Fine but missing something

This is a spanning historical fiction centered on the powerful relationship between a mother and a daughter, through the filter of shared tradition and power dynamics - and to that end I enjoyed this. However I am not sure what the main thrust of the novel was, as the plot meandered around. I can't also help but wonder what the meaning of the final story, concluding in WWII was meant to imply. Overall a fine read, but it lacked a real arc.

I'm very happy this series returned to Verity's point of view. It's silly and campy yet thoughtful and the world and lore is masterfully crafted; it's the balance McGuire always seems to hit. This series still takes a backseat to my love of her Toby Daye novels, but Verity Price is absolutely growing on me. I also want to learn more about her sister and see Sarah return.

It’s a Nora Robert’s novel so it would be unfair to criticize that it was wrapped up in a perfect bow, with an insane over emphasis on marriage as an “happy ever ever,” that’s what I signed up for - but this one was about 60 pages too long. I’m also unconvinced none of them would’ve faced some major legal consequences. Meh, it was fun.

My son is zooming through this series and asked me to read them so we could discuss - of course! These are fun and easy reads, but challenging for a third grader. A very creative series.