nyx_knight's review
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? No
3.5
maximum83's review against another edition
5.0
I laughed. I cried. I couldn't put it down. The representation in it was top notch. But Shira never disappoints there. The mystery was intriguing. The ending heartwarming. Pick this book up!
misssusan's review against another edition
3.0
okay so these books have lots of fun morals like 'real partners should support each other in their personal endeavours' and 'consider taking a person's word for who they are instead of imposing societal expectations on them???' but i also learned a third one
persistance will out! if you hassle both library systems you have a card at to buy a harvest of figs eventually one will give in and you will get that sweet, sweet overdrive e-mail telling you the book is available :')
so here we are with the third mangoverse book! this one features a violinist, a mystery plot, a trans street thief and ofc, a happy ending. these books are my fluffy fantasy royalty JAM
3.5 stars
persistance will out! if you hassle both library systems you have a card at to buy a harvest of figs eventually one will give in and you will get that sweet, sweet overdrive e-mail telling you the book is available :')
so here we are with the third mangoverse book! this one features a violinist, a mystery plot, a trans street thief and ofc, a happy ending. these books are my fluffy fantasy royalty JAM
3.5 stars
kathrynhoss's review against another edition
It took me a long time to read past the first chapter of this one because, like other reviewers on here, I figured out who stole the violin right away-- I just didn't know why. The mystery did get interesting towards the end. There were a few other bright spots, too-- the way Micah's storyline was handled, Shulamit and her wife finally having some alone time.
choirqueer's review against another edition
4.0
I really liked this one, though I liked the previous one more. I'm just not that into mysteries, but if you are into mysteries then this will suit your tastes much better! I love all the characters so much, I love it when books have characters that I would love to hang out with in real life, and with this series that feels true for every major character.
sanewberg's review against another edition
4.0
These books are such queer gems in a sea of heteronormative fantasy.
wordnerdy's review against another edition
3.0
http://wordnerdy.blogspot.com/2015/08/2015-book-201.html
The third book in Glassman's Mangoverse series finds Queen Shulamit solving the mystery of a stolen violin (I guess her kingdom is peaceful enough that she can solve mysteries in her spare time as a hobby? OK, sure). I immediately pegged the villain and so was mildly annoyed that it took the Queen so long to figure it out, but everything else about this was pretty charming. The writing is coming along, too. I just like reading and supporting Jewish-themed fantasy, but I'm glad that the series is improving and I'll probably read the next one when it comes out. B/B+.
The third book in Glassman's Mangoverse series finds Queen Shulamit solving the mystery of a stolen violin (I guess her kingdom is peaceful enough that she can solve mysteries in her spare time as a hobby? OK, sure). I immediately pegged the villain and so was mildly annoyed that it took the Queen so long to figure it out, but everything else about this was pretty charming. The writing is coming along, too. I just like reading and supporting Jewish-themed fantasy, but I'm glad that the series is improving and I'll probably read the next one when it comes out. B/B+.
devrose's review against another edition
2.0
I've read too many mysteries to appreciate this one. Everything was just too pat, and I can't imagine a queen and her personal guards being the ones leading an investigation.