A very good classic whodunnit, engaging and entertaining.
The plot was complex, full of twists and turn, the mystery keeps you hooked till the last page, and the cast of characters is well written.
Highly recommended!
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine

This is the first book I read in this series and I'm very happy I requested this ARC because it's a very good book.
The plot is fast paced, full of twists and turns, the cast of characters is well written and fleshed out.
I think this book it's a bit darker and the language is stronger than the average cozy mystery.
I look forward to reading other books in this series.
Highly recommended!
Many thanks to Henery Press and Edelweiss for this ARC, all opinions are mine.

An amazing and enthralling book. It was the first I read by this author and I'm I happy I got it because it was a great discovery.
This book is unusual, enthralling, atmospheric, and kept on the edge. Something completely out of my comfort zone, I usually go for more classic whodunnit, but a book I really liked and enjoyed.
I look forward to reading other books by this author.
Highly recommended!
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.

Usually I'm not a fan of Scandinavian mystery but the blurb seemed unusual so I requested this book.
It's darker than what I usually read but I couldn't help falling in love with this book and Helga.
Helga is a very great character, strong and wise, and the other characters are well written and fleshed out.
The plot is engaging and atmospheric, I couldn't put this book down, the setting is detailed and fascinating. The only issue was the final that seemed a bit rushed.
The mystery was very good and it kept me guessing till the end.
I look forward to reading other installment in this series.
Highly recommended!
Many thanks to Quercus Books and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.

I was very happy to read again a classic fantasy, it was the first in a long time and I really enjoyed.
The world building is amazing, the characters are fleshed out, and the plot is engaging and entertaining.
I look forward to reading the next installment in this series.
Highly recommended!
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.

I'm a huge fan of Guy Gavriel Kay and was really happy when this ARC was approved.
I found this book amazing, full of layers and food for thought.
It's not the typical fantasy book, it's more an alternate history set in Renaissance Italy. Being Italian I started to try to match the book city and characters with the historical one and I recognized Florence, Federico da Montefeltro (Fosco, the part about the portrait is a clear giveaway) and Urbino.
The matching of the names with history made me appreciate how well researched this book.
As for the book I found it enthralling, full of complex and fleshed out characters, with a fascinating plot.
It's one of those book you start and, even if it is sometimes very slow paced, you're hooked and you start reading them as fast as you can.
I look forward to reading the next book by this author.
Highly recommended!
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.

I'm in two minds about this book: on one side I was happy to meet again the characters of the previous book, on the other side I found it less engaging and a bit confused.
I liked the well researched historical background and the character development but I had some issues with the plot that I found a bit confusing.
I will try to read it again as I also had some issues with the formatting on Kindle and I'm sure this made the reading experience less pleasant and engaging.
Many thanks to the publisher and Edelweiss for this ARC, all opinions are mine

It's the second book I read in this series and it was a pleasant and engaging read.
I'm starting to think about the girls as friend and I root for them and I'm happy to see their achievements and feel sad for their trouble.
The historical background is amazing, well researched and lively, it makes you feel the atmosphere of London during WWII.
The characters, well written and fleshed out, are relatable and their individual story are both heartwarming and heartbreaking.
I look forward to reading the next installment in this series.
Highly recommended!
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.

This is an heartwrenching, emotional and engaging book.
It's a bit slow at the beginning but after the initial part you're hooked and you cannot put this book down.
I was always fascinated by CS Lewis and, even if I knew something about his wife, I was happy to read this book and learn more about her life.
It's a well researched and well written book, I can't tell the facts from the fiction but it's a fascinating story.
I liked the well written characters, the historical setting and all the historical and literary references.
I look forward to reading other books by this author.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.

A very funny, entertaining and engaging book!
It made me laugh and kept me hooked till the last page.
I liked the style of writing, the characters, and the plot.
I look forward to reading other books by this author.
Highly recommended!
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.