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kbkittyb's review
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
I actually preferred this one to the first. This one kept me reading from the beginning to the end.
In this one we met new characters, visited different areas of London, and become more involved in High society. I also found the plot itself much more interesting. Although, the ending seemed a bit too easy but it was fun anyway.
As with the first, it is well written and very well researched. The characters are well developed and lovable. Although I did find myself missing the endearing Billy from the first book, in this one his personality was largely just annoying.
I particularly loved the Chinatown elements, you do not get many books set here in this time period.
I will definitely be reading the rest of the series and would recommend to anyone who loves a light-hearted mystery. A nice quick read too.
In this one we met new characters, visited different areas of London, and become more involved in High society. I also found the plot itself much more interesting. Although, the ending seemed a bit too easy but it was fun anyway.
As with the first, it is well written and very well researched. The characters are well developed and lovable. Although I did find myself missing the endearing Billy from the first book, in this one his personality was largely just annoying.
I particularly loved the Chinatown elements, you do not get many books set here in this time period.
I will definitely be reading the rest of the series and would recommend to anyone who loves a light-hearted mystery. A nice quick read too.
mehsi's review
5.0
Sophie and Lil are back! This time they have to solve a mystery about a Jewelled Moth!
My first thought to the title was: Who would want a brooch shaped like a Moth? :) I can't imagine that looking too good (and if I have to believe the descriptions, it didn't look that good indeed).
I was excited that Sophie and Lil would get another book, and I hoped that we would find out more about Sophie's parents (since there is still so much mystery about her parents). I was also wondering if The Baron would show up again (our evil guy).
When the book started, and it opened with a new character named Mei, I wasn't all too happy. From the get-go I didn't like Mei. I can't really put a finger on why, but I think it has to do with how she acts and behaves. Again, I am not entirely sure what ticked me off. But I can tell you I was worried that Mei would take the center stage. Luckily, that didn't happen. Sure, she was important to the story (due to what the Moth means to her/her family), but luckily she didn't get a lot of the spotlight. Not if you compare it to Sophie or Lil.
I did like her brother Song though.
I really liked Lil in this one, with how she went uncover as debutante, and what she did there. Oh my, she is just way too much for the age this book is set in. She fits more in the current age with how she acts. She doesn't care about chaperones, she says whatever is on her mind, she isn't afraid to do things. It was amazing and also so much fun to see the reactions of the other debutantes. Go girl! I wouldn't mind more of Lil in the next book.
The mystery of the Jewelled Moth was even more fun than I had hoped. It went much further than finding the missing Moth, it went way into backstory for Sophie and also for The Baron, and I was just squealing in joy at the fact the mystery didn't end, but just continued. There were many twists and turns, and there was a big part of excitement. There are chases, evil guys, but we also have the department store (and all the glory, I would just love to go to Sinclair's) and all that happens there. We have a bit of romance (ah, no, I won't spoil anything other than that, you will just have to find it out), and there are quite a few hilarious moments.
There are also parts about etiquette/how a lady should behave and I just want to say this: Please, please make a real book out of that one. :D I would buy it in a heartbeat and devour it just as quick.
With the etiquette parts we also had illustrations, and I just love how they look. <3
The ending and all that happened there? Wow, wow, and triple wow! It really sets a stage for the next book, and I can't wait for the next book to come (only a year to wait for it).
I also have to say that I love the cover. It is gorgeous, it is shiny, it is pretty! I also love that you can discover so many little things in it. Like spot the girl with the moth, or what is happening to the lady. Oh so many things are happening on the cover, it is amazing. I hope the next book will also have such an amazing cover.
All in all, this book was amazing and I would highly recommend it.
Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
My first thought to the title was: Who would want a brooch shaped like a Moth? :) I can't imagine that looking too good (and if I have to believe the descriptions, it didn't look that good indeed).
I was excited that Sophie and Lil would get another book, and I hoped that we would find out more about Sophie's parents (since there is still so much mystery about her parents). I was also wondering if The Baron would show up again (our evil guy).
When the book started, and it opened with a new character named Mei, I wasn't all too happy. From the get-go I didn't like Mei. I can't really put a finger on why, but I think it has to do with how she acts and behaves. Again, I am not entirely sure what ticked me off. But I can tell you I was worried that Mei would take the center stage. Luckily, that didn't happen. Sure, she was important to the story (due to what the Moth means to her/her family), but luckily she didn't get a lot of the spotlight. Not if you compare it to Sophie or Lil.
I did like her brother Song though.
I really liked Lil in this one, with how she went uncover as debutante, and what she did there. Oh my, she is just way too much for the age this book is set in. She fits more in the current age with how she acts. She doesn't care about chaperones, she says whatever is on her mind, she isn't afraid to do things. It was amazing and also so much fun to see the reactions of the other debutantes. Go girl! I wouldn't mind more of Lil in the next book.
The mystery of the Jewelled Moth was even more fun than I had hoped. It went much further than finding the missing Moth, it went way into backstory for Sophie and also for The Baron, and I was just squealing in joy at the fact the mystery didn't end, but just continued. There were many twists and turns, and there was a big part of excitement. There are chases, evil guys, but we also have the department store (and all the glory, I would just love to go to Sinclair's) and all that happens there. We have a bit of romance (ah, no, I won't spoil anything other than that, you will just have to find it out), and there are quite a few hilarious moments.
There are also parts about etiquette/how a lady should behave and I just want to say this: Please, please make a real book out of that one. :D I would buy it in a heartbeat and devour it just as quick.
With the etiquette parts we also had illustrations, and I just love how they look. <3
The ending and all that happened there? Wow, wow, and triple wow! It really sets a stage for the next book, and I can't wait for the next book to come (only a year to wait for it).
I also have to say that I love the cover. It is gorgeous, it is shiny, it is pretty! I also love that you can discover so many little things in it. Like spot the girl with the moth, or what is happening to the lady. Oh so many things are happening on the cover, it is amazing. I hope the next book will also have such an amazing cover.
All in all, this book was amazing and I would highly recommend it.
Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
tiannastarfall's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Another historical, adventure, crime, mystery. Still enjoying the young characters, although there is not much character development in this one. There are more hints at Sophie's background that I expect will be addressed in later books. I liked the new character Mei, and her family, but don't see how she could easily be involved in future books. The crime mystery was engaging and ramped up towards the end but wasn't as gripping as the first book for me. I also didn't understand the Baron's behaviour at the end it felt a little out of character just to force the narrative on. Will be reading the next one soon.
sabrinajansen's review against another edition
5.0
From the first outlook of this book, it seems rather boring. You wouldn’t suspect a moth to be jewelled usually. However the adventures at Sinclairs’s never seem to disappoint. I was dreading the expected romance that was partially set up from the beginning as I thought this book was a story of female empowerment, thankfully, the romance wasn’t really explored where the result was that they got officially together.
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booksnpunks's review
4.0
This is a fantastic series, really! And I loved this better than the first.
daffz's review
4.0
This book was charming, much like the first one. The author really manages to capture a certain atmosphere, and I liked the things that were added in this book. The new characters fit in pretty well, and I can only hope they will make reappearances in later books. But I also noticed now how the story is really mainly focusing on Sophie and Lil, and I do like that as well. I enjoyed their relationship as much as I did in the first one, they really compliment each other well.
These books are definitely a recommendation if you're looking for a fun middle grade mystery series. They are mostly lighthearted, but also go into some dark things. I feel like it's a good middle ground, and incredibly atmospheric. I'll be continuing this series for sure.
These books are definitely a recommendation if you're looking for a fun middle grade mystery series. They are mostly lighthearted, but also go into some dark things. I feel like it's a good middle ground, and incredibly atmospheric. I'll be continuing this series for sure.
bookish_redpanda15's review
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0