A review by laurenjodi
Murder in Chelsea by Victoria Thompson
3.0
Murder in Chelsea
3 Stars
Sarah Brandt is devastated to learn that a woman is asking questions about her foster daughter, Catherine. But when the woman is found dead, Sarah and Detective Frank Malloy are determined to unravel the mystery surrounding Catherine's past even if it means losing her forever.
It may be time to take a break from this series as, despite my affection for Sarah and Frank, the plots are becoming repetitious and mundane.
While there is finally some much-needed resolution to Frank and Sarah's slow burn romance, the actual outcome is far too deus ex machina for my tastes. All of the issues of social class and financial status are solved by a very convenient. Moreover, the chemistry that has been building between the two has fizzled somewhat in the past few installments.
In terms of the mystery, the progression of events are predictable and the identity of the villain quote obvious from the start. Nevertheless, there is an exciting climax and the ending is ultimately very satisfying.
All in all, this series has wonderful potential both in terms of the setting and the characters. Hopefully, with the developments in this installment, the next books will be more imaginative.
3 Stars
Sarah Brandt is devastated to learn that a woman is asking questions about her foster daughter, Catherine. But when the woman is found dead, Sarah and Detective Frank Malloy are determined to unravel the mystery surrounding Catherine's past even if it means losing her forever.
It may be time to take a break from this series as, despite my affection for Sarah and Frank, the plots are becoming repetitious and mundane.
While there is finally some much-needed resolution to Frank and Sarah's slow burn romance, the actual outcome is far too deus ex machina for my tastes. All of the issues of social class and financial status are solved by a very convenient
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inheretence that falls at Frank's feetIn terms of the mystery, the progression of events are predictable and the identity of the villain quote obvious from the start. Nevertheless, there is an exciting climax and the ending is ultimately very satisfying.
All in all, this series has wonderful potential both in terms of the setting and the characters. Hopefully, with the developments in this installment, the next books will be more imaginative.