Reviews

Lie by Moonlight by Amanda Quick

annerollins's review

adventurous emotional funny hopeful fast-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

5.0

audreylee's review

emotional 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? Yes

4.0

allthebookssheloved's review against another edition

5.0

This might be my favorite! This is the funniest Amanda Quick book to date. I was giggling and grinning like a fool all the way through. The mystery plot was fantastic, the romance was sexy, well paced and the MCs were very compatible. The banter between Ambrose and Concordia was very funny. The positively nonchalant attitude toward LGBTQ+ community was well delivered. And the side characters were the very delicious cherry on this delicious cake. I am happy John Stoner made a triumphant comeback. And it was a love letter to teachers. Perfect ending to the Vanza series. 10/10; no notes. 

acesarrows's review

3.0

2.5 stars on a re-read

sigrros's review

adventurous lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.5

bearyboo's review

adventurous dark lighthearted medium-paced

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

1.25

i,,,,, don't know how to feel. the murder mystery plot was cool but the romance was,,,, annoying at best. yes, it was cute and dark and ~emotional~ but. unfulfilling. that's all.

qwelling4's review

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted 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

3.0

laurenjodi's review against another edition

4.0

Lie by Moonlight
3.5 Stars

Private inquiry agent, Ambrose Wells, is investigating a suspicious death when he crosses paths with Concordia Glade and her four students escaping from a blazing castle. Soon Concordia and Ambrose are working together to stop a notorious crime lord from carrying out his nefarious plan for the girls.

Anyone who has read Quick's Arcane Society books will immediately recognize Ambrose and Concordia as they are virtually identical to every hero and heroine in that series. While this isn't necessarily negative as Quick's characters are always endearing, it does make for a rather unoriginal romance.

Both Ambrose and Concordia have intriguing backstories, but neither really contribute to their characterization in any meaningful sense. Although there is a definite attraction between the two, it remains underdeveloped and the eventual sex scenes feel contrived.

The mystery is better with one or two interesting twists and an exciting climax. The Vanza elements are, thankfully, kept to a minimum here and the book is more readable without them.

All in all, a typical Amanda Quick story with likeable characters and a solid mystery. Not recommended for newbies to her books though.

leavingsealevel's review

3.0

I actually kind of enjoyed this...more for the characters/plot than the sexy parts, but whatever. I can see why "someone" likes romance novels so much.

dawnelizabeth76's review

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious relaxing 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

4.0

A fun version of an AQ story- I liked Concordia a lot- an easy, quick read