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A Curious Beginning
Aug. 17th, 2019 02:24 pmMy second book prompted by the Novel Predictions podcast was A Curious Beginning by Deanna Raybourn, which is the first in a series charting the adventures of forthright lepidopterist, Veronica Speedwell in the late 1880s. When I was compiling my list of books to read from the podcast, I almost didn't add this one, as it didn't sound that appealing, but I'm glad I did because I absolutely loved it.
Veronica is awesome. She speaks her mind, does her own thing, and stands up to anyone who tries to tell her what to do. She is capable of defending herself and enjoys romantic dalliances while on her expeditions. This book sees her thrown into the company of Stoker, the irascible taxidermist, as they attempt to solve the murder of his friend and her would-be protector, Max. I loved the interactions between them, and the story rattled along at a considerable pace. It did get repetitive in places, and the main reveal was a bit ridiculous, but I will definitely be reading more of this series.
Veronica is awesome. She speaks her mind, does her own thing, and stands up to anyone who tries to tell her what to do. She is capable of defending herself and enjoys romantic dalliances while on her expeditions. This book sees her thrown into the company of Stoker, the irascible taxidermist, as they attempt to solve the murder of his friend and her would-be protector, Max. I loved the interactions between them, and the story rattled along at a considerable pace. It did get repetitive in places, and the main reveal was a bit ridiculous, but I will definitely be reading more of this series.
