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The Queens of Crime by Marie Benedict
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
This is the best book I’ve read in 2025 - Marie Benedict at her very best! If you are a fan of the old “whodunit” books from the era of Agatha Christie and Dorothy Sayers, you will love this. There is not one thing I did not love about this book (other than it did have to end).
Benedict combines historical fiction, a locked room mystery, and five notorious female mystery writers of the 1930s whose goal is to be accepted by male mystery writers as equally talented writers by solving a real crime. The character development is thorough, the story line flows easily, the twists and turns are believable, and the bond developed between "the Queens" is perfectly executed.
The bonds created among the Queens are goal-worthy for all women: pool your talents, work together, divide and conquer tasks, straighten each other's crowns as often as needed and nonjudgmentally, lend an ear or give a pep talk when needed, and enjoy the ride!
Benedict combines historical fiction, a locked room mystery, and five notorious female mystery writers of the 1930s whose goal is to be accepted by male mystery writers as equally talented writers by solving a real crime. The character development is thorough, the story line flows easily, the twists and turns are believable, and the bond developed between "the Queens" is perfectly executed.
The bonds created among the Queens are goal-worthy for all women: pool your talents, work together, divide and conquer tasks, straighten each other's crowns as often as needed and nonjudgmentally, lend an ear or give a pep talk when needed, and enjoy the ride!