| Title | : | The Convents Secret (Glass and Steele, #5) |
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| Rating | : | |
| ISBN | : | - |
| ISBN-10 | : | 1230001957839 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | ebook |
| Number of Pages | : | 270 |
| Publication | : | First published March 6, 2018 |
With his magic watch slowing down, Matt needs all the help India and his friends can offer before time runs out. But his nemesis will do anything to bring about his downfall, including rock Matt’s family with a scandal that can ruin them, and Matt and India’s chance of happiness.
The Convents Secret (Glass and Steele, #5) Reviews
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I love India and Matt. This series was my 1st by the author and since I read the first one, I have pretty much devoured everything she's written, and love it all, but Matt and India will always be special to me. Their banter, their back and forth, the female struggles for independence in the 1800s. It is all amazingly wrapped up in a set of lovely paranormal mysteries that keep you guessing but don't ever feel rushed or false. Her writing is a joy. I can't wait for the next in the series.
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3.50 / 3 Stars
My main complaint about this series is the excessive interference from Matt's English family. Constantly trying to force Matt to marry one of his cousins (His uncle's daughters) in order to keep the estate within the family and to insure they always have a home. We found out in the previous book that Patience once had a dalliance with a man and this could cause her current fiancé to break the engagement, if he finds out. Of course Sheriff Payne is hell bent on ruining Matt and he'll use any family member or friend to do it. When Patience's fiancé does find out, his uncle forces Matt to marry her because he said all this is Matt's fault. He's also holding something over Matt's head. All that had my eyes rolling because the person who's responsible for all this is Patience...but Matt has to pay the price. It really bothers me that Matt has no backbone in this matter.
So...for me, although there are investigative aspects in The Convent's Secret I felt the issues with Matt's uncle (edited: I originally said "brother") continuing the forced marriage to one of his daughters in yet another book, and it was too large of a percentage of the book, it's disheartening. Again, I love the writing, I like Matt, India and the American friends/cousin....but I couldn't rate this one 4 stars. I know I'm in the minority with this review...but it's only the hunt for the magical doctor that keeps me coming back. This story could have been wrapped up in 3 books if it wasn't filled with so much family angst. -
Since this is the 5th book in a series, I'm gonna skip the rehash and go straight to...
SPOILERS >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
This epitomizes my feelings at the end of this book
I mean I am really happy that Matt finally found the doctor that could finally fix his watch. I was getting tired of this mystery and worrying about his health. The fact that he is still probably gonna have to have it fixed again in five years is worrisome. I hope in the next few chapters they find a way to fix it even more so that he doesn't need it as much. They never did explain that the watch was fixed. Does this mean he is only going to need it every couple of weeks like he did when he first got it?
The storyline was interesting, I am always intrigued with British convent mysteries (they are a thing).
However, I cannot believe that Matt would have agreed to marrying Patience. I hate the fact that this is still a problem. I am glad that India finally got over herself and told him that she loved him. Hopefully she starts to fight back. I cannot stand the uncle and the cousins. They are so selfish. And don't get me started on Miss Glass. She used to be fun and interesting, but now I just hate her. She hated the cousins, but loved India and now she is helping them! Its ridiculous. If I were India I would not feel any sympathy for her.
Obviously the uncle has something on India, otherwise I don't think Matt would have agreed to the marriage. I just don't know what it is. Probably about her magic, but it better be a good reason or i'm going to be mad. Okay, there are three more books to go and if they don't figure it out in one of them I really will be angry. Lets focus more on the magic now and less causing trouble in their relationship. There is enough trouble for Duke, Willie, and Cyclops. I hope there is still a chance for Willie and Duke. Although, I am not the biggest fan of Willie. She kind of annoys me. I do like Duke however and I want him to end up happy.
My one wish is that India and Matt don't go back and be all self-sacrificing in this next one. Stick to your guns and find a way to be together!
Re-read 2/6/2021
After reading this the first time I took a break from the series. I just felt so angry after this one. Also back then there were only 8 books in the series and now there are 12! And it has only been 2 years! C.J. Archer is a writing machine!
I don't understand why Matt felt like he needed to save Patience. It is not his responsibility and I don't see it that way at all!
Also can the aunt just be quiet!
I really can't stand her! Even if she eventually decides that India is good enough for Matt she will never not be annoying. I honestly hate her! There is just so much heartbreak in this one that I just couldn't handle it and needed a break. Now it is two years later and I finally feel like I am ready to get through this. I mean I feel like I know its all going to work out(especially knowing there are 12 books! She can't string it along much longer), but I don't want to have to read all of this sad stuff in between. It just infuriates me! -
3⭐️
The weakest in the series so far, with some disappointing social agenda pushed ☹️ -
Best Yet!
Oh the tension, the suspense! Stayed up to read it because I couldn’t put it down. India’s secret is almost out and I can tell it will cause more problems and heartaches. Lots of action, romance, and magic. I think this is my favorite of the series so far, and that’s saying a lot. I like the side plot stories she’s developing, even a possible new suitor for India (although we all know there is no one for her but Matt). Ms. Archer has never steered her readers wrong, so I’ll trust that she gets India and Matt out if any trouble she puts them in and make them better for it. Read it now!
I don’t know how I’ll wait until next September when the new installment comes out. -
I was glad the main story arc has been resolved. I'm wasn't enthusiastic over the ending or the turn the series is taking. Matt is being blackmailed to marry his cousin. His Aunt and other relatives keep reminding India she's not good enough. India needs to woman up and tell them to shut up. Matt needs to set them all straight. His relatives have been trying to trap him for 5 books and I'm tired of it. Matt hopes that he'll find a way out of marrying his cousin so he and India can be together. If the next book centers around familial angst I don't think I'll read it. I love Matt and India together, I like the mystery. The stories are better when Matt and India can work together to solve mysteries without the emotional distractions.
3.5 - 4.0 *** -
4...Finally an ending to the watch storyline! Still enjoying all the characters, even the ones that are asshats (mainly Matt's family and their interference)!!! I know it fits with the time, but damn that must have sucked! I am excited to see how this "wedding" turns out! Poor Matt!
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Bah! I read The Convent’s Secret way too fast. I swear, one minute I opened my Kindle to read and the next, I was done. Now I have to wait until the next book comes out. There has to be a legit word or group of words that describes these flu-like symptoms a reader gets during the wait between books in a series.
Series sickness maybe? When is the next damn book coming out syndrome?
Of course, C.J. Archer ended this addition of the Glass and Steele series with a moment that had me giddy as a girl and freaking livid, almost ugly crying, that it was over.
For me, The Covent’s Secret read differently than the others. There wasn’t nearly as much action and adventure, but the story seemed more solid. I think it’s because I felt the other ones had scenes and dialogue that really didn’t need to be there; it was extra fun stuff to read. This one didn’t have those scenes; every single scene felt like it belonged. I enjoyed it immensely.
Matt’s reason for adventuring to London has been resolved in this one. Well, as resolved as it can be. There are only a few things left to clean up. A realization that leaves me dreading the possibility that the next book will be the last in this series. -
I loved this book as I enjoyed all those leading up to it. I was on the edge of my seat wondering what was going to befall Matt and India next. Can't go any further owing to spoilers but it's a wicked tale!
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I'M SO STRESSED WHERE IS THE NEXT BOOK?!
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DNF
2.5 stars
Content increased and now supports something I cannot.
Profanity, Sexual Tension, and violence. -
This is the fifth in a series. I reviewed the first one and have not reviewed the others. I love these stories. They combine mystery, romance, and magic, set in London in the late 18 or early 1900s. They are not great literature, but lots of fun. There is no sex and any violence is not graphic (usually they solve murders that are decades old.) I am very disturbed, though, that they have a little profanity. No F-words, and by no means constant, but just enough of the other to annoy me. It is unnecessary to the story. A couple of the characters are intended to be rough people, but there are other ways to show that. I don't remember that the first book had much. 2 and 3 had a little; 4 seemed to have more, and 5 somewhere in between. I thought 5 was going to be the last, but now I know there will be a book 6. I love the story and the characters, but I wish the author had skipped the salty language.
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(3.5) (Audiobook)
combination mystery - love story - fantasy/magic
this series seems to have no end… I imagine that o would stop reading if it weren’t in audiobook form but it’s engaging whilst winterising the yard and garden :) -
5 stars
What's better than reading a new book from one of the series you adore? For me, not much.
I love how the author creates complex mysteries with seemingly random details that make so much sense in the end. I rarely know who's the killer in any of her books.
So, 'The Convent's Secret' brings some much needed answers and conclusions, while also presenting new problems and, in my case, frustrating situations. God, I really hate this time period where people, especially women, can't don whatever the hell they want with their lives!
I'm really curious, and excited , to see what the next book will be about since the main problem in the book has been resolved. It seems like it would focus on Matt and India's relationship, in which case I'm so in .
'The Ministry of Curiosities' and 'Glass and Steele' are two of my favorite series and I hope the author will continue to feed my addiction to her books.
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This was a solid installment. I was happy to read all of the story arc development but was kind of still annoyed by all the angst. Hopefully that'll be resolved in the next book.
ETA: I do have to admit that I wish the author would stop saying that Matt purred something to India. I understand what she means but it makes him sound like a cat! -
Pins and Needles ❤❤❤
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Hoping the next is better
I am glad that the crisis with Matt's watch has been resolved, but this relationship thing has been dragged out was way too long. Matt tells India, I don't know why you won't accept me and I will find out. Um, why don't you think about the fact that for four books now, your aunt has been telling her, Girl, you know I love you, but you're just not good enough for him. Or your favorite cousin has been whispering in her other ear, I know we're besties, but you're just going to hold him back. It is stupid, really, how much of that India has put up with. -
I am hooked on this series with all the great writing and characters that come to life. Archer is one fine storyteller. It is Spring of 1890,London. Glass and Steele are still trying to find the man who can fix the magic watch. They are led to a convent where they soon learn that the nuns will do anything to keep their secrets...awesome read.
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I just cant stop reading, finished this one in one weekend. I cant wait to find out what happens next.
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The angst was ratcheted up a bit in this one!
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This is a very interesting 'paranormal' Victorian-era mystery series. The story is ongoing but quite engaging. Both the character and story development is well done and I will definitely continue!
Not a very thorough review, but I don't want to give anything away.... -
Some of the characters really dislike Catholics! If you are an easily offended Catholic stay away! So scandalous!! It is Historical FICTION so I didn’t take offense. I enjoyed the story. There were some clues that may have helped a more astute reader figure things out. I didn’t figure things out. I went ahead and got the rest of the books in the series.
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Definitely the best of the series. The tension and momentum builds well to make this a real page turner.
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A Fast Paced Mystery
I've always been a fan of CJ Archer, but I think Glass and Steele is becoming my favorite of her series. There's mystery, magic, humour, a little romance, and some fantastic characters. The Convent's Secret has answered a few questions and left us with more. Looking forward to book 6. -
The Convent's Secret eventually helped solve Matt and India's problem. But it fell flat. Lots of character development within the small group in 16 Park St, but the mystery part was not as mysterious.
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Just love this series, has all my bells and whistles, period novel, w/ "odd" or "unusual characters", mystery, action, bot of romance, and a bit of the paranormal! I sure hope my friend has book #6, as my library don't carry C. J.'s books, if you can imagine that. A conclusion is reached in this one for Matt, and now they have decisions to make moving forward.
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Another excellent episode!
I truly love CJ's way of just pulling you into her world's magic and intrigue. She always leaves me waiting on kind and needles for the next book in each series.
