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tatyanavogt's review against another edition
4.0
More of a 3.5 rating. Rounding up since I'm appreciating what it did more after the fact.
Hmmmm.. so this one is interesting because I felt kinda mehhh about it as I was reading it. I wasn't blown away by anything and wasn't particularly gripped despite being interested the whole way through and enjoying the twists and turns the book put us through. Honestly though I feel like most of my appreciation is coming after the fact. That being said I listened the the audio book as I was doing other things and it was a nice way to spend the time.
Currently I do plan on continuing the series and hopefully I will enjoy the next book more now that all of the characters are established. I'm interested to see where things go from here.
Hmmmm.. so this one is interesting because I felt kinda mehhh about it as I was reading it. I wasn't blown away by anything and wasn't particularly gripped despite being interested the whole way through and enjoying the twists and turns the book put us through. Honestly though I feel like most of my appreciation is coming after the fact. That being said I listened the the audio book as I was doing other things and it was a nice way to spend the time.
Currently I do plan on continuing the series and hopefully I will enjoy the next book more now that all of the characters are established. I'm interested to see where things go from here.
bookwoman1967's review against another edition
1.0
Really DNF, mostly skimmed the last half at least.
The biggest problem was the writing was confusing, making it hard to really understand what was going on with the main character. One reviewer referred to writing as clumsy, while another said the developmental editor dropped the ball, which sounds right. All this was disappointing because I was looking forward to a Regency mystery with a POC as main character.
Then it got boring, with an obvious culprit and also, this main character did not read like someone from the nineteenth century. So yeah, quite a let down.
The biggest problem was the writing was confusing, making it hard to really understand what was going on with the main character. One reviewer referred to writing as clumsy, while another said the developmental editor dropped the ball, which sounds right. All this was disappointing because I was looking forward to a Regency mystery with a POC as main character.
Then it got boring, with an obvious culprit and also, this main character did not read like someone from the nineteenth century. So yeah, quite a let down.
nolasgem's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
stardust22's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
jtrump91's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
3.0
megansnextread's review
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
fast-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
4.5
kayleeshaine's review against another edition
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
smalltownbookmom's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 rounded up
This historical fiction murder mystery is perfect for fans of The Bridgertons! I loved that this new series features Lady Abigail Worthing, a Black widow who lives on the outskirts of society. When her neighbor is murdered Abby is determined to prove she has nothing to do with it. Full of a great combination of mystery, romance and important figures from the early Abolitionist movement in England this was an entertaining listen. I received a gifted copy in exchange for my honest review.
This historical fiction murder mystery is perfect for fans of The Bridgertons! I loved that this new series features Lady Abigail Worthing, a Black widow who lives on the outskirts of society. When her neighbor is murdered Abby is determined to prove she has nothing to do with it. Full of a great combination of mystery, romance and important figures from the early Abolitionist movement in England this was an entertaining listen. I received a gifted copy in exchange for my honest review.
luverbyrd's review against another edition
5.0
I received this book early in a giveaway to be able to give my thoughts.
I was so drawn in to this murder mystery. It was written as if it could easily be a movie. Drama, intrigue and a little politics. I love a book that makes me want to research the settings real historical background. This book has tidbits about the abolitionist movement in the UK and it was interesting to look up since living in the U.S we only really learn our side of slavery.
The mystery itself had me on my toes. It's also fun to go back in an era where solving crimes was a lot of detective work to figure it out.
Loved the characters, the wonderful banter between them. Which I will say, if you don't enjoy a whole lot of conversations in your books this may not be for you.
There are a few shocking moments that have some action, but a lot is sleuthing through words and meetings with people.
I was so drawn in to this murder mystery. It was written as if it could easily be a movie. Drama, intrigue and a little politics. I love a book that makes me want to research the settings real historical background. This book has tidbits about the abolitionist movement in the UK and it was interesting to look up since living in the U.S we only really learn our side of slavery.
The mystery itself had me on my toes. It's also fun to go back in an era where solving crimes was a lot of detective work to figure it out.
Loved the characters, the wonderful banter between them. Which I will say, if you don't enjoy a whole lot of conversations in your books this may not be for you.
There are a few shocking moments that have some action, but a lot is sleuthing through words and meetings with people.
stilladyj's review against another edition
2.0
DNF
The mystery sounds interesting and the characters are well-imagined and deep, but the prose itself is somewhat clumsy and I found myself often rereading a paragraph to better understand what was going on because the wording was unusual or unclear. The language just failed to grab me and I kept putting it down and not picking it back up again
The mystery sounds interesting and the characters are well-imagined and deep, but the prose itself is somewhat clumsy and I found myself often rereading a paragraph to better understand what was going on because the wording was unusual or unclear. The language just failed to grab me and I kept putting it down and not picking it back up again