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naluminum's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
tense
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? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Sexism
Minor: Gun violence, Sexual harassment, and War
pkbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
informative
mysterious
tense
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
4.5
The book follows Saffron and Alexander as they try to solve the mysterious poisoning of Mrs. Henry. Saffron is willing to do anything to prove Dr. Maxwells innocents that leads her into a lot of trouble. I thoroughly enjoyed reading about the two main characters relationship and seeing the tension and romance grow.
I couldn’t put the book down and had a fun time trying to decipher the mystery myself. The reason I gave this book a 4.5 instead of 5 was because the ended was a little drab for my liking. Overall the book was well written, and very captivating, would highly recommend!
I couldn’t put the book down and had a fun time trying to decipher the mystery myself. The reason I gave this book a 4.5 instead of 5 was because the ended was a little drab for my liking. Overall the book was well written, and very captivating, would highly recommend!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gun violence and Violence
Minor: Sexual assault and Sexual harassment
mels_reading_log's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
At a dinner party for University College of London staff, someone is poisoned. Newly hired research assistant, Saffron, puts on her detective cap to prove her mentor’s innocence. Alexander Ashton, another one of the scientists, gets pulled into her investigation and flirting starts up between the two of them. Can they figure out who actually poisoned the guest before a large group of the suspects get on a boat for their research trip to the Amazon? Or will Alexander have to set sail with a would-be murderer? I love a smart and flirty whodunit.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, and Medical content
Moderate: Gun violence, Violence, Grief, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Alcoholism, Infidelity, Sexual assault, Vomit, Death of parent, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and War
kekepania's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
The basic premise of a woman scientist in the 1920s is really intriguing! But there's surprisingly little written about the main character actually doing anything scientific. It starts out alright, and then is very slow for the middle 200 pages, and quickly wraps up at the end-- which became surprisingly dark, almost uncomfortably. I was going to read the second book...but not sure I want to invest the time. Not a bad book, but just not as advertised.
My biggest complaint is that for a book based on botany, and with the authors note including mentioning botany research, there's a scene in the final third of the book that includes the most inaccurate description of rhododendrons. It honestly took me out of the whole story. Rhododendrons are my states flower and we have them in abundance. Rhododendrons do NOT have thorns! An entire scene centers around this inaccuracy.
My biggest complaint is that for a book based on botany, and with the authors note including mentioning botany research, there's a scene in the final third of the book that includes the most inaccurate description of rhododendrons. It honestly took me out of the whole story. Rhododendrons are my states flower and we have them in abundance. Rhododendrons do NOT have thorns! An entire scene centers around this inaccuracy.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, Sexual assault, and Violence
bubblybelle's review against another edition
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
4.0
delightfully cozy, historical mystery with plenty of twists and turns. as a plant enthusiast, i loved getting hearing this mystery from a Botanists POV and all of the plant facts that accompanied that.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, and Vomit
Moderate: Sexual assault, Violence, Medical content, Death of parent, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Addiction and Alcoholism
leontyna's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
3.0
I enjoyed the main characters and the investigation itself. It wasn't entirely surprising but it was fun to listen to.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexism and Violence
Minor: Sexual assault
scripturient's review against another edition
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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault
Moderate: Violence and Vomit
Minor: Gun violence and War
annah623's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
I enjoyed the characters (mostly) and the setting and the romance. The mystery was alright. The writing was a little amateurish, but not bad. The main character was a little too not-like-other-girls, and there isn't a very good representation of other women aside from the main character (and her best friend who isn't in the book too much but is a welcome voice of reason). Overall, I enjoyed it enough to try the sequel too.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Alcoholism, Violence, Vomit, and War
There is the immediate threat of sexual assault/violence on page. It isn't explicit or graphic, but it could be triggering.fallenstarr's review
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
A fun, fast read with enjoyable characters. This book takes place in the 1920's so sexism and misogyny is a part of that world, but there are so many characters that push back against that on a way that felt realistic for that time.
The mystery was well written but not overly surprising. The romance was cute with plenty of tropes. So if tropes annoy you, this probably isn't for you. But if you're in the mood for something fun and fast, enjoy!
The mystery was well written but not overly surprising. The romance was cute with plenty of tropes. So if tropes annoy you, this probably isn't for you. But if you're in the mood for something fun and fast, enjoy!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, Violence, Medical content, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Drug use, Vomit, and Death of parent
chelseylb1988's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Death of parent, Murder, Sexual harassment, and War