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savheath's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
slow-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Alcoholism, Gun violence, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Alcohol, and War
Minor: Bullying, Infertility, and Infidelity
kimlendore's review against another edition
1.0
De fatale erfenis werd mij al snel fataal.
De personages zijn oppervlakkig, ik had 0 connectie met ze, de conversaties tussen personages voelde niet natuurlijk, en op een gegeven moment verloor ik de gehele interesse om achter het mysterie te komen.
Helaas, niet het boek voor mij.
De personages zijn oppervlakkig, ik had 0 connectie met ze, de conversaties tussen personages voelde niet natuurlijk, en op een gegeven moment verloor ik de gehele interesse om achter het mysterie te komen.
Helaas, niet het boek voor mij.
thisandthatwithkaren's review against another edition
4.0
"Fatal Inheritance" by Rachel Rhys a story of dysfunctional families and long-hidden secrets, set against the decadence of the Côte d’Azur. Great summer beach read.
The story is set mostly in 1940's French Riviera in the aftermath of war, I found the authors descriptions transferred me and it pulled me in right away!
Wonderful characters that are well developed and I found I wanted to know more about them and their story. The mystery, intrigue, glamour and danger make for a great mix to keep you intrigued and turning the page.
This historical mystery is interesting and well plotted. The story moves at a steady pace, and I had a hard time putting it down.
I requested and received an advance reader copy of this book from Simon & Schuster Canada and Netgalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
The story is set mostly in 1940's French Riviera in the aftermath of war, I found the authors descriptions transferred me and it pulled me in right away!
Wonderful characters that are well developed and I found I wanted to know more about them and their story. The mystery, intrigue, glamour and danger make for a great mix to keep you intrigued and turning the page.
This historical mystery is interesting and well plotted. The story moves at a steady pace, and I had a hard time putting it down.
I requested and received an advance reader copy of this book from Simon & Schuster Canada and Netgalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
bags_and_bookz's review against another edition
4.0
Quite fast-paced story about remembering past mistakes and trying to atone for them. It is a little bit of a mystery, a little bit of a romance story and a little bit adventure. Sometimes predictable but overall, I enjoyed it.
shinydiscoballx's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
rachbreads's review against another edition
3.0
Fatal Inheritance is the book to pick up if you want something frothy, light, and not too taxing. The concept of a young woman who goes to the south of France to inspect an inheritance received from a man she didn't know is interesting...why did he leave her this house? Who was he to her? Once she arrives, she begins to feel as if she is in danger, and that opens up even more questions.
The sumptuous parties, lifestyles of the rich & famous, etc. all fit well with the setting & tone of the book. Overall, I never felt like much depth was achieved, and the plot was fairly predictable.
The sumptuous parties, lifestyles of the rich & famous, etc. all fit well with the setting & tone of the book. Overall, I never felt like much depth was achieved, and the plot was fairly predictable.
cee3110's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 / Fatal Inheritance tells the story of Eve Harrington, who is summoned to the French Riviera upon learning that she has received a significant inheritance from a (seemingly) total stranger named Guy Lester. As Eve explores the ritzy Riviera — and its residents — her connection to Guy is slowly revealed. While I was not as engaged by this book as Rhys's previous mystery, A Dangerous Crossing, I enjoyed this book's resolution, and its pacing, more. With Rhys's vivid descriptions of Eve's surroundings, it was easy to imagine myself among Cannes, Antibes, and elsewhere. All in all, an enjoyable, breezy read.
littleminky93's review against another edition
3.0
Nothing ground breaking, but I really enjoyed it!
Read for We Be Book'n Tic Tac Toe event for the Historical Fiction with a beach on the cover prompt
Read for We Be Book'n Tic Tac Toe event for the Historical Fiction with a beach on the cover prompt
joneskat's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
bluesheltie's review against another edition
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0