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ridesthesun's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
this one was TWISTY 🙌🏻 my babies were fighting and it made me so uncomfortable alsejfaiesj but!! they got themselves together and I loved every bit of it. dramatic confessions my beloved ❤
Moderate: Confinement, Death, Toxic relationship, Blood, Grief, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
henrismum's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Audiobook (All of my entries on The Story Graph are audiobooks.)
#4 in series (I have been reading this series since Feb 2022 and committed to this series since June 2022.)
Comparison to others in series:Not as good About the same Better Veronica was just as forthright as always. Her relationship with Stoker became slightly more defined.
The narrator was Angèle Masters. I love the essence she gives Veronica.
#4 in series (I have been reading this series since Feb 2022 and committed to this series since June 2022.)
Comparison to others in series:
The narrator was Angèle Masters. I love the essence she gives Veronica.
Moderate: Grief and Murder
mandkips's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
slow-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
Graphic: Death, Grief, and Murder
Moderate: Alcoholism, Infidelity, and Alcohol
Minor: Child death, Confinement, and Suicide
purplepenning's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.25
Moderate: Confinement, Death, Infidelity, Sexism, Violence, Grief, Murder, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Minor: Blood, Medical content, and Pregnancy
genny's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
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
5.0
AHHH, PERFECTION! My first 5-star read of 2022 (not counting re-reads). The mystery fully engaged me. The setting reminded me of Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None...the circumstances were different of course, but being invited to a lonely mansion on a cold, rocky island surrounded by the unforgiving sea, where you meet a cast of strangers who all seem to harbor secrets...YES. The gothic atmosphere lent the perfect amount of tension to the story, and the climax was the most dramatic thing. The mystery writing improves with each book IMO.
I'm just gonna say it - Tiberius was hot. I loved his playful banter with Veronica, and them developing a genuine friendship was even better. His involvement in the story made it feel more personal than the investigations in previous books. Of course, my favorite part of every Veronica Speedwell book: The Veronica/Stoker development!!! The open admission of the tension between them, the jealousy, the teasing, the reluctance to open up just when the other is ready to admit their feelings........I bookmarked so many moments that made me squeal in delight.
I don't want to spoil anything but oh my goodness, this gave me EVERYTHING that my heart longed for. So much so that this could have worked as the ending to the entire series. I'm very, very glad that there are more books after this, though! And Angèle Masters does a fantastic job narrating the audiobooks. 🥰 My only gripe is that I wish the "fandom" had a bigger online presence. I need all of the fanart, fanfic, whatever!
I'm just gonna say it - Tiberius was hot. I loved his playful banter with Veronica, and them developing a genuine friendship was even better. His involvement in the story made it feel more personal than the investigations in previous books. Of course, my favorite part of every Veronica Speedwell book: The Veronica/Stoker development!!! The open admission of the tension between them, the jealousy, the teasing, the reluctance to open up just when the other is ready to admit their feelings........I bookmarked so many moments that made me squeal in delight.
I don't want to spoil anything but oh my goodness, this gave me EVERYTHING that my heart longed for. So much so that this could have worked as the ending to the entire series. I'm very, very glad that there are more books after this, though! And Angèle Masters does a fantastic job narrating the audiobooks. 🥰 My only gripe is that I wish the "fandom" had a bigger online presence. I need all of the fanart, fanfic, whatever!
Graphic: Death and Grief
Moderate: Alcoholism, Infidelity, Murder, and Alcohol
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