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gemin1reader's review against another edition
adventurous
4.5
I love these books but this was one of my faves so far! The mystery was really good and I loved the setting on an isolated Cornish island. But the best bit…was Stoker’s declaration of love. Four books have been leading to this point and it was incredible. No notes!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Murder
Moderate: Infidelity and Medical content
Minor: Alcoholism and Pregnancy
kansas_girl's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This entry in the Veronica Speedwell series is one of the best, I think. Raybourn's character development here has colored in important depths and interesting elements to the cast of her series. I also thoroughly enjoy having to look up various butterfly species and appreciate the depth of the author's research. This book will also appeal strongly to lovers of exotic garden populations and Victorian medicinal arts. I am somewhat tired of Veronica and Stoker's dithering, and Veronica's endless psychoanalyzing, but I like them all nonetheless. The similarlities to a slighty bawdier Amelia Peabody continue to amuse me.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infidelity, Sexual content, Suicide, Murder, Pregnancy, and Toxic friendship
layzuli'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? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Infidelity, Blood, Murder, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Confinement, Death, Infidelity, Sexism, Violence, Grief, Murder, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Minor: Blood, Medical content, and Pregnancy
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