The Thief of Blackfriars Lane

 ***

PG

{BSt}

Could Recommend

I did like this book...

I feel like I need to put more things in the "objections" area of my rating but I don't know how to classify them.  There definitely was a {Backstory} that came out at the end...but then there were some other very mildly objectionable things throughout the rest of the book.  I just am not even sure what they are any more but I remember noting them in my mind at the time.  Again, they were very mild so I don't feel like it would change my mind on my ability to recommend the book.

Cute plot, fun characters and I, of course, always love a bit of mystery :)

Brass Carriages and Glass Hearts

 

***1/2

PG

a tiny {BSt} a little bit {TMP} a smidge of {V}

Could Recommend

I have mixed feelings about these steampunk fairytale retellings...and I'm not even sure what those mixed feelings are... :)

Overall, I think I enjoy them although they can get a bit bizarre.

This one was interesting and held my attention for the most part.  The three things I had against it were really very minimal but I felt like I still needed to mention them.

I could recommend this based on cleanliness if you are into this sort of thing :)

A Castaway in Cornwall

 

***

PG

{UM} {BSt}

Could Recommend

I enjoyed this book...it was just a little bit long for me.  There was some good depth to it though...not just fluff like so many :)

As I recall, there were a few {Uncomfortable Moments} and a small, immoral {Back Story}

Great characters...good book...could easily recommend!

Solving Sophronia

 

****1/2

PG

Excitedly Recommend!

I cannot tell you how much I enjoyed this book!

First of all, it is squeaky clean!!!  (I did rate it as PG because it is a murder mystery and there are some descriptions that aren't too gruesome but at the same time might be a bit unsettling.  However, I didn't feel like it needed the additional rating of {Subject Matter}). 

Secondly, squeaky clean + murder mystery is a double thumbs up in my book!

I didn't realize it would be a murder mystery, nor did I realize it is the first in a new series!  I realize the rest in the series most likely will not be mysteries but I am still looking forward to reading about the rest of the ladies in the Blue Orchid Society!

Lastly, the characters are so very likable...right down to the taxidermist constable :)

I thought Jennifer Moore did a fantastic job of developing the characters along with the story.  They are relatable and lovable!

I heartily recommend this one!

The Light at Wyndcliff

 

***

PG

Could Easily Recommend

I liked this book but I don't think I LOVED it.

It was a nice, predictable story with nothing to which I objected.

I don't have much more to say about it other than I could recommend it without hesitation based on its cleanliness and lack of offense :)

Her Silent Knight

 

***1/2

PG

a tiny bit {TMP}

Easily Recommend

Usually, after the first of the year I don't read any more Christmas books but I made an exception for this one and enjoyed it...it made me feel better too that the story went well after the holiday and into the new year :)

I really enjoyed the plot and characters.  I didn't feel like her character was as well developed as his but still, it was enjoyable.

The only complaint would possibly be that there was the a tiny bit {Too Much Passion} for me at the end, but not enough that it would deter me from recommending this book.

Bound in Shallows

PG

****

{UM}

Easily Recommend

I really enjoyed this next edition in the Natalie Marsh series!

Stephanie Black's books always read super fast for me.  She keeps me interested and guessing.

There may have been just one or two minor {Uncomfortable Moments} but that was it!

I would whole heartedly recommend this whole series or any Stephanie Black book to someone looking for a clean murder mystery!