Book Review: Solving Sophronia by Jennifer Moore

Book Description:

Lady Sophronia Bremerton is a far cry from the typical debutante, but she’s the toast of London’s upper class for one simple reason: she’s a society columnist for the London Illustrated News, and the gentry loves seeing their exploits printed in the gossip pages. But Sophie has bigger plans—she aspires to be an investigative reporter. When a stuffy ballroom during yet another Season proves to be nothing more than the usual rumor mill, Sophie seeks respite in the library, alongside four other young women who, for their own reasons, are also looking for escape. As the conversation turns to their secret ambitions, the women form a sisterhood and a bold plan: they will make their dreams a reality, no matter the obstacles. Thus begins the Blue Orchid Society.
Hearing of a murder in a London rookery, Sophie seizes the opportunity to prove her skills. Detective Jonathan Graham doesn’t believe a civilian, a noblewoman at that, should be anywhere near a murder investigation, but Sophie insists on helping bring the killer to justice. Her investigative prowess doesn’t go unnoticed by the police, especially Jonathan, who can’t decide whether this intrepid reporter is a thorn in his side or the woman of his dreams. But as the case grows more complicated and dangerous, their very lives—and their hearts—may be at risk.

Review:

As I came to the end of this story, I found myself thinking how much I hoped the author would give each of Sophie's friends their own story. Then I quickly remembered that this is book one in a series, and that just made me really happy. 

The relationship between Sophie and Jonathan was perfect. (Not to them, of course, but to me it was.) Watching them go from enemies to falling in love was enjoyable, and I liked the mystery part too. It took me right up until just before the reveal to figure out who the bad guy was, so the author did a really good job at keeping the reader guessing. I loved how involved Sophie was with the investigation and how determined she was to learn and help, even when the situation made her uncomfortable.

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Title: Solving Sophronia
Author: Jennifer Moore
Publisher: Covenant Communications, Inc.
Published: May 2020
ISBN: 152441235X
Source: Review copy from the publisher. All opinions expressed are my own.

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