qalminator's review

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4.0

Yay! Finished Season 1 today!

I absolutely loved this series from beginning to end. Well-thought out, 3-dimensional characters, responding to a fascinating setting (nearly alternate history in some regards; what if the peoples of the Americas had made it to Europe first? It's not exactly Europe, and they're not exactly from the Americas, but the parallels are striking).

Looking forward to season 2!

chirson's review

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3.0

I must confess I expected the season to end on a more decisive note; instead we get very little actual resolution. Still, after a beginning I didn't care for all that much, the development was good, gripping at times, very interesting as a project.

I'll write a full review soon.

Received courtesy of NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

karlycay's review

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5.0

I read this whole chapter with a knot in my stomach. How was this going to end?? I'm so glad it's coming back!

kikiandarrowsfishshelf's review

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3.0

Am I the only one who has problems with Rafe? It is strange because I am actually rooting for the Duchess.

tracy2_0's review

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5.0

Marvelous! And this whole concept of writing in a serial format is magical. I look forward to more from Tremontaine. It's so fun to read about this city where women are center stage; smart, tough, ruthless and beautiful. Pure magic!

pers's review

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5.0

A satisfying conclusion to an engaging tale.

graculus's review

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4.0

Tremontaine - episodes 12 and 13 The end of season 1 of Tremontaine, since there's going to be more episodes in October, sees a number of story-lines come to fruition and also sets up cliffhangers for season 2.
 
In 'A Tale of Two Ladies', the truth about Diane and her origins comes out. As I'd suspected from the comment made about Diane and her maid heading to the city in an earlier episode, the woman now calling herself Diane started life in quite a different social sphere. Kaab is using that knowledge, along with the fact that Diane had Ben Hawke killed to conceal it, to blackmail Diane into suppressing all knowledge of navigation methods which would cost her family dearly.
 
Meanwhile, in the final episode 'Departures', Diane makes a deal with Kaab and later Kaab has to decide what to do about her future and, as a part of this, her relationship with Tess. The duke, under the influence of the poison Diane has been giving him, is fluctuating between sense and nonsense - Rafe is desperate to get to him, making all sorts of offers and plans but without success, except in upsetting Micah, until an unexpected request to come to Tremontaine house makes things even worse than before.
 
I've enjoyed Tremontaine very much and highly recommend the audiobook version, though I also plan to get hold of the collected version of season 1 when it becomes available. Roll on October!
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