jill's review against another edition
5.0
A fun take on one of the sisters from Pride & Prejudice who didn't get much attention or love in that book. Cowley's enthusiasm for Jane Austen shines through in this admirable imitation of Austen's style, mixed with a dash of Sherlock Holmes. A light, enjoyable read.
marcirenee1974's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
bluesleepy's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
heliotropepajamas's review against another edition
3.0
Somehow this book managed to have a murder mystery, the most obvious spy ring in history, and not a single likeable character. I'm all for books exploring more of Mary's character, but in this one she doubled down on everything that made her annoying in P&P and only had the realization of "maybe the problem is me" in the last few chapters. She was so bad at people that I thought maybe the author was trying to portray her as being on the spectrum, which honestly would have been more interesting than anything else that was going on. Of all the characters, Kitty probably came out the best for the few paragraphs she appeared in the story.
If you're looking a good variation where Mary gets to stretch her metaphorical wings and pursue her own interests out from underneath the shadow of her siblings and mother, I would really recommend the series by Joyce Harmon.
If you're looking a good variation where Mary gets to stretch her metaphorical wings and pursue her own interests out from underneath the shadow of her siblings and mother, I would really recommend the series by Joyce Harmon.
oliviakateamerica's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I low key hope Withrow gets throat punched
crinolinelaphroaig's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
slow-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
I'm so onboard for Mary Bennet being a spy! It's always the quiet ones like The Wallflower in Gail Carriger's books. 4 Stars because it was a little slow in the middle. There was a lot to set up but worth it for the Ending. I look forward to the next book.
Audiobook Note: This is not a critique of Book or Author strictly the Narrator. She mispronounced Maria Lucas's name repeatedly. I looked her up. She done a ton of Austen. She should know better. Fortunately Maria only features in a few scenes. And after the first one I had switched to Kindle.
Audiobook Note: This is not a critique of Book or Author strictly the Narrator. She mispronounced Maria Lucas's name repeatedly. I looked her up. She done a ton of Austen. She should know better. Fortunately Maria only features in a few scenes. And after the first one I had switched to Kindle.
hkeeney7398's review against another edition
2.0
I wanted to like this one, I really did! But, it was just so...dull. I missed the humor that is in the original P&P. Overall I was just not happy with it.
madisonreadsbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I absolutely loved this book. It is a continuation of Pride and Prejudice that focuses on Mary Bennet as she tries to unravel a treasonous plot that may involve her mysterious new benefactors.
henrismum's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Content Warnings
Minor: Death of parent
jlovesromance's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5