Marina's Reviews > Seven for a Secret

Seven for a Secret is great sequel to the Gods of Gotham, although I'm not sure if it's a better book-- some things were better, others not so much.

I really like Timothy Wilde, he's not a perfect man, but he's good enough to care about the underdogs. He spends a little too much time pitying and being a touch too sentimental -- for a man of his time anyway. I do love his relationship with Valentine. He is such a little brother; and their little spats, and fights, can't hide how much they care about each other. Especially Valentine willing to throw everything he's worked so hard for to keep his baby alive *sniffs*.

The plot was certainly convoluted and tangled, there's so much historical facts at play though. The stark racism of that era is so appalling, but I think Faye handles it well.

There's also an interesting cast of characters and I was sad to see some of them go, and certainly spilled some tears over Julius.

I don't much like to see Tim mooning over Mercy, for goodness sake man, move on. And I don't think it's fair of her to dangle him on a thread either. Let him go, woman. I hope he moves on with the certain someone, but considering the premise for the next book, I hope it doesn't turn into a triangle.

I liked the resolution of this book much better than the fist. Silkie Marsh is such a wonderfully despicable character, I kind of adore her.

Either way, highly recommend this to fans of mystery and history alike.