A Unexpected Peril (Veronica Speedwell #6) by Deanna Raybourn
Publication Date: March 2nd 2021 by Berkley & Penguin Audio
Pages: 336
Source: Publisher & purchased audio copy
Narrator: Angele Masters
Audio Length: 13 hrs 4 minutes
Rating: ★★★★
My
Thoughts:
Veronica and Stoker become embroiled in another dangerous
escapade when a member of the Hippolyta Club’s tribute turns into a murder mystery
involving royalty.
Alice Baker-Green, a member of the Hippolyta Club, fell to
her death in what was thought to be a tragic climbing accident. While preparing
for her tribute, Stoker and Veronica stumble upon evidence that shows her fall
was no accident. Stoker would like to leave things to the authorities of the Alpenwald,
where the “accident” occurred, but Veronica is determined to find justice for Ms.
Baker-Green. Just as Veronica think she’s hit a roadblock, another avenue of
investigation opens up. The royal delegation of Alpenwald reaches out to Veronica
for help in a desperate situation giving Veronica the perfect inside access to
those with firsthand knowledge of Alice before her death.
Veronica Speedwell never fails to make me laugh. Her adventures
and romance with Stoker are endlessly entertaining. These two found exactly the
right person in each other to fall in love with.
Although, Highlight for Spoiler: I am disappointed for Stoker because
his ideas of romance are a little more traditional (as in marriage) than
Veronica’s. Mine are too, so I’m firmly on the side of Stoker here, and even
though he says he’s fine with their arrangement, I hope Veronica changes her mind
in the future. I think it would disappoint him otherwise in the long run. End of spoiler.
Another clever, engaging installment in the Veronica Speedwell
series. If you haven’t started this series yet you’re missing out!
4 Stars
I'm a little behind on this series but happy to hear that it's still going well! I love what you had to say about Stoker and Veronica being right for each other.
ReplyDeleteThey are right for each other, even if I do wish one of the characters would get on board with the other...
DeleteYes, there were quite a few moments that made me laugh.
ReplyDeleteYep, there is some nice humor here!
DeleteThis is another series I'm seriously behind in! It sounds like it keeps getting better and better.
ReplyDeleteYes, it is a great series! Hope you like the newer books too. :)
DeleteI really really want to read this series, on audio. But I am only willing to tackle one new series binge at a time.
ReplyDeleteAnne - Books of My Heart
I think you'd really like the audio. Angele Masters is wonderful!
DeleteI am impressed with how many books are in this series, and the author can still find ways to delight you.
ReplyDeleteI usually won't continue a series otherwise. I have some really long ones that I love.
DeleteThis was a fun one. I, too, felt disappointment and wondered about the future, too.
ReplyDeleteNice to hear I'm not the only one!
DeleteFor some reason Veronica just rubbed me wrong the whole way through this book but like you, I adored Stoker! I'm hoping the next book is better. This is the first time I've been disappointed with a book in this series.
ReplyDeleteYeah, she was the one that had me scratching my head, too. :/
DeleteI neeeed it!
ReplyDeleteSounds like such a fun series. And I'm always impressed when each book can continue to deliver in a longer series. Kudos to the author!
ReplyDeleteI haven't read it but I've seen others talking about it too. Sounds good.
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