ewil6681's review
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
planetbeth91's review against another edition
5.0
In this barnstorming 5th installment Peregrine Vale, Earl of Leeds and greatest detective London has ever known earns his retainer. A Holmesian mystery with Cogman's trademark bonkers brilliance as a peace treaty between dragon and Fae teeters on the brink.
Cogman is a genius. End of.
Cogman is a genius. End of.
amandameowly's review
4.0
As a big fan of the Invisible Library series, I devoured this book. I tend to read these so quickly that I’m left in utter shock and despair when they’re over.
This latest book was no exception. With a peace conference looming and the relationship between the Fae and Dragons precarious due to a murder, we launch right into the drama and action with Irene Winters and her companions Vale, Kai, Silver, and addition Ma Dun.
As always, the mystery is compelling and has twists and turns along the way. Incredibly well written and engaging, it’s a fast paced book with little to no downtime for us or the characters.
The only thing that disappointed me about this book is the continued lack of relationship building with Kai and Irene. We are on book five and it feels like we still don’t really know what’s going on since we are never shown any intimate scenes between them and they never talk about their relationship. I feel like at this far along in the series we should have something to show.
This latest book was no exception. With a peace conference looming and the relationship between the Fae and Dragons precarious due to a murder, we launch right into the drama and action with Irene Winters and her companions Vale, Kai, Silver, and addition Ma Dun.
As always, the mystery is compelling and has twists and turns along the way. Incredibly well written and engaging, it’s a fast paced book with little to no downtime for us or the characters.
The only thing that disappointed me about this book is the continued lack of relationship building with Kai and Irene. We are on book five and it feels like we still don’t really know what’s going on since we are never shown any intimate scenes between them and they never talk about their relationship. I feel like at this far along in the series we should have something to show.
ashleyreadsanything's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
zozoisgolden's review
3.0
Irene professes how much she's worried for her parents and we never see them interact ONCE in this book. She never even asks to see them. That alone was enough to lose a star because my issues with this series are reaching a tipping point.
I need to take a break from this series.
I need to take a break from this series.
wachewl's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
robd52's review
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
kitwhelan's review
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
5.0
Might’ve been my favorite one of the bunch so far! Mystery, intrigue, spies, magic and action.