In this one, Veronica and Stoker set out to solve the murder of a pioneering mountain climber Alice Baker-Greene. Things quickly get out of hand when Veronica finds herself posing as the Alpenwald Princess to secure a treaty while the real princess is missing. While I did enjoy this mystery, I didn’t love this one … More Review: A Unexpected Peril by Deanna Raybourn
Veronica and Stoker are back in London and are now working to uncover a scandal that threatens the monarchy. They are also dealing with the hysteria that is gripping London from the elusive serial killer, Jack the Ripper. “Very well, then. I suppose I must surrender to my fate. Because you are clearly destined for … More Review: A Murderous Relation by Deanna Raybourn
“For most people, a potentially murderous viscount, a missing host, and a vengeful ghost might seem out of the realm of petty irritations. But then, most people have not led my life.” After struggling with the pacing of the first two books, I didn’t expect to fall in love with this series but the past … More Review: A Dangerous Collaboration by Deanna Raybourn
“To investigate one murder is a curiosity. To investigate two is a habit.” Well this one was a lot of fun! After struggling with the previous books I was very surprised that I couldn’t seem to put this one down. In this one, Veronica and Stoker are investigating an expedition from Egypt and the mysterious … More Review: A Treacherous Curse by Deanna Raybourn
In this book, Veronica and Stoker are tasked by Lady Sundridge to take on the impossible task of trying to save the life of a man from execution. He has been accused of killing his mistress but things don’t add up. While I did enjoy this book, I still struggled with the pacing. I am … More Review: A Perilous Undertaking by Deanna Raybourn
I have mixed feelings about this book. First off, I loved Veronica. She is a unique woman who refuses to live by society standards and follows her passion of collecting butterflies. She is outspoken, has liaisons when away from London, and is willing to put herself into danger to find the truth. I also love … More Review: A Curious Beginning by Deanna Raybourn
Amelia and Emerson are returning to Egypt for another year of excavation, but for the first time in years they will be alone. Unfortunately, their plans are quickly changed when Emerson emerges from an ambush with no memory of Amelia. This was an interesting one because we finally return to just Amelia and Emerson in … More Review: The Snake, The Crocodile, and the Dog by Elizabeth Peters
Amelia and Emerson set off for a new archeological dig, this time in Sudan. They are unwillingly drawn into the search for an explorer and his young bride who went missing twelve years ago. This leads to a very dangerous journey through the desert that leads to them being taken prisoner. When I picked this … More Review: The Last Camel Died at Noon by Elizabeth Peters
As soon as I saw this cover, I knew I wanted to read this book. A gender-bent retelling of The Three Musketeers, but with a girl with a chronic illness and the determination to protect her country. How could you not want to read this? Especially since it was amazing. Tania de Batz is confident … More ARC Review: One For All by Lillie Lainoff
This tells the story of the creation of the League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. It starts with Mina Murray (nee Harker) gathering the members for the league. Those members are Alan Quartermain, Captain Nemo, Dr. Jekyll/ Mr. Hyde, and the Invisible Man. This was a very interesting and good start to a series. I enjoyed it, … More Review: The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Vol. 1 by Alan Moore
Trigger Warnings: Forced outing and initial prejudice and non-acceptance. Prince Sebastian is trying to hide his secret life as the fabulous Lady Crystallia, who is known as Paris’s hottest fashion icon. His secret weapon is his best friend and brilliant dressmaker Frances. This was an incredibly sweet and wholesome comic! Prince Sebastian struggles with the … More Review: The Prince and the Dressmaker by Jen Wang
Lady Penelope Campion has spent her life taking care of the lost and wounded creatures that everyone else seems to have abandoned. When her imposing and attractive new neighbor demands she get rid of the animals, she challenges him to find them loving homes. But Gabriel quickly realizes that finding new homes is going to … More Review: The Wallflower Wager by Tessa Dare
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