vanessa_black_03's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
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
4.5
b_______reads's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
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? It's complicated
4.0
bbh444's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 stars, but I’m rounding up for Goodreads!
It was great - I love the characters, the setting, the ambience, the writing, and the audiobook narrator. I just enjoyed the mystery slightly (ever-so-slightly!!) less than the first book. I am absolutely ADORING this series, however, and can’t wait to continue the adventures of Lady Hardcastle and Miss Armstrong.
It was great - I love the characters, the setting, the ambience, the writing, and the audiobook narrator. I just enjoyed the mystery slightly (ever-so-slightly!!) less than the first book. I am absolutely ADORING this series, however, and can’t wait to continue the adventures of Lady Hardcastle and Miss Armstrong.
justellie's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
3.75
lindasdarby's review against another edition
4.0
A fun cozy mystery where I learned a bit more about Lady Hardcastle and Armstrong. Super fun and quick to read.
kittykornerlibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
Second in a charming historical mystery series. I am keeping going reading this one.
robotswithpersonality's review against another edition
This week's reading twist is the murder mystery turning out to be cheerier and more relaxing than the children's book, or either books featuring anthropomorphized animals!
Having personally solved most of the mystery before the halfway point did make the pacing seem a little slow in waiting for t e characters to resolve it, but the world of the story, the interaction of Hardcastle and Armstrong are so pleasant, I don't mind hanging about a little longer.
Will definitely be continuing in the series.
⚠️ Fatphobia, mention of suicide
Having personally solved most of the mystery before the halfway point did make the pacing seem a little slow in waiting for t e characters to resolve it, but the world of the story, the interaction of Hardcastle and Armstrong are so pleasant, I don't mind hanging about a little longer.
Will definitely be continuing in the series.
⚠️ Fatphobia, mention of suicide
rachelholt22's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25