A review by calthapalustris
A Monstrous Regiment of Women by Laurie R. King

adventurous mysterious reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

Great read, but definitely not as good as the first book of the series. 

What I had appreciated so much about The Beekeeper's Apprentice—the dynamic between Holmes & Russell—is not as central in this novel anymore. Where even was Holmes half the time? lol
Still, I sped through this book at a speed untypical for me, so I'd call it a success nonetheless.

Having read the blurb, I already knew to anticipate the inevitable (dreaded on my part) romantic subplot and while I have to say the author sort of made sense of this strange development I don't entirely appreciate it. Maybe it'll grow onto me more in the next book. We shall see.
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