Reviews with content warning for Suicide - The Lions of Fifth Avenue

I was interested in the story and liked the back and forth timeline. However, I struggled to rally behind the characters and was deeply disappointed by the mystery and wrap up. Definitely went in with high expectations and they weren’t reached. Will not be my first to recommend.

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adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

The Lions of Fifth Avenue
Thank you, Dutton Books, for the gifted copy of this book! {partner}

Genre: Historical Fiction
Setting: NYC, 1913 & 1993
Format: 🎧
Audiobook Narration: ☆☆☆☆☆
Pub Date: 8.4.2020
Star Rating: ☆☆☆☆

"Leave it to a librarian to point out the alliteration in my life's tragedies."

The Lions of Fifth Avenue might be my new favorite Fiona Davis story - it grabbed my attention from the first chapter; I was fully invested in the lives of not one but all of the characters within the pages. It was fascinating to read along as everything about the history (and future) was revealed.

Both Sadie and Laura were the female protagonists that I desperately needed to read about. They were both willing to stand up for themselves and do what needed to be done for the library's good.

Speaking of the library, Fiona Davis painted such vivid descriptions throughout The Lions of Fifth Avenue that I was transported right into the New York Public Library walls. By the end of the book, I was itching to visit!

✌🏼Alternating POV
🗽 New York Public Library
🕰️ Dual Timelines
💪🏼 Strong Female Protagonists

❌- suicide

I recommend reading The Lions of Fifth Avenue if you're looking for a bit of adventure with your historical fiction and love a good library setting!

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emotional inspiring mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

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ultimatefans's review against another edition

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emotional mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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mimlleigh's review against another edition

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emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

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emotional informative mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Fiona Davis is the MASTER of the dual timeline and applies her skills so adeptly to historical mysteries centered on New York City landmarks. I really enjoyed this book theft mystery that spans generations of the Lyons family. Laura’s 1913 storyline captured the restlessness of a wife and mother who dreams of more in a society that doesn’t see her as an equal to her male counterparts. Sadie’s storyline, in a different way, chronicles a woman’s longing for more. As more pieces were added, I began to wonder how this would wrap up nicely, but I was really impressed with how everything tied together. I would definitely recommend this book for lovers of history, mystery, and books.

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