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A review by cammmiam
The Betrayal of the Blood Lily by Lauren Willig
4.0
The India locale makes this such a breath of fresh air for the series, whisking readers away from England to an exotic land that allows Penelope to come into her own. She has such a distinct voice, loud and colorful to make her every action, expression, and thought ease to imagine. This is a character who is well known by her author.
In the end, I've chosen to give this book 4 stars rather than 5 because it came off as more of a romance book. While I have nothing wrong with romance (I love them) and will be one of the first to admit that I adore the strength of Pen and Alex's connection, this is still supposed to be a series about spies. The "spyness" was very minimal; however, when the secrets do come to light, they bring a character who I knew in an instant would be one day meant for Jane.
All in all, this was an enjoyable reread that I want to thank for pulling me out of my reading rut.
In the end, I've chosen to give this book 4 stars rather than 5 because it came off as more of a romance book. While I have nothing wrong with romance (I love them) and will be one of the first to admit that I adore the strength of Pen and Alex's connection, this is still supposed to be a series about spies. The "spyness" was very minimal; however, when the secrets do come to light, they bring a character who I knew in an instant would be one day meant for Jane.
All in all, this was an enjoyable reread that I want to thank for pulling me out of my reading rut.