Tuesday, October 15, 2019

Blog Tour Review: The Art of Theft by Sherry Thomas

You guys, I love this series. No, I adore this series. It has been so good from the very beginning and truly has just gotten more so as it goes. If you are a lover of historicals, romance, mysteries, or well, anything really, give this series a try, you won't be disappointed. 





Title: The Art of Theft
Author: Sherry Thomas
Series: Book Four in the Lady Sherlock Series
Genre: Historical Mystery
Published By: Berkley (October 15, 2019)
Source: ARC provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review


Book Description:
Charlotte Holmes, Lady Sherlock, is back solving new cases in the Victorian-set mystery series from the USA Today bestselling author of The Hollow of Fear.

As "Sherlock Holmes, consulting detective," Charlotte Holmes has solved murders and found missing individuals. But she has never stolen a priceless artwork—or rather, made away with the secrets hidden behind a much-coveted canvas.

But Mrs. Watson is desperate to help her old friend recover those secrets and Charlotte finds herself involved in a fever-paced scheme to infiltrate a glamorous Yuletide ball where the painting is one handshake away from being sold and the secrets a bare breath from exposure.

Her dear friend Lord Ingram, her sister Livia, Livia's admirer Stephen Marbleton—everyone pitches in to help and everyone has a grand time. But nothing about this adventure is what it seems and disaster is biding time on the grounds of a glittering French chateau, waiting only for Charlotte to make a single mistake... 





About the Author:



Because actual world domination is too much trouble, USA Today-bestselling author Sherry Thomas decided that her goal is life is to write every kind of book she enjoys reading. Thus far she has published romance, fantasy, mystery, and a wuxia-inspired duology. Her books regularly receive starred reviews and best-of-the-year honors from trade publications, including such outlets as the New York Times and National Public Radio. She is also a two-time winner of Romance Writers of America’s prestigious RITA® Award.

And by the way, English is her second language.


The Lady Sherlock series has been a loved series from the very beginning. In fact, I would even go as far as to say it is one of my most, if not my most, favorite series in the genre. It is just so much fun, always entertaining, so well written and I love the growth and mystery of all the characters. 

The mystery is always center stage but the relationships and love interest are a close second and I love that, especially after book three were we get just a little bit more of it all. 

And with the way book three went, I was honestly expecting this one to run along the same lines relationship wise and sadly, it just didn't. It seemed for every step forward the characters made with each other there was always two steps back that lead them even further away from one another, which was disheartening and honestly, made the story seem less some how. I was really looking forward to the romance becoming more and in almost all cases, it didn't.

However, the mystery and characters themselves were outstanding and once again Thomas' writing is enchanting and you can't help but get sucked right into the story and left wanting more. 

I can only hope with that ending, that we will get more of that little extra something so many of us are rooting and hoping for in book five. 




30 comments:

  1. I think I tried reading A Study in Scarlet (?) but didn't work for me. I guess I'm just not that much of a Sherlock fan. I'm glad you're enjoying this series, though.

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    1. Yep that is the first one and completely understandable. ;)

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  2. This does look fantastic I can see why you love it. I just saw somewhere that there's a new series starring Sherlock's Daughter now if I could just remember where I saw it LOL Great review Kindlemom

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  3. This is one series that I'd love to get my hands on. And you make it sound even better!

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    1. It really is so much fun and I just love all the characters.

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  4. I did read book 1 and I should read more

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    1. You should! They get better as they go, which is saying a lot because they are all so well done.

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  5. That sounds really good but I haven't read it.

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  6. I need to pick up this series! The praises for it are high! I'm glad you adore this one!
    Genesis @ Whispering Chapters

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    1. It's just so good and entertaining and each book just gets better as they go. I love all the character development.

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  7. I binge read this series last winter, and I like it a lot too. Head bang... I am frustrated to hear about the relationship. Ugh!

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    1. The relationship is the only reason why I didn't give this five stars because otherwise it was fabulous!

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  8. I liked the mystery aspect of the first story, but I wasn't a fan of the situation of the romance. Hearing that there's more frustrations just solidifies that this series is not for me. I'm glad you're still having fun with it, and the mystery part does sound really good! :)

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    1. I can understand that, it can be frustrating for sure.

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  9. The covers are fabulous, and honestly the stories sound pretty good too. I love that the mysteries kinda take center stage. Sounds like a lot of fun!

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  10. Wait nooo! I'm so sad to hear about the romance! :(
    I was hoping for more progress too based on the events of book 3!
    I'm glad that the mysteries are still stellar though!

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    1. I know! It is the only reason why I didn't give this five stars. I'm so hoping it picks back up in the next book.

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  11. enjoyed your wonderful review and i do have my eye on this series
    sherry @ fundinmental

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    1. Thank you and I'm so glad you've heard of it before and are considering reading it. :D

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  12. I liked your review and thanks for introducing me to this book.

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  13. I've heard a lot about this series and even though it's not something I'd usually read I am tempted.
    Sorry the romance went backwards... That'd be disappointing to me too. Fingers crossed for the next book!

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  14. I'm glad you're really loving this series overall. I have the first one to read soon.

    -Lauren
    www.shootingstarsmag.net

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  15. I had fun and we see some things with the romance. I have honestly just decided it is simply a side dish in which we only get samples!

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    1. I agree but I'm hoping eventually it will be more than samples. ;)

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