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carmenshea's review against another edition
5.0
note to self: am no longer allowed to read anymore of this series (potentially also this author) if I have things to do because this is the second story I haven't been able to put down until the end!
Following on from The Magpie Lord, we find Crane and Day back in Victorian London and going about their daily lives: Crane still trying to settle the affairs of his late family, Day back to work as a practitioner, and both of them trying to keep their burgeoning relationship casual and secret... until someone comes along and threatens to expose them.
But it's not just a simple case of blackmail they have to avoid when a case Day is investigating ends up involving not only their blackmailer but also many of Crane's friends from Shanghai. Added to that, Day's already under suspicion for his increased power level and bringing in Crane to solve this one could jeopardise not only Day's job but Crane's life.
This was such a gripping read! From start to end with a great balance of drama and romance, and a plot that keeps you interested all the way through.
Following on from The Magpie Lord, we find Crane and Day back in Victorian London and going about their daily lives: Crane still trying to settle the affairs of his late family, Day back to work as a practitioner, and both of them trying to keep their burgeoning relationship casual and secret... until someone comes along and threatens to expose them.
But it's not just a simple case of blackmail they have to avoid when a case Day is investigating ends up involving not only their blackmailer but also many of Crane's friends from Shanghai. Added to that, Day's already under suspicion for his increased power level and bringing in Crane to solve this one could jeopardise not only Day's job but Crane's life.
This was such a gripping read! From start to end with a great balance of drama and romance, and a plot that keeps you interested all the way through.
jbt1234's review against another edition
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? No
3.75
Another quick but exciting adventure. I'm quite glad that emotions started making their way into the relationship, as the first felt a little dismissive of the fact that gay men have feelings too, it's not all about sex.
The mystery this time, however, was a little more out of the hands of the reader. A lot of it banked on relationships and history known only by the characters until the reveals.
Super enjoyable, if not a perfect piece of literature.
The mystery this time, however, was a little more out of the hands of the reader. A lot of it banked on relationships and history known only by the characters until the reveals.
Super enjoyable, if not a perfect piece of literature.
sweetdream's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
enisette's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
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
3.5
indiekay's review
4.0
Good continuation of the first book. Has an interesting and horrific magical case, and an interesting continuation of the romance.
aeonidon's review
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
annineamundsen's review
3.0
I liked the first one better. This one seemed shorter even though they're the same length