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pained_creations's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Enjoyable snack and great way to spend an afternoon, but nothing extraordinary. Might read the next in the series, when I need some mindless filler.
a_morsereads's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
whatmayisha's review against another edition
4.0
Another super lovely book in this series. Honestly, these are such good reads, they have everything from engaging characters, to a rich background, and of course, a fantastic plot.
winemakerssister's review against another edition
4.0
3.75 stars
This is an interesting multi-layered historical mystery. There's a lot to like: the strong sense of history and place, the interesting characters, and the overarching themes of war, loss, and remembrance.
I generally like Maisie but am a little troubled by how perfect she appears. She's extraordinarily intelligent, with midnight blue eyes and gorgeous curly black hair. Oh, and she's a little bit psychic too. She barely eats anything and everything she does is immaculate and precise. And not only does she solve mysteries, but she fixes the problems after the mystery is solved.
It helps to think of her as a 1920s female version of Sherlock Holmes. If I forgive/embrace his flaws, then them same should happen for Maisie. I'm interested to see how her character evolves over the series...
This is an interesting multi-layered historical mystery. There's a lot to like: the strong sense of history and place, the interesting characters, and the overarching themes of war, loss, and remembrance.
I generally like Maisie but am a little troubled by how perfect she appears. She's extraordinarily intelligent, with midnight blue eyes and gorgeous curly black hair. Oh, and she's a little bit psychic too. She barely eats anything and everything she does is immaculate and precise. And not only does she solve mysteries, but she fixes the problems after the mystery is solved.
It helps to think of her as a 1920s female version of Sherlock Holmes. If I forgive/embrace his flaws, then them same should happen for Maisie. I'm interested to see how her character evolves over the series...
bakerml1919's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
fast-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? No
4.5
Second in the series. Very good read.
jodannna's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-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
4.5
dmfsharp's review against another edition
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0