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challenging
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
For those who have already read 1632, the Devil’s Opera stands as one of the highlights of the series. This is one of the books in the vast series that I come back to for the sweeping scope, including its mixture of a regency style novel complete with boxing subplot, crime novel, and ode to music.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual harassment, Fire/Fire injury, and Miscarriage
Moderate: Sexual violence
jessmahler's review
4.0
A good read that built on the stories from 1635: Music and Murder but can also be enjoyed as a standalone.
Has a lot more religious focus/influence than most of the series, I'm assuming that's David Carrico's influence. Reads a bit "messagey" in places, but so much so as to be off-putting.
Characters are well developed, multiple plots are skillfully woven together both within this book and tied into the larger series. The final reveal and the explanation behind it seemed a bit forced, but not so much as to detract from the rest of the book.
Has a lot more religious focus/influence than most of the series, I'm assuming that's David Carrico's influence. Reads a bit "messagey" in places, but so much so as to be off-putting.
Characters are well developed, multiple plots are skillfully woven together both within this book and tied into the larger series. The final reveal and the explanation behind it seemed a bit forced, but not so much as to detract from the rest of the book.
juliusmoose's review
4.0
I like this series and this is a good addition to it. It was a quick and gripping read.
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