A review by leahhhtaylor
The Square of Sevens by Laura Shepherd-Robinson

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

My god. A perfect 5 stars, my first of the year. This book has everything I love. A deviously complex layout, every chapter thought about to the bone. Multiple characters and perspectives to keep my interest. wealthier than wealthy families where backstabbings, murders, insults and shade never cease.
AND multiple twists and turns that challenge me. A pure romantic like Jemima, I thought for a moment that Archie was faking his forgiveness of Red, but it soon faded away when he pretended to be in love with her. I was like yesss they’re gonna get married and take all of the money. I’m also normally not one to love a twist that undoes the work of the twists before it. But this one made sense, and was perfect.
A character who may have rough beginnings but is confident and doesn’t spend page after page self deprecating and being unsure of herself. Such perfect description and pacing that was JUST RIGHT! God I loved it. Can’t wait to read it again, need to go buy the physical cover. 
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