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A review by mackle13
Diamonds and Daggers by Nancy Warren
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
My biggest issue with this installment, aside from the usual complaints, is Silvia's behavior. Not just the fact that she behaved that way, but that everyone seemed to let her - including Lucy. And I know Lucy felt a little guilty for the theft of the jewels, and did finally stand up for herself, so that was good , but the fact that everyone was just like, give Silvia some space until she gets over being angry instead of really calling her out on her b.s. was super annoying. I mean, Rafe sort of half-heartedly did, and at least Rafe and Gran were both clear where their loyalties lay, but I was still so annoyed with her treatment of Lucy the entire book.
I mean, Lucy did want to parade around in the jewels, and was hesitant about the whole thing, and then Silvia forced her to learn how to stand and walk and parade herself so that the jewels stuck out. Ugh. The whole thing was just annoying.
Ok - so aside from all that...
Yay more vampires! I was glad to see Theodore and Hester both heavily involved in the investigation part of this story. I'm glad to see them give Hester something to do.
Also some interesting movement on the witchy front, with the obtaining of theathame, even if it still bugs me the conflation of the kind of witchcraft they use in the book and pagan ceremonial practices.
And I did find the whodunit a bit interesting, even if Lucy was a bit slow on the uptake about theactor guy portraying the alleged producer
I'd probably give this a three like most of the others in this series if it wasn't for all of the nonsense with Silvia, and how often it was belabored upon.
I mean, Lucy did want to parade around in the jewels, and was hesitant about the whole thing, and then Silvia forced her to learn how to stand and walk and parade herself so that the jewels stuck out. Ugh. The whole thing was just annoying.
Ok - so aside from all that...
Yay more vampires! I was glad to see Theodore and Hester both heavily involved in the investigation part of this story. I'm glad to see them give Hester something to do.
Also some interesting movement on the witchy front, with the obtaining of the
And I did find the whodunit a bit interesting, even if Lucy was a bit slow on the uptake about the
I'd probably give this a three like most of the others in this series if it wasn't for all of the nonsense with Silvia, and how often it was belabored upon.