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linda48's review
3.0
This short novella was a disappointment. I really like all of Steve Robinson's other books, but this one was simply flat. The characters had to dimension to them, the background was blah. I'm used to the author bringing his worlds to life, setting out the colors, scents, population but here, there was none of that. It's an easy read, you will get done with it in a matter of a couple of hours, and you can read it as a standalone, because there is very little reference to any events that led to JT being in his current situation. It was just...meh.
redheadorganist's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Mental illness
bodagirl's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
2.0
I definitely didn't realize this was a mid-series book, so there was a lot of backstory that was referenced that I missed. But otherwise, I didn't find the main characters all that relatable and the sections set in Victorian England bordered on maudlin.
elentarri's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
4.0
This is an entertaining little genealogical mystery with interesting characters to add to the series.