I absolutely adored this sequel! I'm so mad at myself for waiting a full year after finishing book 1 to continue on. This book picks up right where book 1 left off and I loved being back with these characters. This book is so strong in both it's mystery aspects as well as it's amazing characters. One of my favorite things about this series is how connected I am to each and every character in here. I obviously love Veronica and Stoker (otp status for sure) but the side characters are also impeccably developed. There were so many amazing side characters in here that I really hope we get more of (Aunt Wellie I'm looking at you). Because they characters are so engaging, I never spend a single moment theorizing about the mystery. Instead I'm just taken on the journey and I love that. I cannot get enough of this series and am in the process of binging the rest so I can read the latest book when it releases shortly!! Highly, highly recommend this series is you love classic whodunits, sassy characters, all the romantic tension, and Victorian England. This series is a damn gem.