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leveled up

Revisado: 10-04-24

It's been awhile since I enjoyed JD Kirk's books for more than the character exchanges. The mysteries have always been good, but I recognize the pattern and to usually figure things out. not all aspects, but enough. none of that ever mattered because the characters are so incredibly engaging and dynamic with their interactions. It's like catching up with old friends.

this book leveled up the mystery side for sure. I could still kind of guess who the villain was, but I was second-guessing myself throughout the whole book because it didn't make sense until the very end. there was so much seemingly misdirection and twists in the mystery plot. I was delighted. looking forward to the 20th book

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outdated love stories

Revisado: 04-21-24

The mysteries in each novel were excellent.
The dialogue between the characters as they considered all their options brilliant.
The addition of actual historical events being placed in this fiction wonderful.

I understand that the English nobility used to regard women as these delicate creatures that constantly needed rescuing and couldn't have an intelligent thought to save their life.
However, I I disagree with the choices written for Lydia's character to move the plot along. She's written as such, a daft idiot. My suspension of belief was thwarted every time the female heroine made another stupid decision.

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distinctly clever characters

Revisado: 01-12-24

there's a beautiful balance to the level of wit and humor and believability of their adventures

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creatively original

Revisado: 01-04-24

You don't see it coming. The action adventure background of a girl seeking vengeance for the death of her father all to realize that a life of bad choices is how she created herself. It's simply marvelous

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original yet familiar

Revisado: 10-31-22

honestly super enjoy the surprising magical journey. there were hints and elements reminding me of authentic pagan practices, which was a lovely bonus to hear. I hope that this is the start to a a series as I'm quite curious with the future holds for the protagonist.

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so much second guessing

Revisado: 10-12-22

I loved this series, but I do feel like the third book had an excessive amount of anxiety and fear-based decisions happen within the characters to move the plot along.

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lovely plot twist

Revisado: 08-18-22

early on I thought this storyline was headed towards a Romeo and Juliet type of scene with just different background. I was very very pleasantly surprised. it's still a coming-of-age for both characters. once again Victoria schwabs writing and dialogue and the way the characters process their own growth is just fucking beautiful.

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so original

Revisado: 08-03-22

This is a who don't it mystery but it's set in such a fantastical world. I've read a lot of fantasy fiction novels, and this was a very new take on magic for me.

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creativity abounds

Revisado: 07-21-22

it's been a while since a book in the mystery genre has surprised me. This one was incredibly delightful.

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she's not that dumb

Revisado: 07-18-22

these books are like a comfortable can of chicken noodle soup on a cold day. however you could get better soup at a nicer restaurant. there are still too many times that the lead heroin asks questions that she's far too intelligent to not know the answer to. or she asks questions about things that have already been clarified for her in previous books. please stop making her that dumb lol. or that forgetful.

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