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Mad Miss Mimic
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I had fun reading this Victorian mystery. The main character's selective mutism/mimicking was a very interesting trait. I have never read about a character with that affliction before so it was pretty cool.
The publisher describes this as a cross between a Jane Austen Novel and a Sherlock one. While I would not agree with that description, I can see where the intent to create that vibe came from.
The mystery in the novel captured my attention but it was a very light and simple mystery. No nail biting here.
The romance in the story was sweet too, although it did feel a little silly near the end.
I found the subject of casual drug use in Victorian England very interesting. I don't know why I am always interested so much in vices of times past, but nevertheless I quite liked that part of the story. I also liked how the author wrote more about the subject at the end of the book.
Overall I found this to be a fun read with a light mystery and an intriguing main character. 3.5/5
Buy, Borrow or Bin Verdict: Borrow
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Note: I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review.
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Dana's review
bookshelves: 2017, borrow, historical-fiction, is-it-just-me, love-triangle, mental-illness, netgalley, mystery, romance, satellite-mind, young-adult
Jan 04, 2017
bookshelves: 2017, borrow, historical-fiction, is-it-just-me, love-triangle, mental-illness, netgalley, mystery, romance, satellite-mind, young-adult
I had fun reading this Victorian mystery. The main character's selective mutism/mimicking was a very interesting trait. I have never read about a character with that affliction before so it was pretty cool.
The publisher describes this as a cross between a Jane Austen Novel and a Sherlock one. While I would not agree with that description, I can see where the intent to create that vibe came from.
The mystery in the novel captured my attention but it was a very light and simple mystery. No nail biting here.
The romance in the story was sweet too, although it did feel a little silly near the end.
I found the subject of casual drug use in Victorian England very interesting. I don't know why I am always interested so much in vices of times past, but nevertheless I quite liked that part of the story. I also liked how the author wrote more about the subject at the end of the book.
Overall I found this to be a fun read with a light mystery and an intriguing main character. 3.5/5
Buy, Borrow or Bin Verdict: Borrow
Check out more of my reviews here
Note: I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review.
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