Reviews

A Royal Pain by Rhys Bowen

leasummer's review against another edition

3.0

3.5 stars - Entertaining with communists and booksellers. Definitely not the most sensitive - some questionable comments from Her Roy Spyness, not sure if it's an effort to capture the era or the author just sucks that way. Guess we'll find out as the series continues on.
This one has an annoying princess she has to babysit. It's very entertaining and I was captivated until the end when there was quite a surprise.

librarydancer's review against another edition

4.0

This is a really fun series, and I'm enjoying it immensely.

There are still a few gaps in the storyline, but I don't really care. :)

girl_curious'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

5.0

katemonster21's review against another edition

adventurous funny mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

littlemascara's review against another edition

funny lighthearted mysterious fast-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

3.75

dystopianmathqu33n's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

desertlover's review against another edition

3.0

An enjoyable read but still somewhat lacking in character development and plot. I feel these characters have the potential to be a fantastic series, so I will continue on to book three.

lelyreads's review against another edition

adventurous funny mysterious relaxing slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

jenrkeeling's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

4.0

Lots of fun, unpredictable twists, delightful characters. Thoroughly enjoyable romp through interwar London high society. 

misnyder's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

2.5