Reviews

A Most Agreeable Murder by Julia Seales

whiskedawayreads's review against another edition

dark funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

I liked this book more than I anticipated when I initially started it. It was rather enjoyable, with some bits of humor thrown in. There was a lot of drama thrown in between the multitude of characters. I found the chapter structure and writing to be unique and fun.

jennas8's review against another edition

4.0

A witty, feminist take on Sherlock Holmes for fans of Enola Holmes and Veronica Speedwell. Full of dry humor and sarcasm, and written in the style of Jane Austen, this whimsical closed-room murder will delight Anglophiles.

Beatrice has a secret unbecoming of a lady of gentle breeding: she is a true crime girlie. She loves helping her favorite detective solve crimes via correspondence, but never did she dream she’d have the opportunity to solve one herself.

But when a guest at the autumn ball suddenly falls over dead, and the killer must be another guest, Beatrice must use her secret skills to apprehend the murderer before they strike again.

Nobody is who they appear to be in this caper with an extra hefty dose of dry humor. Given the plethora of female Sherlock Holmes takes in recent years, I’m not sure this book contributes anything particularly new or different. But it’s a fun, quick read for fans of Jane Austen-style dad jokes.

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House for the ARC!

(Book will appear as part of a YouTube video in mid May)

penguingirl03's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

fseely's review against another edition

adventurous funny mysterious tense fast-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

3.75

Mrs. Steele throwing the pooting pillow out the window had me dying 😂

megwhite12's review against another edition

funny lighthearted

4.25

sherylkay's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

brianamorrison's review

funny mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.0

everglot's review against another edition

emotional funny mysterious relaxing medium-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

4.25

nicole_marissa's review against another edition

5.0

Not usually a fan of “Emily dickens” style books but this was a fun, quick murder mystery.

merylfrances's review against another edition

adventurous funny 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

4.0