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Las rosas de mayo by Dot Hutchison

10 reviews

cc_shelflove's review against another edition

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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? No

4.5

I would say this book could be read as a standalone, but it is definitely a more enjoyable read if you already know and love the characters. Roses of May revisits the Quantico Three, the FBI agents responsible for investigating the Gardener’s torturous acts. It’s spring, which means a serial killer from a different open case will strike again soon. While thrilling, this book was definitely not as dark and disturbing as the first. Phew! (I’m sure none of the other books in this series will live up to The Butterfly Garden 😬) One thing I struggled with was the nature of Agent Eddison and Priya’s relationship. The two met because the aforementioned serial killer murdered Priya’s sister. She is a minor. They’re texting, he’s looking out for her, and they refer to each other as family. At the end of the book he kisses her forehead in farewell and IDDDKKKK. I get she doesn’t have a dad anymore and so maybe he is a new father figure to her, but it was slightly ick. Maybe Eddison sees her as the sister he lost many years ago? Slightly weird, folks! In any event, it was worth my time, and it was a bit refreshing to not have to read about the Gardener on every page. 🥴 The next book appears to be Agent Ramirez’s time in the spotlight!

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kendallhoward's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional mysterious tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75


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tiffany_bush's review against another edition

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

4.0

There are some triggering/sensitive material in this book, but not as much as The Butterfly Garden. is was an intertwined story. Gave some details and progress of where The Butterfly Garden left off and had another story that also ties into it. It was an enjoyable read.

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loonysaurus's review against another edition

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

4.25


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kkalicky94's review against another edition

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

4.0


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_terah_hansen_'s review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional mysterious sad 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? It's complicated

5.0


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sol84's review against another edition

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dark emotional tense 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? No

3.75


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emmagrace012's review against another edition

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mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0


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jaybonesjackson's review against another edition

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dark mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5


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ashlyreadsevrythg's review against another edition

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dark sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0


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