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4.3 stars
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I'm going to tell you all now, get those bets in on Mingyu for my favorite lead in the Romancies awards. She's a powerhouse in this and I'd read this a million times over solely because of her.
That blow had quieted her momentarily, but it did not silence her forever. Mingyu had never forgotten.
I have some complaints and struggled with the ultimate way the murder mystery wrapped up, it felt really loose with som ...more
I buddy read this, for full comments and thoughts: Jade Temptress Buddy Read
I'm going to tell you all now, get those bets in on Mingyu for my favorite lead in the Romancies awards. She's a powerhouse in this and I'd read this a million times over solely because of her.
That blow had quieted her momentarily, but it did not silence her forever. Mingyu had never forgotten.
I have some complaints and struggled with the ultimate way the murder mystery wrapped up, it felt really loose with som ...more
Normally, I would not fault the book for this, I would fault myself (a few others fall into that category) but the deliberate pacing and details of Jeannie Lin's work, while exquisite, left me in and out of this story quite a bit. I'm not truly faulting the book, but it took me 7 months to read, so I can't exactly say it wasn't just me either???
Anyway, she's wonderful author and you should read her. Just excellent. Just maybe, check your mood. I had no trouble finishing it in two sittings after ...more
Anyway, she's wonderful author and you should read her. Just excellent. Just maybe, check your mood. I had no trouble finishing it in two sittings after ...more
We first met both Mingyu and Kaifeng in the first book. In summary, Mingyu is a courtesan and was accused and arrested for murder. Kaifeng was her interrogator. She was eventually freed. Her life is not hers and she is owned by the Lotus Palace. She could be replaced anytime by someone younger/prettier. Kaifeng came from humble beginnings and is a constable.
In this she ends up in a similar situation. Her longtime client/patron, General Deng is found murdered (beheaded). She is the one who finds ...more
In this she ends up in a similar situation. Her longtime client/patron, General Deng is found murdered (beheaded). She is the one who finds ...more
Mar 26, 2025
Lover of Romance
marked it as to-read
