The Grand Tour by Patricia C. WredeMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
I enjoyed the first book, and I think I liked this one a bit more.
Like the first, this is told through letters, but also through diary entries and some other writings. It works quite well; a few scenes are told through multiple points of view, and I liked seeing the action that way.
I like Cece and Kate, but I have to admit that, two books in, I still mix up their husbands. I almost need to draw myself some pictures or get action figures to help me differentiate the guys. They might almost be Man 1 and Man 2. But that's not too central to my enjoyment in reading this, as it's the female characters who are most interesting and narrate the story.
I like the mix of manners and action. The mystery and even violence have a gentler feel, more of a cozy mystery sensibility. There are real stakes (as there are in cozy mysteries), but I don't get too agitated. It's chill, a pleasant read, and suitable for just before bedtime. (Am I the only one who won't read some genres other than horror before going to sleep? Also, I don't want to work so hard...) I like the way characters sit down to breakfast to have toast and talk about the day and then go do magic and fight off highwaymen.
Jane Austen meets Sir Walter Scott, sorta.
Which is perfect for me.
Recommended if you like your action with ☕ and antiquities.
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