A review by stories_of_the_soul27
Murder on Astor Place by Victoria Thompson

mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

I had picked up this book on a whim. I wasn’t expecting much and it surprised me. I like mystery and a historical setting and combining them both did work the charm for me. Since it’s a long series, it made sense for the protagonists to have their characters build up and the way it was done left no complaints for me. As for the mystery, it was well written. There were good number of dead bodies, a nice build up of suspense, the pacing was well balanced throughout the story and the atmosphere of the climax was intense. Overall a very enjoyable read and I will definitely be continuing the series.