koalathebear's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book. One of my favourite books for 2020 so far. I hadn't expected to like it so much, but was delightfully surprised.
I read it and also listened to the audiobook version which was beautifully narrated by Madeleine Leslay in a clear, expressive British accent.
I enjoyed Poppy Redfern, her beau, American pilot Griff O'Neal and a host of secondary characters who were as entertaining as they were well-written. I made a point of reading the negative reviews and didn't agree with any of them because I found the book very engaging, atmospheric and informative. Poppy was occasionally a bit of a silly heroine, making some questionable choices but overall she's a delightful character.
The author has an effortless style of writing which discusses wartime England's deprivations, way of life, the 'friendly invasion' and anti-US sentiment in a way that was very immersive.
I'm not sure if amazon was spying on me, but I happened about this book around the same time as I discovered the D-Day Darlings:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE4MFi895Ru2FtRYXNu3f7w/featured so the music and the novel complemented one another rather beautifully.
I can't wait until the next book. A bit gutted that it's not out until December 2020. However shall I last until then?
I read it and also listened to the audiobook version which was beautifully narrated by Madeleine Leslay in a clear, expressive British accent.
I enjoyed Poppy Redfern, her beau, American pilot Griff O'Neal and a host of secondary characters who were as entertaining as they were well-written. I made a point of reading the negative reviews and didn't agree with any of them because I found the book very engaging, atmospheric and informative. Poppy was occasionally a bit of a silly heroine, making some questionable choices but overall she's a delightful character.
The author has an effortless style of writing which discusses wartime England's deprivations, way of life, the 'friendly invasion' and anti-US sentiment in a way that was very immersive.
I'm not sure if amazon was spying on me, but I happened about this book around the same time as I discovered the D-Day Darlings:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE4MFi895Ru2FtRYXNu3f7w/featured so the music and the novel complemented one another rather beautifully.
I can't wait until the next book. A bit gutted that it's not out until December 2020. However shall I last until then?
booklover1974's review against another edition
4.0
Poppy Redfern is a witty, charming young lady who lives in the little village Little Buffenden, south of London. She's an air warden so she patrols every night in the village, to check so the people respect the blackout, in case the Germans come in their Messerschmitts. The only one that shows up is a murderer that strangle a girl from the village. Poppy starts to investigate...
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This may be considered as a cozy mystery but I think it's much more to it. Poppy has a wonderful sense of humor, the dry English kind, and I love it! The characters are drawn very lovingly and the writing is great. I just love Poppy and all the others. This book delivered!
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If you like a series with a funny, strong female protagonist and a hot American pilot
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This may be considered as a cozy mystery but I think it's much more to it. Poppy has a wonderful sense of humor, the dry English kind, and I love it! The characters are drawn very lovingly and the writing is great. I just love Poppy and all the others. This book delivered!
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If you like a series with a funny, strong female protagonist and a hot American pilot
milkteajeon's review against another edition
5.0
4.5; not the most complex of mysteries but very entertaining regardless. loved poppy and bess and excited to see what they get up to!
jeo224's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
3.0
I enjoyed this book - the ending was better than some of the middle parts - overall good and worth reading this and trying other books in the series.
emjen16's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
annarella's review against another edition
4.0
It's a light and pleasant read with a well researched historical background.
The cast of characters is likeable and the plot flows without issue.
The mystery is solid and, even if I guessed the culprit, it was an engrossing read.
I liked it even if sometimes I found it a bit too light given the historical background.
On the other side I appreciated some elements that are not typical of a cozy mystery, I don't talk about them because I don't want to spoil anything.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Edelweiss for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
The cast of characters is likeable and the plot flows without issue.
The mystery is solid and, even if I guessed the culprit, it was an engrossing read.
I liked it even if sometimes I found it a bit too light given the historical background.
On the other side I appreciated some elements that are not typical of a cozy mystery, I don't talk about them because I don't want to spoil anything.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Edelweiss for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
lsimmons031's review against another edition
4.0
A great, easy little mystery series. I love this historical WW2 aspect and how the main character is writing her own book. She has a smidge of a love interest which is a nice sprinkle of romance.
zombeesknees's review against another edition
4.0
Full review can be found here: https://www.criminalelement.com/book-review-poppy-redfern-and-the-midnight-murders-by-tessa-arlen/
wyoming_steph's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder and War
Minor: Bullying
chelle493's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
2.5
This book was just so slow. The mystery itself was pretty good and there were quite a few red herrings thrown in. The addition of the main characters book character that she was writing was really weird. It was almost like the main character was schizophrenic. She'd hear her book character's voice in her head helping her realize things she didn't know on her own? It was also just dropped in randomly here and there. The romance was just meh.