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trying_ceratops's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
I enjoyed this book, it’s always fun to read a mystery involving poison. The main character is rambunctious and gets herself into a lot of trouble. The little bit of romance is nice and believable. The reason for not giving this a full 5 is that I’m left not feeling very attached to the main character nor if her story continues.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Murder, and Gaslighting
Minor: Infidelity, Sexism, Sexual assault, Cultural appropriation, Colonisation, and Classism
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
mgmotley's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Gun violence, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Violence, Vomit, Kidnapping, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Gaslighting, and War