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beepbeep101's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
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? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia and Abandonment
Moderate: Death, Mental illness, Suicide, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Lesbophobia
Minor: Domestic abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Forced institutionalization, War, and Classism
lapon's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
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? Yes
4.0
Still very cozy, still lovely.
I missed a bit the village life, but got engaged in the family secrets.
I found the resolution of the mystery very satisfying
I missed a bit the village life, but got engaged in the family secrets.
I found the resolution of the mystery very satisfying
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism, Homophobia, and Suicide
Minor: Abandonment
wilybooklover's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
4.5
Another interesting mystery to solve (this one from two decades prior). A deepening romance between a flirty (semi-retired) spy and a kind doctor. More interesting, well-drawn side characters. What more could you want??
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Mental illness, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Minor: Ableism, Homophobia, Suicide, Transphobia, and War
aromarrie's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
4.5
james & leo, you will always have my heart. as for my thoughts on this book entirely, i can confidently say i’d be forever happy to read any and every cozy mystery that cat sebastian writes because she’s absolutely brilliant at writing them.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Abandonment
jessie_h's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
5.0
I loved everything about this! It was like reading a queer Agatha Christie novel and I was here for it! I loved learning more about James's family and his history. I also loved seeing more of him and Leo together and seeing how their relationship is growing! I really hope that there will be more books in this series because I need more of them and the ladies at Little Briars in my life!
Content Warnings
Minor: Homophobia, Suicide, Abandonment, and War
I loved everything about this! It was like reading a queer Agatha Christie novel and I was here for it! I loved learning more about James's family and his history. I also loved seeing more of him and Leo together and seeing how their relationship is growing! I really hope that there will be more books in this series because I need more of them and the ladies at Little Briars in my life!