I maybe liked this book slightly more than the first book? I listened on audio, so apologies if I spell any names wrong.

I like the relationship between Vivian and her sister, but I still am not quite connecting with Vivian as a character. Some of her choices baffle me, and it feels like most of what she does is just ask for favors from people. It doesn't feel like there's a lot of mystery solving going on, it feels too much like she's just winging it and relying on others. I do think the 1920s setting is captured well enough, and the  Nightingale jazz club is fun.

I don't find the love triangle compelling.

I am probably in the minority in preferring Leo for Vivian, but it seems like the author is leaning towards Honor and trying to write them with more chemistry. I understand it thematically, it's the more dramatic way to go, but then it seems unfair for Leo to keep sticking his neck out for Vivian all the time. It doesn't feel like she's earned that much loyalty as just a friend.

I'll keep reading the series because I really like Katharine Schellmans's other books, and I'm hoping this series will grow on me.