Title: Speculations in Sin
Author: Jennifer Ashley
Series: Below Stairs Mystery #7
*heart eyes*
MUCH thanks to Jennifer Ashley, Berkley, and NetGalley for allowing me to read a free ARC in exchange for an honest review. Also thank you to Kaila Mundell-Hill once again for inviting me on the blog tour.
Yes, another approval from Berkley! They waited several months to approve my request only four days before publication, but a win’s a win!
I LOVED this book!! Ashley’s writing is simply brilliant. Everyone important got development, and the pace was brisk. There was no dinking around; it would not do, as Kat would say. Ashley paints London and its culture with intimacy but also ruthlessness, and her culinary research always blows me away.
I’m aware that the secondaries are ex machina in charming and charismatic disguise, but what could Kat truly accomplish on her own? She works damn hard, let her have her very useful friends.
I admired that Kat had unwavering faith in Sam. No matter what she found under the rocks she kicked over, her conviction was unshakable.
I guessed whodunit early but did not entirely anticipate the truth. I love when that happens.
I’m not really sure what purpose the subplot involving Mr. Davis served, but I liked it. *shrugs*
I do wish in the denouement we’d have heard what Mr. Monaghan made of the happenings at Daalman’s, and how it affected the country, economy, etc., after the super sus comments he made to Daniel. Not really important, maybe, but I’m curious.
Overall I love this series, and I can’t wait for the next installment. We’re due a deep dive into Daniel’s murky past. *crosses fingers* Please oh please!
I also love this series and this book. Can’t wait for more.