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Task: Read a book with a corpse on the cover.
Book: When Maidens Mourn
"Great choice! I love this series.
Lauren wrote:Great choice! I love this series."
Thanks Lauren!! Sebastian St. Cyr's series is one of my personal favorites too!
#1Category: General Clue Trivia
Task: Read a book with a corpse on the cover.
Book: When Maidens Mourn
Date read: 1-3 January, 2018
Gosh, how I love this series! The author managed to write a delightful romance without letting it overshadow the mystery, which is as engrossing as ever... ★★★★★
#2
Category: The Weapons
Task: Read a book whose author initials can be found in ROPE (all initials count).
Book: The Apothecary Rose
#2Category: The Weapons
Task: Read a book whose author initials can be found in ROPE (all initials count).
Book: The Apothecary Rose
Date read: 3-5 January, 2018
It took me a bit to get into this book honestly - especially in the first chapters - but halfway in the pace picked up, and I went through the rest pretty quickly. An enjoyable read, but sadly it didn't rank in my favorites. I might give the second book in the series a chance, nonetheless... ★★★
#3
Category: The Suspects
Task: Read a book with a yellow cover.
Book: Murder in Chelsea
#3Category: The Suspects
Task: Read a book with a yellow cover.
Book: Murder in Chelsea
Fantastic series: this was a re-read, and I enjoyed it just as much as I did the first time... ★★★★★
#4
Category: General Clue Trivia
Task: Read a book with a black cover
Book: Mistress of the Art of Death
Due to my hectic work schedule, I had to take a little break from my beloved books - much to my chagrin...So here I am, changing the book for my 4th move.
Category: General Clue Trivia
Task: Read a book with a black cover
Book: What Remains of Heaven
I have that one out of the library but won't be starting it for a bit; I've been overdosing on St Cyr.
#4Category: General Clue Trivia
Task: Read a book with a black cover
Book: What Remains of Heaven
Date read: 26-28 February, 2018
By now everybody around here knows how much I love this series, that has quickly become one of my favorites. This particular installment doesn’t let down either: I always tear up a little when Sebastian finds out (view spoiler)... Anyway, amazing re-read. ★★★★★
#5
Category: The Suspects
Task: Read a book with a protagonist who is a former or current military man.
Book: Where Shadows Dance
Yep, another St. Cyr mystery... sue me! ^^
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#5Category: The Suspects
Task: Read a book with a protagonist who is a former or current military man.
Book: Where Shadows Dance
Date read: 28 February - 2 March, 2018
There's always a solid mystery for Sebastian to solve, but it's particularly the ongoing background mysteries and the intricate relationships between the characters that keep this series so incredibly engrossing. I'm so satisfied with the author's decision to give more space to one of my favorite characters - (view spoiler) - while the one character I couldn't stand-(view spoiler) - begins to fade and retreat to the background. ★★★★★
#6
Category: General Clue Trivia
Task: Read a book set in the United Kingdom.
Book: The Anatomist's Wife
#6Category: General Clue Trivia
Task: Read a book set in the United Kingdom.
Book: The Anatomist's Wife
Date read: 2-3 March, 2018
Thanks to a timely flu that forced me to stay home from work, I managed to literally devour this book in less than 48 hours. I think I've found another addition to my favorite series!! ★★★★★
#7
Category: The Suspects
Task: Read a book with a white cover.
Book: Death at Wentwater Court
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Glad you enjoyed the Anatomist's Wife. I'm really enjoying the series and can't wait for the next book.
Lauren wrote: "You are on a roll, Vittoria!"I am, Lauren - thankfully, given that I've just overcome an awful case of Reading Slump(™), aka every reader's worst nightmare.
Lauren wrote: "Glad you enjoyed the Anatomist's Wife. I'm really enjoying the series and can't wait for the next book."
Me too! I plan on reading the whole series this year, also thanks to this challenge!
#7
Category: The Suspects
Task: Read a book with a white cover.
Book: Death at Wentwater Court
Date read: 4-6 March, 2018
This is the first historical mystery I've read that's set in the '20s, since I usually stick to my beloved 1800s. Yet I can say I enjoyed it very much - even though at first the slang confused me (spiffing, jolly well, etc - English not being my first language, these terms, which I honestly didn't know before, had me resort to my dictionary...) ★★★
#8
Category: The Weapons
Task: Read a book whose cover shows anything that might be purchased in a hardware store (pruning shears).
Book: The Winter Garden Mystery
#8Category: The Weapons
Task: Read a book whose cover shows anything that might be purchased in a hardware store.
Book: The Winter Garden Mystery
Date read: 6-8 March, 2018
A little more obvious than the first installment - since I guessed early on the identity of the real murderer - but still a truly enjoyable read. I’m a fan of the blooming attraction between our Honorable miss Dalrymple and the Chief Inspector Alec Fletcher... ★★★
#9
Category: General Clue Trivia
Task: Read a book with 2,3 or 4 in the total number of pages.
Book: Mortal Arts
#9Category: General Clue Trivia
Task: Read a book with 2,3 or 4 in the total number of pages.
Book: Mortal Arts
Date read: 8-10 March, 2018
Another fantastic read, with a mystery that had me bite my nails and a blossoming romance that thawed my little frosty heart. ★★★★★
#10
Category: The Suspects
Task: Read a book that has any type of bird on the cover (crows circling the turret).
Book: What Darkness Brings
#10Category: The Suspects
Task: Read a book that has any type of bird on the cover.
Book: What Darkness Brings
Date read: 10-11 March, 2018
Series as awesome as ever, and the amazing Hero, Lady Devlin ❤ keeps on being a bada$$! ★★★★★
#11
Category: The Suspects
Task: Read a book that is first in a series.
Book: A Curious Beginning
#11Category: The Suspects
Task: Read a book that is first in a series.
Book: A Curious Beginning
Date read: 11-13 March, 2018
A thoroughly enjoyable read, even though the part where (view spoiler) felt a bit too dragged, too long... ★★★★
#12
Category: General Clue Trivia
Task: Read a book with any beverage or any type of bottle on the cover.
Book: Requiem for a Mezzo
#12Category: General Clue Trivia
Task: Read a book with any beverage or any type of bottle on the cover.
Book: Requiem for a Mezzo
Date read: 13-14 March, 2018
And Daisy stumbles upon another dead body! Shocker! Good story and plot; love the characters. ★★★
#13
Category: The Rooms
Task: Read a book showing any kind of round object on the cover (clock on right side).
Book: Murder on the Flying Scotsman
#13Category: The Rooms
Task: Read a book showing any kind of round object on the cover (clock on right side).
Book: Murder on the Flying Scotsman
Date read: 14-15 March, 2018
Loved this book, and loved all the characters - including Alec's 9 y.o. daughter (which is weird, since I was worried introducing a character so young in such a central role for the plot would prove counterproductive). Carola Dunn proved me wrong, and is now a new favourite of mine. ★★★★
#14
Category: The Suspects
Task: Read a book with a place of worship on the cover/storyline.
Book: A Grave Matter
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#14Category: The Suspects
Task: Read a book with a place of worship on the cover/storyline.
Book: A Grave Matter
Date read: 15-16 March, 2018
Slightly less dark installment than the previous two, but still hard to put down, with good characters and plot. Keira's whole family is revealed to be awesome!! ★★★★★
#15
Category: The Suspects
Task: Read a book with a protagonist who is a teacher/professor.
Book: Murder in the North End
#15Category: The Suspects
Task: Read a book with a protagonist who is a teacher/professor.
Book: Murder in the North End
Date read: 16-17 March, 2018
I had forgotten how much I liked these books!! A page-turning murder mystery and a star-crossed romance create an extremely enjoyable read! ★★★★★
#16
Category: The Rooms
Task: Read a book with any of the following items on the cover: castle, body of armor, banner, tapestry, candelabra, chandelier or throne (chandelier)
Book: Masked Ball at Broxley Manor
Sooo... I kinda forgot to keep track of my readings these past couple of days, so it's gonna be a single post for moves 16 & 17.#16
Category: The Rooms
Task: Read a book with any of the following items on the cover: castle, body of armor, banner, tapestry, candelabra, chandelier or throne (chandelier)
Book: Masked Ball at Broxley Manor
Date read: 17 March, 2018
Nothing special, a short little novella born just to explain a few details that emerge in Her Royal Spyness (which I'd already read). ★★★
#17
Category: The Rooms
Task: Read a book with any item typically found in a kitchen on the cover (tall glasses).
Book: A Bucket of Ashes
Date read: 18-19 March, 2018
An apt conclusion to the Nell Sweeney mystery series. ★★★★★
#18
Category: General Clue Trivia
Task: Read a book in which someone is poisoned.
Book: A Study in Death
Date read: 19-22 March, 2018
Yet another amazing installment, and I'm officially in love with this series! ★★★★★
#19Category: The Weapons
Task: Read a book with rope on the cover.
Book: Damsel in Distress
Date read: 26 April - 30 May, 2018
Yep, you read that right. It took me a MONTH to finish this... I know, I know... I suck - bad! Honestly, work has been a b!tch lately, and I haven't had much time to really focus on my reading (ergo, I read other genres, less demanding ones...)
Then again, the fact that this installment was largely told in Daisy's friend Petrie's POV didn't actually help. ★★★
#20
Category: The Suspects
Task: Read a book with a red cover
Book: An Untimely Frost
#20Category: The Suspects
Task: Read a book with a red cover
Book: An Untimely Frost
Date read: 5 - 8 June, 2018
This one was a surprisingly pleasant read!! Although I'd correctly figured out part of it, there was enough intrigue to keep me going and the conclusion was even better than I'd imagined. Loved the 1880s Chicago setting, and the introduction of the Pinkertons (I'd never read a novel with Pinkertons before, oddly enough...)
Can't wait to get my hands on the second installment! ★★★★
#21
Category: To Be Determined
Task:
Book:
Due to my hectic work schedule (in the summer it's always worse), I had to take a little break from historical mysteries - much to my profound annoyance - and had to resort to "simpler" genres... But now I'm back ^^#21
Category: The Rooms
Task: Read a book with plants, flowers, or trees on the cover (flowers in the corner).
Book: The Cater Street Hangman
Date read: 13-15 September, 2018
A pleasant enough read, even though I must say not one of my favorites... I don't know if I'm gonna keep on reading this series... ★★ and a half
#22
Category: The Rooms
Task: Read a book showing any type of large, glass structure on the front (glass dome).
Book: When Gods Die
#22Category: The Rooms
Task: Read a book showing any type of large, glass structure on the front (glass dome).
Book: When Gods Die
Date read: 15-17 September, 2018
By now, everybody in this group has "heard" me harping on and on about how much I love this series and how much I profoundly dislike one of the female characters (view spoiler), so I will just say "Another awesome read" and spare you all ... ★★★★★
# 23Category: The Suspects
Task: Read a book with a protagonist who is a clerical figure.
Book: A Plague on Both Your Houses
How it fits: the protagonist has taken minor holy orders.
# 23Category: The Suspects
Task: Read a book with a protagonist who is a clerical figure.
Book: A Plague on Both Your Houses
Date read: 17-18 September, 2018
I honestly didn't think I would've liked this book so much, but the story is actually pretty investing, and the main character has really grown on me - I ended up staying up all night to read (thank God I didn't have to work today!). I will definitely read more of these books. ★★★★
Ok, so... Like an idiot I completely forgot to record a few of my reads for this challenge, hope it's not a problem ^^# 24
Category: The Rooms
Task: Read a book with a cover showing any kind of leisure activity.
Book: Dead in the Water
★★★★
# 25
Category: The Weapons
Task: Read a book with any type of long, cylindrical object on the cover (metal bars).
Book: Styx and Stones
★★★★
# 26
Category: The Rooms
Task: Read a book with any type of dancer on the cover.
Book: Rattle His Bones
★★★★
And yet again, this task also can be completed with a Daisy Dalrymple book ^^ Yey! *happy whistling*# 27
Category: The Suspects
Task: Read a book with a blue cover.
Book: To Davy Jones Below
# 27Category: The Suspects
Task: Read a book with a blue cover.
Book: To Davy Jones Below
Date Read: 1-2 December, 2018
Rating: ★★★
# 28
Category: The Weapons
Task: Read a book with a gun on the cover.
Book:The Murder at the Vicarage
# 28Category: The Weapons
Task: Read a book with a gun on the cover.
Book:The Murder at the Vicarage
Date Read: 2-4 December, 2018
Rating: ★★★★
#29
Category: The Rooms
Task: Read a book with a gathering of people on the cover.
Book: Royal Blood
How it fits: Group of people on the right.
#29Category: The Rooms
Task: Read a book with a gathering of people on the cover.
Book: Royal Blood
Date Read: 4-5 December, 2018
Rating: ★★★
My thoughts: A very quick read, maybe a little predictable but quite entertaining - though sometimes Georgie can be way too naive...
#30
Category: The Weapons
Task: Read a book with any type of knife on the cover (dagger).
Book: Mistletoe and Murder
#30Category: The Weapons
Task: Read a book with any type of knife on the cover (dagger).
Book: Mistletoe and Murder
Date Read: 5-11 December, 2018
Rating: ★★★★
# 31
Category: The Suspects
Task: Read a book with a protagonist who is a healer of any kind (nurse, doctor, midwife, herbalist, "wise woman", etc.).
Book: Murder on Lexington Avenue
# 31Category: The Suspects
Task: Read a book with a protagonist who is a healer of any kind (nurse, doctor, midwife, herbalist, "wise woman", etc.).
Book: Murder on Lexington Avenue
Date Read: 11-13 December, 2018
Rating: ★★★★
# 32
Category: The Suspects
Task: Read a book with a glamorous looking female on the cover.
Book: A Duty to the Dead
# 32Category: The Suspects
Task: Read a book with a glamorous looking female on the cover.
Book: A Duty to the Dead
Date Read: 13-16 December, 2018
Rating: ★★★★
#33
Category: The Rooms
Task: Read a book with a study/office on the cover (dentist's office).
Book: Die Laughing
#33Category: The Rooms
Task: Read a book with a study/office on the cover (dentist's office).
Book: Die Laughing
Date Read: 16-18 December, 2018
Rating: ★★★★
# 34
Category: The Rooms
Task: Read a book with any word in the title or author name that rhymes with hall (fall).
Book: Fall of a Philanderer
# 34Category: The Rooms
Task: Read a book with any word in the title or author name that rhymes with hall (fall).
Book: Fall of a Philanderer
Date read: 21-28 December, 2018
Rating: ★★★★.
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Mistress of the Art of Death (other topics)Fall of a Philanderer (other topics)
Requiem for a Mezzo (other topics)
To Davy Jones Below (other topics)
Styx and Stones (other topics)
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Task: Read a book with a corpse on the cover.
Book: When Maidens Mourn