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reading_srsly's review
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
* Historical Fiction - U.S. Women’s Suffrage
* Political lobbying
* Political lobbying
* Racist/Sexist congressmen
The fight for women’s suffrage finally comes to a head as America votes on the 19th amendment. As the precarious battle begins to wind down, Elizabeth and her friends are called to the tiebreaking state of Tennessee to help with the final lobbying efforts. They have to contend with betrayal, underhanded tactics, free-flowing alcohol, and more to secure the victory they’ve been working towards since the beginning of the series.
I really enjoyed this book, it was a fascinating window into history, and some of the details of the hard-fought battle really do prove that truth is stranger than fiction! Several books worth of set up make it all the more satisfying that the fight has finally reached its conclusion. Admittedly it was a touch repetitive from the dutiful reporting of a fraught cyclical political battle, but the new schemes to be thwarted and ideas to be executed kept things engaging.
However, based on the previous books in the series, this was definitely not what I was expecting. Rather than the intersection of several carefully planned cons for the benefit of someone in need, this novel focused more heavily on the battles within the capitol, and the schemes of the different lobbyists and political parties. The big deception reminiscent of the previous installments in the series was relegated to a minor plotline with only a passing mention.
However, based on the previous books in the series, this was definitely not what I was expecting. Rather than the intersection of several carefully planned cons for the benefit of someone in need, this novel focused more heavily on the battles within the capitol, and the schemes of the different lobbyists and political parties. The big deception reminiscent of the previous installments in the series was relegated to a minor plotline with only a passing mention.
This novel does lean more heavily into the historical context than the others in the series, so if you’re looking for another elaborate deception by our altruistic thieves, you might want to keep searching. But if you’re interested in the inner workings of politics in the 1900s and you’ve been waiting to see how the vote plays out since Elizabeth first stumbled into the workhouse, this one is for you!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism and Sexism
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