3/5 Stars: ‘The Boy in the Red Dress’ by Kristin Lambert.
→ Age Range: Young Adult.
→ Genre: LGBT+, Historical Mystery.
→ Trigger Warnings: Discrimination, Murder, Death.

In-depth Rating:
→ Plot: ★★
→ Character Development: ★★★
→ Setting: ★★★★
→ Entertainment Level: ★★★
→ Writing: ★★★

General Comments: A glittering tribute to the end of the Roaring ‘20s, and mystery aficionados of, any sexual orientation, will be enthralled with the calamity of a queer speakeasy hidden amongst the French Quarters of New Orleans. It is pure escapism, with an evocative setting, queer cast and an old-fashioned whodunnit; the downfall, its predictability, and unrealistic plot-points. Nevertheless, an enjoyable read.

Favourite Quote: ‘All these cops wanted a simple answer. Blame it on the boy in the dress. Maybe they thought he was weak and couldn’t fight back against the police. Maybe they thought he had no one with power on his side. But they didn’t know Marion. And they didn’t know me either.’

Time Read: Five Days.
→ Audiobook: No.
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