I wasn't sure about this one, but now I'm converted
I hadn't read any of the previous books in this series, but when I was offered a review copy of this I couldn't turn it down and decided to jump in straight away (despite not having read the three previous novels). Thanks to Readers First for this advanced copy!
This is a great book and although I'm sure it's a benefit to know the back stories of the characters, you can get along fine without them too. I was immediately immersed in sixteenth century London right at the beginning and from London to Padua I was swept along with the story.
I loved the cover design and it looks brilliant on my bookshelf. I did think this might be more fantasy-based than what it was (and was pleasantly surprised that it wasn't!). I've now bought myself the previous three books to catch up on, it'll be great to re-read this once I've read them and feel even more invested in the story and the characters. I am hopeful that there will be a fifth book to follow on.
This is a great book and although I'm sure it's a benefit to know the back stories of the characters, you can get along fine without them too. I was immediately immersed in sixteenth century London right at the beginning and from London to Padua I was swept along with the story.
I loved the cover design and it looks brilliant on my bookshelf. I did think this might be more fantasy-based than what it was (and was pleasantly surprised that it wasn't!). I've now bought myself the previous three books to catch up on, it'll be great to re-read this once I've read them and feel even more invested in the story and the characters. I am hopeful that there will be a fifth book to follow on.