ah, here it is, the first one star of the year (womp womp)if you want a fluffy, historically inaccurate romp through 1888 london that is the kidz bop version of the ripper’s notorious crimes, read this book i guessin it u will find:1. anachronistic fake feminism doled out by audrey “i’m not like other girls!” rose, the only “capable” female character in this book that is ~supposedly~ full of girl-power! 2. an annoying love interest who is a clear sherlock holmes ripoff 3. an apparent lack of kno...

This is the first book I've really enjoyed reading after my horrid book slump and I LOVED it! I need more of Kerri's writing in my life, especially with her amazing characters like bloody Jack ;)

”Fear is a hungry beast. The more you feed it, the more it grows.”Okay, let’s start this review with a little bit of background knowledge I gathered before I read the actual book and take it from there. ;-) As always I got aware of “Stalking Jack the Ripper” because so many of my friends on here read it and thus it was all over my feed. It doesn’t take much to figure that I wasn’t only intrigued by the promise but also by the idea behind the book. I mean who isn’t curious about Jack the Ripper?

**3.5-stars rounded up**Stalking Jack the Ripper, the first installment of the series of the same name, is a gripping YA Mystery set in Victorian London.From the start, I was drawn to the intrepid protagonist, Audrey Rose Wadsworth and her charming friend, Thomas Cresswell, isn't bad either!Audrey Rose is a great character, although at times, I'll admit, she's a little flat.The idea behind her is really one I can get behind, however. A young lady who doesn't buckle under the pressures of convent...

would kick thomas cresswell in the 'nads

If you opened up a PDF of this book and control-F searched it for the phrase “kind of girl,” your computer would explode. Or suddenly bypass decades of hypothesized technological progress and instantly become cognizant and emotional, developing the ability to feel just so it could ask you, personally, why the author of this book thought she could possibly write anything remotely empowering to women while taking down women at large at every turn.https://emmareadstoomuch.wordpress.co...This book i...

Two words.Thomas Cresswell.Alright, of course there will be more words, I just needed to give you a proper motivation to grab this extraordinary book, and an obnoxiously yet damnably brilliant British boy seemed like a good idea. Now that I have your attention, let's move on, shall we? “One taste of warm blood is never enough, Miss Wadsworth.” Jack the Ripper.The Whitechapel Murderer. Leather Apron. Whatever you call him, he's still the same; a monster that lingered in the shadows, ba...

The ShortActual rating: 4.5* Perfect for fans of: The Diviners by Libba Bray, A Study in Charlotte by Brittany Cavallaro, Long May She Reign by Rhiannon Thomas, Daughter of the Burning City by Amanda Foody (or if you've already read this and enjoyed it, you might like these!)Writing: 4.5 starsCharacters: 4.5 stars Plot: 4 starsOriginality: 5 stars(All out of 5 stars)The LongThis was sooo good! I had heard such great things about this book, but knowing how mysteries are hit or miss with me, I was...

Damn it all! If every time I decided to have a snack, I picked up this book and it would be at a morbidly, graphic part of the book! Hence, said snacking ceased to exist! 😄There were parts of the book that were a tad boring but overall I think it was great. There are also pictures through-out the book. I might add some later. Audrey works with her uncle cutting up cadavers and doing gross stuff they do with trying to find out causes of death and what have you. Thomas is also a student that is l

DNF after 5 chapters. Loved the beginning, which has the heroine literally up to her elbows with a cadaver in an autopsy room. But the deliberate visceral appeal of those types of scenes, reminiscent of THE MADMAN'S DAUGHTER, are hampered by thin romantic beginnings, mannered dialogue, and an anachronistic hammering of modern feminist attitudes. Since people love to kneejerk-complain over observations like the last one, I'll spell it out clearly for the trolls in simple language. (view spoiler)[...

ive always had a morbid curiosity about serial killers. i find them absolutely fascinating and jack the ripper is one of the most notorious ones, so i knew right away this would be my cup of tea. what i didnt expect to enjoy so thoroughly were the characters. i really appreciate what audrey roses character stands for - i love the idea of women making their own place in a society that dictates how to behave, what to wear, how to speak, etc. i really like that she always acts upon her curiosity, e...

Oh boy. Please don't come after me, but y'all.... I did not play well with this one. I'm not going to hash out everything here, because I'm clearly in the minority, and also because you can read all of my similar thoughts on Jamieson's review HERE. To sum it up, the whodunnit was predictable from the first moment the villain was introduced on page, none of the interesting factors, such as Audrey's biracial heritage, were explored beyond inclusion for mere cosmetic detail, and DEAR GOD I WAS BORE...

3.5 Stars! I went very back and forth with this book. In the beginning, I absolutely adored the story but as it progressed, I frequently found myself loosing interest. Serial killers are a huge subject of fascination for me, so I was a little disappointed I didn't enjoy the story as much as everyone else. It's likely that my own expectations for the novel weren't fulfilled, which is why it wasn't a favorite. Despite all that, I did still enjoy it. It was fun and fairly entertaining. I think I ju...

“Wield your assets like a blade, Cousin. No man has invented a corset for our brains. Let them think they rule the world. It’s a queen who sits on that throne. Never forget that. There’s no reason you can’t wear a simple frock to work, then don the finest gown and dance the night away. But only if it pleases you.” Who else was legitimately obsessed with all 56 Nancy Drew novels, all 21 Famous Five novels, and the 4 classic Sherlock Holmes novels growing up??? I had binoculars, monoculars, mag

5/23/18 Update:JIMMY Books is giving away TWENTY copies of the mass market paperback that feature the MEETING THOMAS CRESSWELL novella right now on GR. Go forth and enter, friends!8/27/17 UpdateThere's a special one day promotion going on where you can get SJTR for $1.99! (Check online retailers to snag a copy.) Ends tonight at midnight!xoxo****4/6/17 updatei forgot to include the exclusive 1st chapter excerpt from SJTR book #2 (aka Hunting Prince Dracula) here!http://ew.com/books/2017/03/13/ker...