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Prose and Cons
Morrie’s been arrested on suspicion of murder. Mina knows the Napoleon of Crime is innocent, but how can she prove her favorite con-artist is being stitched-up?
Being the spider in the center of a vast criminal web has left Morrie in hot water. His list of enemies is long… too long for Mina and her men to unravel. Mina doesn’t have a clue to stand on when a shadow from Morrie’s past shows up and threatens to destroy everything she’s fought for.
If Morrie’s ex solves the murder before them it could mean the end of Nevermore Bookshop. But is Mina ready to pit her sleuthing skills against literature’s foremost consulting detective?
Add a rambunctious puppy, a meddling mother, a cockroach cookery lesson, and their ultimate enemy closing in, and Mina’s on her toughest case yet. There’s only way to get the answers they need, but are Heathcliff and Quoth prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice to save their friend?
The Nevermore Bookshop Mysteries are what you get when all your book boyfriends come to life. Join a brooding antihero, a master criminal, a cheeky raven, and a heroine with a big heart (and an even bigger book collection) in book 5 of this steamy reverse harem paranormal mystery series by USA Today bestselling author Steffanie Holmes.
Being the spider in the center of a vast criminal web has left Morrie in hot water. His list of enemies is long… too long for Mina and her men to unravel. Mina doesn’t have a clue to stand on when a shadow from Morrie’s past shows up and threatens to destroy everything she’s fought for.
If Morrie’s ex solves the murder before them it could mean the end of Nevermore Bookshop. But is Mina ready to pit her sleuthing skills against literature’s foremost consulting detective?
Add a rambunctious puppy, a meddling mother, a cockroach cookery lesson, and their ultimate enemy closing in, and Mina’s on her toughest case yet. There’s only way to get the answers they need, but are Heathcliff and Quoth prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice to save their friend?
The Nevermore Bookshop Mysteries are what you get when all your book boyfriends come to life. Join a brooding antihero, a master criminal, a cheeky raven, and a heroine with a big heart (and an even bigger book collection) in book 5 of this steamy reverse harem paranormal mystery series by USA Today bestselling author Steffanie Holmes.
273 pages, ebook
First published May 8, 2020
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Steffanie Holmes
93 books1,396 followersSteffanie Holmes is the author of steamy historical and paranormal romance. Her books feature clever, witty heroines, wild shifters, cunning witches and alpha males who get what they want.
Before becoming a writer, Steffanie worked as an archaeologist and museum curator. She loves to explore historical settings and ancient conceptions of love and possession. From Dark Age Europe to crumbling gothic estates, Steffanie is fascinated with how love can blossom between the most unlikely characters.
Steffanie lives in New Zealand with her husband and a horde of cantankerous cats. Learn more about Steffanie at her website: www.steffanieholmes.com. She also writes dark science fiction under the name S C Green.
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Before becoming a writer, Steffanie worked as an archaeologist and museum curator. She loves to explore historical settings and ancient conceptions of love and possession. From Dark Age Europe to crumbling gothic estates, Steffanie is fascinated with how love can blossom between the most unlikely characters.
Steffanie lives in New Zealand with her husband and a horde of cantankerous cats. Learn more about Steffanie at her website: www.steffanieholmes.com. She also writes dark science fiction under the name S C Green.
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April 17, 2024
Omg! Sherlock?!?!? I just loved this! This instalment sees Mina and her boys find a killer (I did not guess the identity) who frames Morrie forcing Mina to realise the depths of her feelings for Morrie, Heathcliffe, and Quoth. Grimalkin is delicious, Sherlock is devious, and Oscar is adorable. The disability rep in this series is great, and I love this found family ♥️
May 14, 2020
4.5/5
This was my favorite installment in the series! It was just so freaking good!! I cannot wait for book 6, and I definitely want to pick up some of her other books while I wait!
The big enemy has finally been revealed as Dracula and he is slowly circling back to Nevermore for Mina and her boys. With Morrie out of commission as a murder suspect, Mina must deal with solving the case against Morrie, compete with one of his past lovers, the bookshop being threatened by Grey Lachlan and the impeding arrival of Dracula. Running a fake death business was not one of Morrie's finer ideas and this crime has been suspiciously staged to look like Morrie did it.
Mina has also been approved for a seeing eye dog and begins training her dog Oscar. I cannot wait for Oscar to be a full time addition to this story. I loved this dog and his adorable energy. Mina and Jo were really at odds with this installment and I was so nervous that Morrie being the main suspect would ruin their friendship. I love Jo and her nerdiness, I need it in this series as a fellow science nerd!
I definitely did not call the murderer in this one. Heck, I wasn't even close. But I loved seeing Mina unravel the mystery, especially with the competition she had to deal with! I feel like Mina should become a detective with her success rate at solving these murders.
I really missed Morrie throughout this book, he definitely had to take a backseat and it threw off the dynamic between Mina and her other boys. Heathcliff was still his grumpy self, but it was a lot sharper than the other books. Quoth also withdrew into himself more. I can't wait for their vibe to be back to normal.
Also, Steffanie inserts her other book titles into these books and it always makes me smile. In Prose & Cons, we briefly met one of her other main characters, Maeve. I really hope Maeve shows up and befriends Mina in the next book! I also need to read her series now.
This was my favorite installment in the series! It was just so freaking good!! I cannot wait for book 6, and I definitely want to pick up some of her other books while I wait!
The big enemy has finally been revealed as Dracula and he is slowly circling back to Nevermore for Mina and her boys. With Morrie out of commission as a murder suspect, Mina must deal with solving the case against Morrie, compete with one of his past lovers, the bookshop being threatened by Grey Lachlan and the impeding arrival of Dracula. Running a fake death business was not one of Morrie's finer ideas and this crime has been suspiciously staged to look like Morrie did it.
Mina has also been approved for a seeing eye dog and begins training her dog Oscar. I cannot wait for Oscar to be a full time addition to this story. I loved this dog and his adorable energy. Mina and Jo were really at odds with this installment and I was so nervous that Morrie being the main suspect would ruin their friendship. I love Jo and her nerdiness, I need it in this series as a fellow science nerd!
I definitely did not call the murderer in this one. Heck, I wasn't even close. But I loved seeing Mina unravel the mystery, especially with the competition she had to deal with! I feel like Mina should become a detective with her success rate at solving these murders.
I really missed Morrie throughout this book, he definitely had to take a backseat and it threw off the dynamic between Mina and her other boys. Heathcliff was still his grumpy self, but it was a lot sharper than the other books. Quoth also withdrew into himself more. I can't wait for their vibe to be back to normal.
Also, Steffanie inserts her other book titles into these books and it always makes me smile. In Prose & Cons, we briefly met one of her other main characters, Maeve. I really hope Maeve shows up and befriends Mina in the next book! I also need to read her series now.
November 11, 2025
I love that Mina's deteriorating eyesight is taken seriously and that she goes through the struggles of learning how to cope with becoming blind. It's awesome to find a series where a disability isn't "fixed" and explores the different accessibility aids to help Mina navigate her life and live her life to the fullest. This book introduces the adorable service dog Oscar and the literary legend Sherlock Holmes. In true Sherlock Holmes fashion, this book was full of twists and turns and red herrings to the point that I never guessed the true killer behind it all. I was so convinced that Sherlock had turned evil. Grey Lachlan being Count Dracula's henchman was such a cool way to start incorporating the rest of the town and characters that have been around for the past few books. It's cool to see callbacks to past events from the previous novels and the foreshadowing that each novel included.
I was so excited to see Morrie and Heathcliff admit to their feelings for each other and I really hope that Quoth starts to feel the love too.
I was so excited to see Morrie and Heathcliff admit to their feelings for each other and I really hope that Quoth starts to feel the love too.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 13, 2020
Yes! I was so excited when this book was on my iPad this morning when I woke up. I was counting on it, so I would have been quite disappointed if it hadn't been the case, but still. After the previous 4 books and the Novella I was so eager to read on. Especially because our last read ended with quite a cliffhanger!
And the book totally absolutely didn't disappoint. It was everything I loved about the Nevermore Bookshop Mysteries and more! Maybe this mystery was even more exciting because it was really directly putting one of the guys in danger, the smartest one even, and therefore it not only became a race against time, but also a very emotional race because the stakes were quite high. And yet Holmes never lost herself in the mystery and that excitement.
She really managed to divide her attention between the four pillars of this series: The individual mystery of the book, the big arc that will end in the next book, the personal development of the characters and mostly Mina and of course the romance. Not once does it feel like one is being forgotten, neglected or sacrificed for the other. There is enough story and there are enough pages for everything to get its chance to shine.
The romance is at times heartbreaking and brought me to tears. Mina's development is amazing and watching her grow more confident with herself and her future is so beautiful. The big story arc is clearly coming closer and closer and becoming more and more dangerous and I love it. And this mystery is once more just as exciting as the previous ones. I love how Holmes constantly keeps us on the tips of our toes and yet always manages to surprise in the end, without the reveals coming out of nowhere.
Once more I've laughed. I've cried. I've shivered. And I most of all had the most amazing time one can have with a book. I finally have the perfect answer to the question: "What's your favorite book series ever?" It's so totally and completely this one!
And the book totally absolutely didn't disappoint. It was everything I loved about the Nevermore Bookshop Mysteries and more! Maybe this mystery was even more exciting because it was really directly putting one of the guys in danger, the smartest one even, and therefore it not only became a race against time, but also a very emotional race because the stakes were quite high. And yet Holmes never lost herself in the mystery and that excitement.
She really managed to divide her attention between the four pillars of this series: The individual mystery of the book, the big arc that will end in the next book, the personal development of the characters and mostly Mina and of course the romance. Not once does it feel like one is being forgotten, neglected or sacrificed for the other. There is enough story and there are enough pages for everything to get its chance to shine.
The romance is at times heartbreaking and brought me to tears. Mina's development is amazing and watching her grow more confident with herself and her future is so beautiful. The big story arc is clearly coming closer and closer and becoming more and more dangerous and I love it. And this mystery is once more just as exciting as the previous ones. I love how Holmes constantly keeps us on the tips of our toes and yet always manages to surprise in the end, without the reveals coming out of nowhere.
Once more I've laughed. I've cried. I've shivered. And I most of all had the most amazing time one can have with a book. I finally have the perfect answer to the question: "What's your favorite book series ever?" It's so totally and completely this one!
September 17, 2020
Guess who is the new fictional character that is out of the book, into the real world and Mina’s life? Sherlock Holmes! ( summary of the book ) this is a reverse Harem story about Mina who gets a job in a cursed book store where fictional characters comes to life. She meets Heathcliff, Poe’s raven who can transform into a human, and Criminal James Moriarty. Together they solve the murder mystery that has been going around.
So each book has a different murder case but this time its a bit different cuz the Napoleon of crime James Moriarty has been framed of the murder. And now Mina has to prove that he is not the real culprit but she also has to battle with his ex Sherlock Holmes who is trying to take Morrie back and away from Mina and the other guys.
This one was different cuz Mina, Heathcliff and Quoth who is the raven/ human has to solve the murder case alone and it was difficult for them cuz in the other cases Morrie’s criminal mind was there to help them. The plot twist was shocking, i suspected everyone but who the real culprit was...i didnt see it coming. And the sexual tension between Morrie and Heathcliff... I AM LIVING FOR IT! 🔥🔥🔥 hollyyyy!! Finally Heathcliff acknowledged his feelings for Morrie! I want to see more of their relationship, their chemistry is WOW! I love them together more than i love them with Mina.
AND THE ENDING! Ugh it was so creepy but also 😱😱😱. I need the next book ASAP!! I love all these characters so much even tho the chemistry between Mina and the guys are STILL lacking but i like how they work together as a team. I cant wait to see more of Sherlock Holmes in this book and how his character helps Mina to solve the mystery behind her father .... and the Dracula who is trying to kill her 😶😶. 😰
So each book has a different murder case but this time its a bit different cuz the Napoleon of crime James Moriarty has been framed of the murder. And now Mina has to prove that he is not the real culprit but she also has to battle with his ex Sherlock Holmes who is trying to take Morrie back and away from Mina and the other guys.
This one was different cuz Mina, Heathcliff and Quoth who is the raven/ human has to solve the murder case alone and it was difficult for them cuz in the other cases Morrie’s criminal mind was there to help them. The plot twist was shocking, i suspected everyone but who the real culprit was...i didnt see it coming. And the sexual tension between Morrie and Heathcliff... I AM LIVING FOR IT! 🔥🔥🔥 hollyyyy!! Finally Heathcliff acknowledged his feelings for Morrie! I want to see more of their relationship, their chemistry is WOW! I love them together more than i love them with Mina.
AND THE ENDING! Ugh it was so creepy but also 😱😱😱. I need the next book ASAP!! I love all these characters so much even tho the chemistry between Mina and the guys are STILL lacking but i like how they work together as a team. I cant wait to see more of Sherlock Holmes in this book and how his character helps Mina to solve the mystery behind her father .... and the Dracula who is trying to kill her 😶😶. 😰
May 19, 2020
I have read the other books in the series and recommend reading the books as such, since the characters and some of the plot does build as the series continues.
This is such a fun series, and this next book did not disappoint. While there are very steamy moments, the romance does not overpower the mystery and other plots. These characters each have their quirks, and by this book, their relationships have developed into deep friendship and trust...actually going way beyond the physical aspect. Each one is still packed with their own quirks and individual traits, and this is probably why I enjoy the series. They are a little ridiculous, fun, and yet, handle the dangerous problems with seriousness and determination. Every page brings a new twist, and that although the characters have now been together for five books. There are slight M/M relations in this one—not my thing but the rest of the story definitely drew me in.
I can't wait this group faces next.
This is such a fun series, and this next book did not disappoint. While there are very steamy moments, the romance does not overpower the mystery and other plots. These characters each have their quirks, and by this book, their relationships have developed into deep friendship and trust...actually going way beyond the physical aspect. Each one is still packed with their own quirks and individual traits, and this is probably why I enjoy the series. They are a little ridiculous, fun, and yet, handle the dangerous problems with seriousness and determination. Every page brings a new twist, and that although the characters have now been together for five books. There are slight M/M relations in this one—not my thing but the rest of the story definitely drew me in.
I can't wait this group faces next.
January 1, 2024
I like this installment of the Nevermore Bookstore Mysteries because it brings the characters and the plot that connects all books further along.
The character development especially for Morrie was great and really hit in the feels.
The main big bad evil guy plot is also fun especially since it involves a character I hate since like the beginning of the series so it just feels good.
Also the murder case in this one is also fun because Morrie is accused of having something to do with it (which he actually does) and not just Mina being accused when we all know she hasn't done anything. Nice change of pace.
P.S.: The black covers are waaaaay better than the edition that Goodreads features as the original. So I guess I do the extra steps to have these covers show up on my page.
Sidenote: I cracked my reading challenge with this book in like the last second possible. So thanks Nevermore Bookstore, Steffanie Holmes and kindle unlimited 😂❤️
The character development especially for Morrie was great and really hit in the feels.
The main big bad evil guy plot is also fun especially since it involves a character I hate since like the beginning of the series so it just feels good.
Also the murder case in this one is also fun because Morrie is accused of having something to do with it (which he actually does) and not just Mina being accused when we all know she hasn't done anything. Nice change of pace.
P.S.: The black covers are waaaaay better than the edition that Goodreads features as the original. So I guess I do the extra steps to have these covers show up on my page.
Sidenote: I cracked my reading challenge with this book in like the last second possible. So thanks Nevermore Bookstore, Steffanie Holmes and kindle unlimited 😂❤️
December 6, 2025
The fifth book in the Nevermore Bookshop begins where the last book ended, with Morrie being arrested on suspicion of murder. Mina decides to ride to the police station with Morrie, only to be kidnapped (with Morrie) by someone from Morrie’s past. Mina trains with Oscar, her new guide dog, and she and the boys investigate to clear Morrie’s name. A fun ride, with a slightly darker side than the first books in the series.
December 10, 2023
I almost gave a higher rating, bc we got a Morrie centered story that was interesting, but the cheese is groan-inducing. It doesn’t quite wreck it for me, but it is embarrassing at points. The oysters? The addition of Sherlock Holmes who doesn’t solve a thing? No. Will I continue to read these? Absolutely. I somehow just love these.
March 12, 2023
oh yes!
Mysteries abounding!!
This series is quite honestly just amazing with literary heroes coming out of the pages to solve crimes. An absolutely amazing read of you love Nancy drew type things this is for you!!
Mysteries abounding!!
This series is quite honestly just amazing with literary heroes coming out of the pages to solve crimes. An absolutely amazing read of you love Nancy drew type things this is for you!!
June 13, 2024
The charm is waning. Dracula becoming the main villain in the overall story has been an okay development but when it was mentioned a few books ago, it was forgettable. The story was chaotic and the mystery underwhelming.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 7, 2023
3.5 ⭐️’s
January 14, 2024
Anche questo volume della serie mi è piaciuto tanto! ❤️ Sapere che Sherlock si unirà ai ragazzi per sconfiggere Dracula mi piace! E leggere di un Moriarty così vulnerabile è stato diverso ma bello.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 10, 2024
someone free me
June 23, 2024
Okay, this one was one heck of a roller-coaster! Since Morrie wasn't around to help the gang solve the case, Mina, Heathcliff and Quoth had to work twice as hard to sort out the identity of whomever might be trying to frame Morrie for murder. This was one fun mystery, since there was also Sherlock Holmes' antagonising to keep Mina busy, and it was lovely to watch everyone come to realise just how deep their love for each other had gotten in Morrie's absence. I felt like this was a really emotional book, and I honestly applaud THAT final scene with Morrie, Mina and Heathcliff!
June 10, 2025
I was literally on the edge of my seat through the entire book needing to know what happened!! My stomach was in knots trying to figure out who the killer was as Mina and the boys tried to prove Morrie was innocent. That ending was something spectacular. Steffanie Holmes keeps leaving me more and more enamored with each installment of this series. Can’t wait to jump into the next book.
August 8, 2025
Rating: 4.5 stars
Yup, this is my favourite of the series so far. It has everything you've come to expect from the Nevermore Bookshop series, but just... more of it. More heart, more spice, more mystery, more murder and more moments that properly pull you in. And yet, it didn't quite go in the direction I expected, so it had some nice surprises for me too!
First thing's first, I defy anyone to read this book and NOT picture Andrew Scott and Benderdink Crumplesnack as Morrie and Sherlock. If you're a fan of their iterations on the telly, then you'll LOVE this. The imagery is... *mind wanders*... sorry, I got distracted 😂. What makes it for me is seeing Morrie shed his facade and show his vulnerability and goodness, while still somehow retaining the veneer of the criminal mastermind he is. His character development has been rather on the back burner for the last couple of books, with only hints of real change, but boy does it come to the fore here. The man he is at the end is the same and yet so totally different, and it feels like the relationship not just between him and Mina, but between all of our main characters is going to be far stronger and more settled for it.
The standalone plot of this book was good, and I really enjoyed the fact that it was set in the world of fandom and cosplay. However, there are so many different plot threads in this book, both as standalones and for the wider series arc, that it perhaps didn't get quite the amount of attention it deserved. Nevertheless, it was a clever yarn and a great reveal! And, if I'm being completely honest, the fact that this book was more about the characters than the underlying plot is probably a reason I enjoyed it so much!
Equally though, we got some proper moments in here relating to the bigger mystery of Nevermore, which definitely up the ante and make you wonder just what's in store! And some of the other wider storylines, like the introduction of Mina's new guide dog pup, Oscar, just make you smile wider and your heart melt just a bit more. But there's still a serious undertone to it all, despite the madness - Mina facing discrimination because of her loss of sight, and the portrayal of the 'old boys club' of a tech firm and the disgusting nature of certain men who have a position of power over a woman; it all adds up to a wonderfully pitched piece of writing that makes you laugh and think at the same time.
My only reservations with this book, and the only reason it doesn't get five stars, is down to what I found to be a bit of a muddled timeline. There are moments that feel important that I don't recall reading about in previous books, but that are clearly being laid down as the key to an important plot point (and the issue in question refers to Christmas). I'm sure at one point there's a mention of Halloween, like it's October, and then a few chapters later it's stated that it's February. And yet this book follows immediately on from the last, and each of the books previous to that seem to only have short gaps between them. Likewise, in the last book Mina was only considering getting a guide dog, but in this one she's already spoken with the organisation, applied and been accepted. Now, I can forgive all of this because the story is fabulous and, in the grand scheme of things, it doesn't make a whole lot of difference. But if I'm picking these things up with my 'passenger princess' style of reading, I suspect someone more analytical may get frustrated. I am absolutely happy be proven wrong here, so if anyone does want to walk me through it, I'd be most grateful!!!
Oh, and there are a few more non-Britishisms in here; dollars instead of pounds, blocks instead of streets etc. These do grate on my nerves just a smidge, particularly when it's Heathcliff, the bit of Yorkshire rough, using them.
But that ending! Your heart does a happy dance, then plummets to the floor in dread... I'm heading straight into book 6 because I cannot wait to see what happens next!
Yup, this is my favourite of the series so far. It has everything you've come to expect from the Nevermore Bookshop series, but just... more of it. More heart, more spice, more mystery, more murder and more moments that properly pull you in. And yet, it didn't quite go in the direction I expected, so it had some nice surprises for me too!
First thing's first, I defy anyone to read this book and NOT picture Andrew Scott and Benderdink Crumplesnack as Morrie and Sherlock. If you're a fan of their iterations on the telly, then you'll LOVE this. The imagery is... *mind wanders*... sorry, I got distracted 😂. What makes it for me is seeing Morrie shed his facade and show his vulnerability and goodness, while still somehow retaining the veneer of the criminal mastermind he is. His character development has been rather on the back burner for the last couple of books, with only hints of real change, but boy does it come to the fore here. The man he is at the end is the same and yet so totally different, and it feels like the relationship not just between him and Mina, but between all of our main characters is going to be far stronger and more settled for it.
The standalone plot of this book was good, and I really enjoyed the fact that it was set in the world of fandom and cosplay. However, there are so many different plot threads in this book, both as standalones and for the wider series arc, that it perhaps didn't get quite the amount of attention it deserved. Nevertheless, it was a clever yarn and a great reveal! And, if I'm being completely honest, the fact that this book was more about the characters than the underlying plot is probably a reason I enjoyed it so much!
Equally though, we got some proper moments in here relating to the bigger mystery of Nevermore, which definitely up the ante and make you wonder just what's in store! And some of the other wider storylines, like the introduction of Mina's new guide dog pup, Oscar, just make you smile wider and your heart melt just a bit more. But there's still a serious undertone to it all, despite the madness - Mina facing discrimination because of her loss of sight, and the portrayal of the 'old boys club' of a tech firm and the disgusting nature of certain men who have a position of power over a woman; it all adds up to a wonderfully pitched piece of writing that makes you laugh and think at the same time.
My only reservations with this book, and the only reason it doesn't get five stars, is down to what I found to be a bit of a muddled timeline. There are moments that feel important that I don't recall reading about in previous books, but that are clearly being laid down as the key to an important plot point (and the issue in question refers to Christmas). I'm sure at one point there's a mention of Halloween, like it's October, and then a few chapters later it's stated that it's February. And yet this book follows immediately on from the last, and each of the books previous to that seem to only have short gaps between them. Likewise, in the last book Mina was only considering getting a guide dog, but in this one she's already spoken with the organisation, applied and been accepted. Now, I can forgive all of this because the story is fabulous and, in the grand scheme of things, it doesn't make a whole lot of difference. But if I'm picking these things up with my 'passenger princess' style of reading, I suspect someone more analytical may get frustrated. I am absolutely happy be proven wrong here, so if anyone does want to walk me through it, I'd be most grateful!!!
Oh, and there are a few more non-Britishisms in here; dollars instead of pounds, blocks instead of streets etc. These do grate on my nerves just a smidge, particularly when it's Heathcliff, the bit of Yorkshire rough, using them.
But that ending! Your heart does a happy dance, then plummets to the floor in dread... I'm heading straight into book 6 because I cannot wait to see what happens next!
February 11, 2021
Prose and Cons: a reverse harem murder mystery (Nevermore Bookshop Mysteries Book 5) Kindle Edition
by Steffanie Holmes
I borrowed this book via the Kindle Unlimited program. I am choosing to leave a fair and honest review.
There is really nothing like a Steffanie Holmes book, particularly her RH stories. This book is no exception.
We are back at the Nevermore Bookshop with Mina and her three loves – Heathcliff from Wuthering Heights, Dr. James Moriarty from the Sherlock Holmes stories and Quoth from Poe's famous poem (Quoth is also a shapeshifter who becomes a raven). Everything seems wonderful for the four of them, until there is another murder. This time of a woman who had reportedly committed suicide the year before. And this woman has a connection to Morrie, a surprising one. Of course this wouldn't be a Steffanie Holmes book if there wasn't at least one or two name Easter Eggs. My personal favorite is Mina's father using the last name of Simson.
But under all the fun, games and sweaty, hot, sizziling sex scenes is authentic, visceral story of Mina losing her sight. The realization that she is quickly becoming blind often pops up at the most stressful moments. As a reader, this made what she was going through so much more real. It is never overdone, never pushed on to the reader. Real emotions, real changes, and real understanding have a tactile feeling. Whether it is the exploration of the world by Mina and her trusty Oscar, or Mina's musings. The reader is captured and their empathy rises. But there is no moment when I thought poor Mina, I feel pity for her.
The big bad of the first few books gets closer. Ms. Holmes' slow introduction of him takes us back to when he was a feared.
Morrie, Quoth and Heathcliff are starting to become more three-dimensional and more human.
The mystery is fun, with just enough red-herring clues to distract the reader from the real culprit!
I really love this series and love all Ms. Holmes's work
5 stars out of 5
https://www.amazon.com/Prose-Cons-Nev...
by Steffanie Holmes
I borrowed this book via the Kindle Unlimited program. I am choosing to leave a fair and honest review.
There is really nothing like a Steffanie Holmes book, particularly her RH stories. This book is no exception.
We are back at the Nevermore Bookshop with Mina and her three loves – Heathcliff from Wuthering Heights, Dr. James Moriarty from the Sherlock Holmes stories and Quoth from Poe's famous poem (Quoth is also a shapeshifter who becomes a raven). Everything seems wonderful for the four of them, until there is another murder. This time of a woman who had reportedly committed suicide the year before. And this woman has a connection to Morrie, a surprising one. Of course this wouldn't be a Steffanie Holmes book if there wasn't at least one or two name Easter Eggs. My personal favorite is Mina's father using the last name of Simson.
But under all the fun, games and sweaty, hot, sizziling sex scenes is authentic, visceral story of Mina losing her sight. The realization that she is quickly becoming blind often pops up at the most stressful moments. As a reader, this made what she was going through so much more real. It is never overdone, never pushed on to the reader. Real emotions, real changes, and real understanding have a tactile feeling. Whether it is the exploration of the world by Mina and her trusty Oscar, or Mina's musings. The reader is captured and their empathy rises. But there is no moment when I thought poor Mina, I feel pity for her.
The big bad of the first few books gets closer. Ms. Holmes' slow introduction of him takes us back to when he was a feared.
Morrie, Quoth and Heathcliff are starting to become more three-dimensional and more human.
The mystery is fun, with just enough red-herring clues to distract the reader from the real culprit!
I really love this series and love all Ms. Holmes's work
5 stars out of 5
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November 17, 2023
ancora una volta ci troviamo alla libreria di Nevermore, alle prese con l'ennesimo mistro che sconvolge le vite (gia' piuttosto sconvolte) di Mina e dei suoi affascinanti fidanzati letterari: l'ombroso Heatcliff, l'astuto Moriarty (morrie, per gli amici), il dolce e romantico Quoth.
Mina sta perdendo la vista sempre piu' in fretta ma non ha intenzione di lasciarsi abbattere: ha ormai prove sufficienti per sapere che la sua vita continuera' anche quando non potra' piu' percepire il mondo con i suoi occhi perche' ha ormai imparato a fidarsi di quei loschi figuri che le hanno rubato il cuore. E un nuovo amico sta per entrare in scena: sta per conoscere il suo nuovo cane - guida e sa gia' che lo adorera'. Come convivera' alla libreria con il corvo e la gatta e' un altro paio di maniche, ma Mina e' pronta a scoprirlo. Quello a cui non e' pronta e' quello che accade a Morrie, che costringe tutti loro a rivoluzionare le proprie vite per tirarlo fuori dai guai, con l'intervento di un ospite di eccezione. Non dimentichiamo pero' che anche il mistero che avvolge la libreria Nevermore, in cui i personaggi letterari prendono vita, diventa piu' fitto e Mina, con ritrovato coraggio e carisma, capisce sempre piu' di esserne al centro.
Trovo questa serie piacevole ed intrigante: mi fa davvero gongolare l'idea di una libreria del genere, in cui i grandi sogni letterari di noi adolescenti topi di biblioteca potrebbero prendere vita e diventare realta'. Le trame sono abbastanza originali e trovo davvero interessante l'uso, assolutamente a proposito, dei vari personaggi Penso che le componenti giallo, spicy e fantasy si combinino bene tra loro, smorzando i toni l'una dell'altra quando rischiano di dventare caricaturali. Non vedo l'ora di leggere l'ultimo (?) libro della serie, che uscira' a dicembre e che ci svelera' finalmente (?) tutti i misteri
Mina sta perdendo la vista sempre piu' in fretta ma non ha intenzione di lasciarsi abbattere: ha ormai prove sufficienti per sapere che la sua vita continuera' anche quando non potra' piu' percepire il mondo con i suoi occhi perche' ha ormai imparato a fidarsi di quei loschi figuri che le hanno rubato il cuore. E un nuovo amico sta per entrare in scena: sta per conoscere il suo nuovo cane - guida e sa gia' che lo adorera'. Come convivera' alla libreria con il corvo e la gatta e' un altro paio di maniche, ma Mina e' pronta a scoprirlo. Quello a cui non e' pronta e' quello che accade a Morrie, che costringe tutti loro a rivoluzionare le proprie vite per tirarlo fuori dai guai, con l'intervento di un ospite di eccezione. Non dimentichiamo pero' che anche il mistero che avvolge la libreria Nevermore, in cui i personaggi letterari prendono vita, diventa piu' fitto e Mina, con ritrovato coraggio e carisma, capisce sempre piu' di esserne al centro.
Trovo questa serie piacevole ed intrigante: mi fa davvero gongolare l'idea di una libreria del genere, in cui i grandi sogni letterari di noi adolescenti topi di biblioteca potrebbero prendere vita e diventare realta'. Le trame sono abbastanza originali e trovo davvero interessante l'uso, assolutamente a proposito, dei vari personaggi Penso che le componenti giallo, spicy e fantasy si combinino bene tra loro, smorzando i toni l'una dell'altra quando rischiano di dventare caricaturali. Non vedo l'ora di leggere l'ultimo (?) libro della serie, che uscira' a dicembre e che ci svelera' finalmente (?) tutti i misteri
March 27, 2022
Back to Nevermore we go! I love this series, and this was no exception. Nevermore continues to get more intense as the series goes on. Mina is back with her three boyfriends; Heathcliff, Morrie and Quoth. Her vision continues to deteriorate and pieces to the puzzle of Nevermore start coming together.
This time around we pick up right where the last left off, with Morrie getting arrested. He’s arrested on suspicion of murder. Murder of a client who he helped fake their death. Turns out that’s quite the side business. Without giving too much away, another character from the classics has come to life out of the pages. Turns out Morrie and him have quite the history. Together they go into hiding and work together to find out who framed him. Mina, however, doesn’t trust this new addition to the cast of characters. So, what does she do? She investigates obviously.
I had a great time with this book, it might be my favorite in the series so far. As more evidence continues to pile up Mina is determined to clear Morrie’s name, the problem? She’s not sure if the new guy is helping or hindering? Without Morrie to help her solve the crime she’s left with Heathcliff and Quoth and they make quite the team. As Mina struggles with her eyesight, she gets to go meet her new guide dog Oscar. He makes a great addition to the team.
There’s the usual laughs, struggles, steamy scenes, mystery, and intrigue. Each step of the way they get closer to solving the mysteries surrounding the shop. They discover who is responsible for the chaos swirling around town, and as pieces fall into place, they realize that they may be in over their heads. That’s never stopped them before, and this go round will be no different. As usual, I love the characters, the worldbuilding, the relationships and their development. It’s a must read if you are as invested in this cast of characters as I am! 🖤
This time around we pick up right where the last left off, with Morrie getting arrested. He’s arrested on suspicion of murder. Murder of a client who he helped fake their death. Turns out that’s quite the side business. Without giving too much away, another character from the classics has come to life out of the pages. Turns out Morrie and him have quite the history. Together they go into hiding and work together to find out who framed him. Mina, however, doesn’t trust this new addition to the cast of characters. So, what does she do? She investigates obviously.
I had a great time with this book, it might be my favorite in the series so far. As more evidence continues to pile up Mina is determined to clear Morrie’s name, the problem? She’s not sure if the new guy is helping or hindering? Without Morrie to help her solve the crime she’s left with Heathcliff and Quoth and they make quite the team. As Mina struggles with her eyesight, she gets to go meet her new guide dog Oscar. He makes a great addition to the team.
There’s the usual laughs, struggles, steamy scenes, mystery, and intrigue. Each step of the way they get closer to solving the mysteries surrounding the shop. They discover who is responsible for the chaos swirling around town, and as pieces fall into place, they realize that they may be in over their heads. That’s never stopped them before, and this go round will be no different. As usual, I love the characters, the worldbuilding, the relationships and their development. It’s a must read if you are as invested in this cast of characters as I am! 🖤
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August 25, 2021oh noes Moriarty is arrested on suspicion of murdering one of his clients who he helped fake their death! And then Moriarty's old boyfriend Sherlock Holmes turns up to try to solve the case before our heroine does in order to try to win Moriarty back!
I feel like I was supposed to want Moriarty to stay with the heroine, but really I was rooting for Sherlock to win him back (Sherlock joining the harem too would be OK also I guess).
And Count Dracula is still out there lurking... dun dun DUN. I love the plot detail that he's stealing Romanian orchids from nurseries in order to use the soil to extend his reach... except you don't grow orchids in soil. You grow orchids in bark or maybe moss. Ah well. It's a cool idea anyway, so I'll allow it. Maybe Romanian orchids are grown in nurseries using wildly different techniques to other orchids.
I didn't call the murderer in this one (for the first time in this series), but in fairness to me that's because it's so wildly implausible it broke even my suspension of disbelief. . But these books don't exactly run on realism (see orchid detail) and I don't read them for the mysteries, so eh, whatever.
More paranormal stuff in this one, which was neat, but less relationship stuff sadly.
I feel like I was supposed to want Moriarty to stay with the heroine, but really I was rooting for Sherlock to win him back (Sherlock joining the harem too would be OK also I guess).
And Count Dracula is still out there lurking... dun dun DUN. I love the plot detail that he's stealing Romanian orchids from nurseries in order to use the soil to extend his reach... except you don't grow orchids in soil. You grow orchids in bark or maybe moss. Ah well. It's a cool idea anyway, so I'll allow it. Maybe Romanian orchids are grown in nurseries using wildly different techniques to other orchids.
I didn't call the murderer in this one (for the first time in this series), but in fairness to me that's because it's so wildly implausible it broke even my suspension of disbelief. . But these books don't exactly run on realism (see orchid detail) and I don't read them for the mysteries, so eh, whatever.
More paranormal stuff in this one, which was neat, but less relationship stuff sadly.
September 5, 2024
2,5 stelline
Dopo aver letto alcuni mesi fa i primi 4 romanzi di questa lunga serie, l'avevo un po' messa da parte e solo ora sono riuscita ad andare avanti.
Devo dire che di questo romanzo, rispetto ai precedenti, ho preferito la parte gialla della situazione. Il caso, infatti, non mi è per nulla dispiaciuto, l'ho trovato interessante e complesso, forse fin troppo, con un finale un po' troppo fantasioso, per cui difficilmente comprensibile chi è l'assassino.
Per quel che riguarda i protagonisti e il loro rapporto, continuo ad essere estremamente combattuta.
Mina questa volta è riuscita a starmi un po' più simpatica, principalmente perché finalmente riesce ad accettarsi, con tutti i suoi problemi di vista, e a non piangersi solo addosso. Non mi metterò però a commentare il fatto che il suo essere ipovedente sia usato un po' a caso, con a volte che dice di vedere solo le sagome e altre che riesce a vedere i dettagli più piccoli delle fotografie, non sarò io a commentarlo, più che altro perché essendo ipovedente l'autrice dovrebbe sapere di cosa si parli...
Chi mi stranisce maggiormente è Quoth, l'uomo - corvo, che spesso trovo così fuori dal mondo e dalle dinamiche tra gli altri personaggi che da darmi quasi fastidio.
Che invece mi è piaciuto molto di questo romanzo è il rapporto estremamente complesso tra Morrie e Sherlock, il nuovo personaggio spuntato fuori dalle pagine dei libri. Ma qua sarò di parte, data la mia passione da sempre per Sherlock Holmes...
Dopo aver letto alcuni mesi fa i primi 4 romanzi di questa lunga serie, l'avevo un po' messa da parte e solo ora sono riuscita ad andare avanti.
Devo dire che di questo romanzo, rispetto ai precedenti, ho preferito la parte gialla della situazione. Il caso, infatti, non mi è per nulla dispiaciuto, l'ho trovato interessante e complesso, forse fin troppo, con un finale un po' troppo fantasioso, per cui difficilmente comprensibile chi è l'assassino.
Per quel che riguarda i protagonisti e il loro rapporto, continuo ad essere estremamente combattuta.
Mina questa volta è riuscita a starmi un po' più simpatica, principalmente perché finalmente riesce ad accettarsi, con tutti i suoi problemi di vista, e a non piangersi solo addosso. Non mi metterò però a commentare il fatto che il suo essere ipovedente sia usato un po' a caso, con a volte che dice di vedere solo le sagome e altre che riesce a vedere i dettagli più piccoli delle fotografie, non sarò io a commentarlo, più che altro perché essendo ipovedente l'autrice dovrebbe sapere di cosa si parli...
Chi mi stranisce maggiormente è Quoth, l'uomo - corvo, che spesso trovo così fuori dal mondo e dalle dinamiche tra gli altri personaggi che da darmi quasi fastidio.
Che invece mi è piaciuto molto di questo romanzo è il rapporto estremamente complesso tra Morrie e Sherlock, il nuovo personaggio spuntato fuori dalle pagine dei libri. Ma qua sarò di parte, data la mia passione da sempre per Sherlock Holmes...
December 10, 2025
🌶️ Oh Morrie, you Napoleon of Crime. Of course you would be the boyfriend to wind up accused of murder. Idiot.
Another fun romp through murder and mayhem and now we have a new boy to the mix! Appropriately named Oscar (Oscar Wilde now that he’s officially Mina Wilde’s 🦮 guide dog)(and honestly, could it get any punnier?) our newest member of the Nevermore crew is a real charmer… but back to Morrie.
Morrie is clapped in cuffs and stuffed in the back of a police car, with Mina insisting on coming with. Turns out this arrest is really an escape plan as the unfamiliar cop driving them down to the station really is kidnapping Morrie in order to help keep our bad boy from gracing a jail cell.
But why? Because Morris’s ex wants him back and isn’t above a crazy escape plan in order to do so. Of course, that means sending Mina back home, but she’s not going to take this lightly… Mina will figure out who really committed the crime and get Morrie back if it’s the last thing she, Heathcliff and Quoth do.
Even if that means taking a a teensy break from trying to track down Dracula.
You have to love an author who has this much fun playing in her literary sandbox and delights in dropping her pen name around the bookshop as someone whose stories fill the shelves in the paranormal romance section.
And who can resist learning how Heathcliff really spent a lot of his time out on the Moors…
I’m off to the next thrillingly comedic installment!
Another fun romp through murder and mayhem and now we have a new boy to the mix! Appropriately named Oscar (Oscar Wilde now that he’s officially Mina Wilde’s 🦮 guide dog)(and honestly, could it get any punnier?) our newest member of the Nevermore crew is a real charmer… but back to Morrie.
Morrie is clapped in cuffs and stuffed in the back of a police car, with Mina insisting on coming with. Turns out this arrest is really an escape plan as the unfamiliar cop driving them down to the station really is kidnapping Morrie in order to help keep our bad boy from gracing a jail cell.
But why? Because Morris’s ex wants him back and isn’t above a crazy escape plan in order to do so. Of course, that means sending Mina back home, but she’s not going to take this lightly… Mina will figure out who really committed the crime and get Morrie back if it’s the last thing she, Heathcliff and Quoth do.
Even if that means taking a a teensy break from trying to track down Dracula.
You have to love an author who has this much fun playing in her literary sandbox and delights in dropping her pen name around the bookshop as someone whose stories fill the shelves in the paranormal romance section.
And who can resist learning how Heathcliff really spent a lot of his time out on the Moors…
I’m off to the next thrillingly comedic installment!
August 27, 2025
Good with a little disappointment
1st person pov, Argleton, UK and surroundings, mostly. A cliffhanger, just a little spice. The mystery was pretty good, but more twisted than the previous ones. The resolution was a surprise. I did not notice any editing issues (mind you, I'm not doing anything like proof reading, I only comment if I fall over them), though I would have preferred them over what I felt like I did find. This book literally starts the minute book 4 ends. But it appears that there was at least another book worth of material that was not or hardly referenced in book 4, that was very, very in your face in this book. There was a reference to a Christmas mystery that has not shown in the series so far. I know that might not be glaring, but as I'm binge reading the series, it was frustrating. Also, we go from Mins railing against her doctor to having been inviting to get a guide dog, and already using different adaptive tools. All within the space of this transition between book 4 and book 5. It felt like a book was missing, and book 4 had not been adapted, but book 5 was post-missing books having been created. I guess that means the reduced star is for perceived continuity errors. I still like the story, and hope that there won't be any additional hopping over parts of the storyline.
1st person pov, Argleton, UK and surroundings, mostly. A cliffhanger, just a little spice. The mystery was pretty good, but more twisted than the previous ones. The resolution was a surprise. I did not notice any editing issues (mind you, I'm not doing anything like proof reading, I only comment if I fall over them), though I would have preferred them over what I felt like I did find. This book literally starts the minute book 4 ends. But it appears that there was at least another book worth of material that was not or hardly referenced in book 4, that was very, very in your face in this book. There was a reference to a Christmas mystery that has not shown in the series so far. I know that might not be glaring, but as I'm binge reading the series, it was frustrating. Also, we go from Mins railing against her doctor to having been inviting to get a guide dog, and already using different adaptive tools. All within the space of this transition between book 4 and book 5. It felt like a book was missing, and book 4 had not been adapted, but book 5 was post-missing books having been created. I guess that means the reduced star is for perceived continuity errors. I still like the story, and hope that there won't be any additional hopping over parts of the storyline.
May 13, 2020
Oh my freaking god....this book was awesome!
My love if Nevermore Bookshop and it's originality has been blasted to all my friends and family members from the very start. But book 5 Prose and Cons has elevated it to my all time favorite book EVER!
Steffanie Holmes may have went studied to be a archeologist but her calling most definitely is writing. A fan of classics like herself and and the magick of one overactive imagination has made this a series worthy of all types of book lovers.
Be it the reverse harem, classics, romance, mysteries or more...this will call to you.
Heathcliff, Morrie and Quoth have stolen my heart and breath and I just knew there was so much more to Mina. Come on ...who do you think of when you hear her name? Yep...me too :)
I don't need to give you a glimpse of what happens since the author does that in her blurb and many other readers share their favorite parts. I can't do that because honestly, every page is my favorite. The only thing I can articulate with other readers is this book and the whole series to date is more than worth the time, money and imagination it sets your mind on. Literature and reality clash and boy is it an amazing journey.
My love if Nevermore Bookshop and it's originality has been blasted to all my friends and family members from the very start. But book 5 Prose and Cons has elevated it to my all time favorite book EVER!
Steffanie Holmes may have went studied to be a archeologist but her calling most definitely is writing. A fan of classics like herself and and the magick of one overactive imagination has made this a series worthy of all types of book lovers.
Be it the reverse harem, classics, romance, mysteries or more...this will call to you.
Heathcliff, Morrie and Quoth have stolen my heart and breath and I just knew there was so much more to Mina. Come on ...who do you think of when you hear her name? Yep...me too :)
I don't need to give you a glimpse of what happens since the author does that in her blurb and many other readers share their favorite parts. I can't do that because honestly, every page is my favorite. The only thing I can articulate with other readers is this book and the whole series to date is more than worth the time, money and imagination it sets your mind on. Literature and reality clash and boy is it an amazing journey.
May 24, 2020
For Mina, investigating a crime with the assistance of her three hot men is already kind of a routine. But what to do now, when one of her lovers is a main suspect in murder case, and she is set up to solve the mystery sooner than no one else but Sherlock Holmes, the best detective of all times? Now she really needs to pull all aces out of her sleeve to prove the modern times call for modern investigation methods. And in all that, she can't forget her arch enemy who is getting dangerously close..
Fantastic new book in this epic series full of funny moments, elaborate schemes, hilarious characters, lots of mystery, and one very adorable guide dog. Oscar is a great addition to the whole bunch in the spotlight, and I am absolutely looking forward to the moment he comes to live at Nevermore bookshop - Grimalkin's reaction would be priceless for sure. Cats and dogs in full force, even with Grimalkin's human side. I am now totally hooked on the cliffhanger, and can't wait to get my hands on the next book - I'll be probably daydreaming schemes, probable plot twists, and maybe some steamy scenes to occupy my mind in the meanwhile... ;)
Fantastic new book in this epic series full of funny moments, elaborate schemes, hilarious characters, lots of mystery, and one very adorable guide dog. Oscar is a great addition to the whole bunch in the spotlight, and I am absolutely looking forward to the moment he comes to live at Nevermore bookshop - Grimalkin's reaction would be priceless for sure. Cats and dogs in full force, even with Grimalkin's human side. I am now totally hooked on the cliffhanger, and can't wait to get my hands on the next book - I'll be probably daydreaming schemes, probable plot twists, and maybe some steamy scenes to occupy my mind in the meanwhile... ;)
May 25, 2020
I love this series. I love the characters and the storyline. Mina has been through so much and she's going through another life challenge with going blind. It's going to be hard for her especially running a bookshop, solving murders and discovering the secrets of the bookshop. But she has three strong men that love her so much.
Now one of her men is in big trouble. Morrie has been charged with murder. Mina is determined to find out what really happened. She trust Morrie and knows in her heart that he didn't do it. She just needs to know what he is hiding from them. She never expected his ex lover who is a genius detective to appear. She knows she cannot let him win. They can't lose Morrie to him. Qouth will help her with no problem but she needs Heathcliff also. Their little foursome family seems to work and the bond is strong between them. Plus they need him to help stop Dracula's plan.
I hope the series continues. There are a lots more adventures to come if fictional characters keep showing up.
I was given this book in exchange for an honest review. The review is of my own opinion.
Now one of her men is in big trouble. Morrie has been charged with murder. Mina is determined to find out what really happened. She trust Morrie and knows in her heart that he didn't do it. She just needs to know what he is hiding from them. She never expected his ex lover who is a genius detective to appear. She knows she cannot let him win. They can't lose Morrie to him. Qouth will help her with no problem but she needs Heathcliff also. Their little foursome family seems to work and the bond is strong between them. Plus they need him to help stop Dracula's plan.
I hope the series continues. There are a lots more adventures to come if fictional characters keep showing up.
I was given this book in exchange for an honest review. The review is of my own opinion.
August 15, 2022
This one was a lot harder to get through than the previous ones. We are 5 books into a series that has an over arching plot and we still haven't really touch on that plot since book 3.. where we got like 2 chapters of focus. I know the next book is supposed to tie up the overarching plot but I'm a little burnt out on the books essentially feeling the same just with different murders themes...
I also wish we got to see more of the relationship growth happening on screen. Besides the sex scenes the majority of the relationship is off screen. I know the relationship isn't supposed to be the focal point of the stories but because we don't see the relationship grow it all just feels like its there for the sake of saying the book has romance... Like these books would be the exact same books if these 4 people were just friends/ roommates/ coworkers.
Will I finish the current over arching plot in book 6... yes because I've come this far so I have to finish it. Will I read the second half of the series with a new over arching plot.. un determined.... or at least not right away. I may need to take a break from the series overall.
I also wish we got to see more of the relationship growth happening on screen. Besides the sex scenes the majority of the relationship is off screen. I know the relationship isn't supposed to be the focal point of the stories but because we don't see the relationship grow it all just feels like its there for the sake of saying the book has romance... Like these books would be the exact same books if these 4 people were just friends/ roommates/ coworkers.
Will I finish the current over arching plot in book 6... yes because I've come this far so I have to finish it. Will I read the second half of the series with a new over arching plot.. un determined.... or at least not right away. I may need to take a break from the series overall.
April 16, 2024
Sherlock Holmes. Of course. Though Mina did a much better job at solving the crime. LOL.
I liked all the nature scenes – especially the foraging for dinner part.
Oscar, Mina’s new “eyes”, is so cute! And well-behaved. Even Heathcliff likes him. And Oscar doesn’t want to eat Quoth.
Grimalkin and Mina’s mum get up to hilarious shenanigans in the bookshop – that makes even Heathcliff laugh.
And we find out who Dracula’s “Renfield” is… Makes total sense.
The murder Morrie is framed for is quite ridiculous once forensics take a proper look, yet the police still believe him to be guilty. Perhaps their spidey-senses picking up on his penchant for chaos and villainy.
I liked the look into cosplay and the people who get involved.
And the twist on the murder – genius!
I had a problem with the italics as it messes with my eyes and head, making it difficult to read and enjoy the book. Authors and publishers: please consider the neurodivergent when making decisions about italics so books are accessible to all.
Can’t wait for the next book.
Trigger warnings: murder, coarse language, Mina’s disease progressing, death.
I liked all the nature scenes – especially the foraging for dinner part.
Oscar, Mina’s new “eyes”, is so cute! And well-behaved. Even Heathcliff likes him. And Oscar doesn’t want to eat Quoth.
Grimalkin and Mina’s mum get up to hilarious shenanigans in the bookshop – that makes even Heathcliff laugh.
And we find out who Dracula’s “Renfield” is… Makes total sense.
The murder Morrie is framed for is quite ridiculous once forensics take a proper look, yet the police still believe him to be guilty. Perhaps their spidey-senses picking up on his penchant for chaos and villainy.
I liked the look into cosplay and the people who get involved.
And the twist on the murder – genius!
I had a problem with the italics as it messes with my eyes and head, making it difficult to read and enjoy the book. Authors and publishers: please consider the neurodivergent when making decisions about italics so books are accessible to all.
Can’t wait for the next book.
Trigger warnings: murder, coarse language, Mina’s disease progressing, death.
May 7, 2020
Best book so far in this series. Moriarty has been charged with murder, and on his way to the police station is kidnapped along with Mina. But the kidnapper is not someone who wants revenge for the killing, he is someone from Moriarty’s past who is actually an ally. Or is he? With Moriarty being kept hidden, Mina just has her other two men to help find the real killer. But more suspects are being added to the list, with multiple reasons for the murder. Who really did it and why. The answer is convoluted and complex, and unexpected. But Mina solves it. But now Dracula is onto her and what the shop represents, and he will do anything to gain access to it. They have to stop him before he is able to control the world. I loved how Steffanie Holmes injected her name as an author in this book. Very funny. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review
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