sarahcoller's review against another edition
2.0
I didn't like this one quite as much as the others---mostly because Hannelore's "American English" got EXTREMELY irritating really fast. Also, I was not at all happy about the flippant "joke" about rape. In fact there were just a lot of sex references throughout this whole story---pretty tiring. The "mystery" took awhile to come about and the answers were obvious. All that said, I've read some further into the series that I liked a lot better so I'm hoping I enjoy the next one more than I did this one.
leasummer's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars - Entertaining with communists and booksellers. Definitely not the most sensitive - some questionable comments from Her Roy Spyness, not sure if it's an effort to capture the era or the author just sucks that way. Guess we'll find out as the series continues on.
This one has an annoying princess she has to babysit. It's very entertaining and I was captivated until the end when there was quite a surprise.
This one has an annoying princess she has to babysit. It's very entertaining and I was captivated until the end when there was quite a surprise.
lyndipaige's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
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? No
5.0
laurenjodi's review against another edition
3.0
A Royal Pain
3 Stars
Lady Georgiana Rannach plays hostess to a Bavarian Princess with a penchant for trouble, and soon finds herself embroiled in another murder investigation when she and the princess stumble across a dead body in a bookshop.
The pacing of this sequel is slightly off with the first half of the story dedicated to Georgie's annoying houseguests. Thankfully, the mystery comes along just in time and gets interesting once the bodies start piling up.
While Georgie is a charming and likable heroine, she can be very obtuse at times and is oblivious to the clues even when they are staring her in the face. Consequently, the identity of the culprits is glaringly obvious to the reader, but Georgie fails to see it until it is almost too late.
On the romance front, Georgie's relationship with Darcy O'Mara is clearly on the slow burn side. Speaking of O'Mara, there are hints in this one that there is more to him than meets the eye ...
Kathrine Kellgren's narration of the audiobook is fantastic, and I was sad to learn from another listener that she passed away recently.
Overall, a slow beginning but entertaining nonetheless.
3 Stars
Lady Georgiana Rannach plays hostess to a Bavarian Princess with a penchant for trouble, and soon finds herself embroiled in another murder investigation when she and the princess stumble across a dead body in a bookshop.
The pacing of this sequel is slightly off with the first half of the story dedicated to Georgie's annoying houseguests. Thankfully, the mystery comes along just in time and gets interesting once the bodies start piling up.
While Georgie is a charming and likable heroine, she can be very obtuse at times and is oblivious to the clues even when they are staring her in the face. Consequently, the identity of the culprits is glaringly obvious to the reader, but Georgie fails to see it until it is almost too late.
On the romance front, Georgie's relationship with Darcy O'Mara is clearly on the slow burn side. Speaking of O'Mara, there are hints in this one that there is more to him than meets the eye ...
Kathrine Kellgren's narration of the audiobook is fantastic, and I was sad to learn from another listener that she passed away recently.
Overall, a slow beginning but entertaining nonetheless.
onceupon_longago's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
wolfdreamer97's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
5.0
kathrynwilliams's review against another edition
4.0
A very fun cozy mystery series! I like the cast of characters, the setting, and the mysteries.
cariadreads's review
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
lakea's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Blood, and Classism
Moderate: Violence, Bullying, Sexual harassment, Death, Sexual assault, Gun violence, Toxic friendship, Panic attacks/disorders, Misogyny, Body shaming, and Xenophobia
Minor: Blood, Misogyny, and Adult/minor relationship
attempted rape that was interrupted before anything happened.