's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Classism, Confinement, Death, Infidelity, Sexism, Toxic friendship, Violence, Alcohol, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, and Murder
Minor: Medical content, Blood, and Pregnancy
leahvanert's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-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
5.0
So far this is definitely my favorite of the series! I’ve fallen in love with the characters and this story of a murder on an island was really compelling. And some of the sexual tension between main characters has been released. 😂
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder and Death
genny's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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
5.0
AHHH, PERFECTION! My first 5-star read of 2022 (not counting re-reads). The mystery fully engaged me. The setting reminded me of Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None...the circumstances were different of course, but being invited to a lonely mansion on a cold, rocky island surrounded by the unforgiving sea, where you meet a cast of strangers who all seem to harbor secrets...YES. The gothic atmosphere lent the perfect amount of tension to the story, and the climax was the most dramatic thing. The mystery writing improves with each book IMO.
I'm just gonna say it - Tiberius was hot. I loved his playful banter with Veronica, and them developing a genuine friendship was even better. His involvement in the story made it feel more personal than the investigations in previous books. Of course, my favorite part of every Veronica Speedwell book: The Veronica/Stoker development!!! The open admission of the tension between them, the jealousy, the teasing, the reluctance to open up just when the other is ready to admit their feelings........I bookmarked so many moments that made me squeal in delight.
I don't want to spoil anything but oh my goodness, this gave me EVERYTHING that my heart longed for. So much so that this could have worked as the ending to the entire series. I'm very, very glad that there are more books after this, though! And Angèle Masters does a fantastic job narrating the audiobooks. 🥰 My only gripe is that I wish the "fandom" had a bigger online presence. I need all of the fanart, fanfic, whatever!
I'm just gonna say it - Tiberius was hot. I loved his playful banter with Veronica, and them developing a genuine friendship was even better. His involvement in the story made it feel more personal than the investigations in previous books. Of course, my favorite part of every Veronica Speedwell book: The Veronica/Stoker development!!! The open admission of the tension between them, the jealousy, the teasing, the reluctance to open up just when the other is ready to admit their feelings........I bookmarked so many moments that made me squeal in delight.
I don't want to spoil anything but oh my goodness, this gave me EVERYTHING that my heart longed for. So much so that this could have worked as the ending to the entire series. I'm very, very glad that there are more books after this, though! And Angèle Masters does a fantastic job narrating the audiobooks. 🥰 My only gripe is that I wish the "fandom" had a bigger online presence. I need all of the fanart, fanfic, whatever!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Death
Moderate: Alcoholism, Infidelity, Alcohol, and Murder
angelaf's review
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
So. Much. Fun. In my opinion, A Dangerous Collaboration comes in a close second to the first book in the Veronica Speedwell series. In this installment, the plot keeps you turning pages, and Veronica and Stoker have delicious interactions while being drawn into a murder mystery on an island in Cornwall. Read if you enjoy: Victorian England, historical mysteries, strong female characters, snappy dialogue
Content Warnings
Minor: Death
Characters come close to drowning.
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