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queen_of_the_rats's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
asbooktrovert's review against another edition
slow-paced
3.0
I feel like I was just lost the whole time. I am hoping to go back to this one again at a later date though.
natashazaleski's review
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
ellehartford's review
4.0
Feels like a fascinating peek back in time! I really appreciated how relatable the characters were. This is one of those mysteries where I was perhaps more interested in the setting than the sleuth, but that’s pretty cool for a historical fiction, I think.
gossamerwingedgazelle's review
4.0
This book was excellent. Good characters, good setting, interesting mystery.
holyflpncows's review
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? No
3.5
karabeta's review against another edition
informative
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
berlinbibliophile's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this book. The setting is very interesting, and I liked the many characters and how they developed throughout the novel. The mystery to be solved was also good, though I wish the author hadn't revealed most of the facts in the prologue, leaving only the motive to be discovered by the reader. Nonetheless I'm looking forward to the other novels in the series.
saga_medievalist's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
enigmadame's review
4.0
As good as The Hangman’s Daughter series, which says a lot. Many thanks to my brother for introducing it to me and letting me borrow his copy!