b_nour's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
ccgwalt's review against another edition
4.0
This fifth installment of Sheri Cobb South's popular John Pickett mystery series focuses as much or more on the relationship between Pickett and Lady Julia Fieldhurst as it does on the mystery. That's not a bad thing, just an observation. What makes it more interesting is that for a large part of the book, John Pickett is at best semi-conscious after being injured fleeing from a theater fire. After 4 books where this mismatched couple dance around each other, Julia finally examines her heart while watching over John as he fights for his life.
Things I enjoyed in this book include Julia finally growing a spine, and getting to know Mr. Colquhoun better. The mystery is a little weak, and I had it figured out almost from the beginning. The book includes a "villain's monologue" which I admit was a little cliched, but somewhat satisfying at the same time.
While To Hot to Handel isn't the strongest book in the series, it's definitely satisfying for what it does do, which is further the relationship between John and Julia.
Things I enjoyed in this book include Julia finally growing a spine, and getting to know Mr. Colquhoun better. The mystery is a little weak, and I had it figured out almost from the beginning. The book includes a "villain's monologue" which I admit was a little cliched, but somewhat satisfying at the same time.
While To Hot to Handel isn't the strongest book in the series, it's definitely satisfying for what it does do, which is further the relationship between John and Julia.
vesper1931's review against another edition
2.0
1809 Due to a series of jewel thefts at the Drury Lane Theatre, Bow Street Runners are sent to prevent another, this includes Pickett who accompanies Julia, Lady Fieldhurst.
This is another in the series which is a romance (somewhat tiresome by now) with a bit of mystery.
And unfortunately it was very obvious who the guilty party was from the beginning.
This is another in the series which is a romance (somewhat tiresome by now) with a bit of mystery.
And unfortunately it was very obvious who the guilty party was from the beginning.
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