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The Strange Case of the Alchemist's Daughter by Theodora Goss

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adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

This isn’t a book I thought I’d ever pick up but I’ve gotten really into the spooky season this year and though this would be the right level of creepy for me (I get scared easily!).

Drawing on classic characters of Victorian horror such as Jekyll and Hyde, Dr Moreau and Frankenstein’s monster, Theodora Goss creates a band of monstrous women that, joined by Sherlock and Watson, solve the mystery of a series of gruesome murders.

I listened to this book mostly in one day and loved the experience. The characters are flawed but lovable and their relationships are growing in strength. The mystery wasn’t too difficult to solve in my opinion given that you know who these characters are, however I think that the way in which it was unravelled kept me interested throughout.

I’m looking forward to following these characters on their future adventures, particularly now that the whole series is published.
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