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Apr 30, 2023Evelyn_b0Ok_Reviews rated this title 1 out of 5 stars
*I've decided I won't write long book reviews for books under two stars unless it's a rant or I have a lot to say!* << *Every single person in this world can view a work of literature and have completely different thoughts and opinions. My…
Sep 13, 2021pacl_teens rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
"These Shallow Graves by Jennifer Donnelly is a mystery set in New York in the 1890s. It tells the story of 17-year-old Jo Montfort, who comes from a wealthy, privileged family. Jo wants to be an investigative journalist, but her family…
Dec 07, 2018
A wonderful mystery about a girl who wants to achieve much more than her station in life allows.
Nov 23, 2017nidofito rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I kind of want to cry tears of happiness because of how entertaining the story was, especially the way it ended. I loved how there was no angst in the murder mystery. There was tension and build-up, yes, but it was not overdone. Things…
May 19, 2017KrysReadsBooks rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
via blacknwritereviews.wordpress.com: I enjoyed this book very much. I liked the fact that Jo didn’t quite get the happily ever after one might expect, but she did get what she wanted: Freedom. She gained a new life, and although she may…
Jan 19, 2017JCLAmandaW rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
While this book took some time to really get my interest, the last third of the book really drew me in and the story finished strong. The characters were well developed and ended up being people you could care about. I enjoy historical…
Jan 08, 2017Valancy1 rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
While I enjoyed this as a mystery, I found it very disappointing as historical fiction. The protagonist spends so much time complaining about the restrictions on her life and behaving in a way that was completely atypical for a wealthy…
Nov 10, 2016ArapahoeLesley rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Certainly not as substantial as her adult reads, nevertheless These Shallow Graves has the same spirit. I picked this book solely on the cover and found an Age of Innocence/Lana Lane/ Sherlock Holmes period mystery that didn't so much keep…
Oct 29, 2016spl_merley rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this historical mystery set in 1870's New York city. It gives you a good sense of the divide between rich and poor in the period as well some of the social issues of the time. The title is a great metaphor for how the…
Aug 27, 2016
An exciting mystery set in 1890's high society New York, filled with romance, family drama, and a kick butt female sleuth. Another great one by Jennifer Donnelly! Also, a great audiobook.
Jul 27, 2016TEENREVIEWCREW rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Josephine “Jo” Montfort, the main protagonist of “These Shallow Graves” is headstrong, brave, determined, and beyond average. She tries to balance a normal, upper class life and a scandalous life on the streets while trying to solve her…
Jul 10, 2016sandette rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This was a great book. The main character was headstrong and lovable- she was adorably naive about certain things, and her friendship with other female characters as well as just everyone around her made her seem almost like a friend to…
May 16, 2016LFPKidsLibrarian rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I couldn't put it down until I finished, and when I did I wished it wouldn't end. An exciting mystery, well-developed heroine, dreamy love interest, and gritty view inside 1890s New York all combine to create a haunting story.
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Mar 23, 2016mvkramer rated this title 1 out of 5 stars
This book was so heavy handed about the "This is the 1890's and girls have to get married gol-darn-it!" that I gave up at page 17.