Crystal Gardens
by Amanda Quick
- Percentage of approved critics who have given this book a positive review.
Critic Rating
68%
Critic Reviews: 15
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Reader Rating
76%
Reader Ratings: 241
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Synopsis
In the latest novel from the New York Times–bestselling author, the lives of the Victorian gentry are filled with secrets—and secret powers. . . .Evangeline Ames has rented a country cottage far from the London streets where she was recently attacked. Fascinated by the paranormal energy of nearby Crystal Gardens, she finds pleasure in sneaking past the wall to explore the grounds. And when her life is threatened again, she instinctively goes to the gardens... more
About Amanda Quick
- All Critics: 15
- Positive: 12
- Negative: 3
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USA Today | 24 Apr 2012
Crystal Gardens is a compelling, very romantic tale made memorable by its historical paranormal foundation, clever plot twists and a hero and heroine you can't help but love.
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The Bookpushers | 10 May 2012
All in all Ms Quick gave me a satisfying comfort type of read. I had romance, mystery, and some paranormal elements all nicely entwined. I am looking forward to the next books in the Ladies of Lantern Street series.
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Novel Reaction | 24 Apr 2012
I thoroughly enjoyed Crystal Gardens and look forward to the rest of the series.
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Review It! Books | 27 Apr 2012
All in all, I would recommend the book as a good solid read, and a good start to a series.
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Pure Textuality | 24 Apr 2012
This is by no means my favorite novel but it did just what I expected it to. It kept me entertained and provided many smiles. I’m looking forward to the next two installments.
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Seattle Times | 22 Apr 2012
The heart of this book, however, is not the clever plot but the resourceful and principled characters, from an ambitious housemaid to the passionate protagonists.
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Bookwyrm's Hoard | 12 May 2012
In short, I finished this novel feeling moderately but not totally satisfied.
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Examiner | 6 Apr 2012
The other two women who work with Evangeline are introduced in this first book. Readers will be eager to read more about them.
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Buried by Books | 14 May 2012
Even the mystery was ho-hum and easily figured out.
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Inside of a Dog | 21 Apr 2012
This was a very good romance that I recommend to lovers of historical romance, paranormal romance, and Jayne Ann Krentz in all her many names and genres.
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Publishers Weekly | 23 Apr 2012
While not a standout, the occult elements provide an original twist to a competent mystery plot with a dash of gothic flair and a traditional romantic pairing for a pleasant tale that will satisfy fans of gaslight paranormals.
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Toonari Post | 24 Apr 2012
Overall, Crystal Gardens is an exciting and riveting start to a new series that loyal fans of Quick’s romantic mysteries will dive into with relish.
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From the TBR Pile | 29 May 2012
I have to say that I thoroughly enjoyed Crystal Gardens.
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Boeklogboek | 6 May 2012
Amanda Quick has a great writing style, my sense of humor in especially the heroine, and it is filled with action, some suspense, paranormal things, but also with great and vivid characters, both the main and the secondary.
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Genre Go Round Reviews | 2 Mar 2012
This Ladies of Lantern Street thriller is an enthralling paranormal historical romantic suspense filled with danger and intrigue from the onset.
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