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The Whispered Word by Ellery Adams

randommichelle's review against another edition

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3.0

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TLDR: It's a potato chip. Fine, and I'll read the next.

xmasaddict99's review

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adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

saltygalreads's review against another edition

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4.0

This second instalment in the Secret Book & Scone Society series finds the four ladies coming to the rescue of a mysterious young woman, frightened and unwell, on the run and hiding in the bookshop. They suspect there is much more to this girl's story than they are being told - is she a victim of abuse and mistreatment, or is she guilty of a crime? Naturally, they investigate and become embroiled in a mystery surrounding the girl, the murder of a local woman, and suspicions swirling around a new antique buying business in Miracle Springs.

I enjoyed this second novel in the series, even more so than the original. I appreciated that there was more depth to the characters in this book, as we learned more about their backstories and saw more of their character traits coming through. The romance between Nora and Jed kicks up a notch as well, as they spend more time together and learn about each other. This novel has a less playful and more serious tone, exploring themes of violence towards women, captivity and abuse, in addition to the previous themes of loss, grief and regret explored in the first one. I love the way the author ends The Whispered Word with hope and empowerment. I would definitely continue with the series!

mythie's review against another edition

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mysterious reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

diadem's review against another edition

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challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

briamide's review against another edition

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lighthearted mysterious

4.0

martinhope19's review against another edition

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4.5

Audiobook. Adorable. I’m in love with the setting, characters, and friendship that this series revolves around. I don’t love the mystery aspect, but I can accept it. I liked this sequel even better than the first in the series, and the only reason it didn’t receive five stars is I’m not sure I’ll need to reread it in the future. However if I want to - I so should! 

lmcneil's review against another edition

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dark mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25

A fairly quick read, but I was missing more about the other members of the Society. This one seemed to really focus on Nora, but I don't think you actually learned too much more about her. 

gallagirlreads's review against another edition

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emotional mysterious reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

awaldon1's review against another edition

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dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75