Reviews

London Calling by Anna Elliott

chrisjay94's review

3.0

The "glittering backdrop of a Regency London season"? I would hardly call the setting such. I like the characters of Susanna and James. I like that she's a "sleuth" in these times of ladies doing no such thing. I liked that at least there was some kissing and a hint of passion/desire in this book. But really, she was knocked out with a concussion twice in a week without any ill side effects? And what of James' stitches as he's carrying her everywhere? And while there are references to what proper ladies should and shouldn't be doing, Susanna does what she shouldn't anyway. And I had the traitor pegged right away. I still like the characters and if there are continuing adventures, I will probably read them.

booksuperpower's review

4.0

This is the sequel to Susanna and the Spy. At the beginning of the book, we are given updates on the characters from the first book. It is happily announced that Susanna and James are engaged. James has gone to his property to prepare things for his wife. But, when Susanna gets word James was seen in London mixing with high society, Susanna knows he has taken on another assignment. He did so without telling her. She knows he just wants to protect her, but Susanna wants trust and honesty if their marriage is to work. So, she travels to London to find James. She is immediately swept up in intrigue and danger.
I had my suspicions early on about who the spy was, despite the author's red herrings. The plot was interesting enough that I wasn't bothered by having figured out the biggest part of the mystery.
There were some romantic moments for James and Susanna as well. But, doubts about marriage plagued both of them. You will have to read the book to see if they decide it could work despite the war and James need to continue taking missions. Overall a B+