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A review by genny
A Dangerous Collaboration by Deanna Raybourn
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
AHHH, PERFECTION! My first 5-star read of 2022 (not counting re-reads). The mystery fully engaged me. The setting reminded me of Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None...the circumstances were different of course, but being invited to a lonely mansion on a cold, rocky island surrounded by the unforgiving sea, where you meet a cast of strangers who all seem to harbor secrets...YES. The gothic atmosphere lent the perfect amount of tension to the story, and the climax was the most dramatic thing. The mystery writing improves with each book IMO.
I'm just gonna say it - Tiberius was hot. I loved his playful banter with Veronica, and them developing a genuine friendship was even better. His involvement in the story made it feel more personal than the investigations in previous books. Of course, my favorite part of every Veronica Speedwell book: The Veronica/Stoker development!!! The open admission of the tension between them, the jealousy, the teasing, the reluctance to open up just when the other is ready to admit their feelings........I bookmarked so many moments that made me squeal in delight.
I don't want to spoil anything but oh my goodness, this gave me EVERYTHING that my heart longed for. So much so that this could have worked as the ending to the entire series. I'm very, very glad that there are more books after this, though! And Angèle Masters does a fantastic job narrating the audiobooks. 🥰 My only gripe is that I wish the "fandom" had a bigger online presence. I need all of the fanart, fanfic, whatever!
I'm just gonna say it - Tiberius was hot. I loved his playful banter with Veronica, and them developing a genuine friendship was even better. His involvement in the story made it feel more personal than the investigations in previous books. Of course, my favorite part of every Veronica Speedwell book: The Veronica/Stoker development!!! The open admission of the tension between them, the jealousy, the teasing, the reluctance to open up just when the other is ready to admit their feelings........I bookmarked so many moments that made me squeal in delight.
I don't want to spoil anything but oh my goodness, this gave me EVERYTHING that my heart longed for. So much so that this could have worked as the ending to the entire series. I'm very, very glad that there are more books after this, though! And Angèle Masters does a fantastic job narrating the audiobooks. 🥰 My only gripe is that I wish the "fandom" had a bigger online presence. I need all of the fanart, fanfic, whatever!
Graphic: Grief and Death
Moderate: Alcoholism, Infidelity, Alcohol, and Murder