The Lady on Esplanade

One of my absolute favorite series is Karen White’s Tradd Street series. When it came to an end, I was not ready to let the characters go. Thankfully White created a new spinoff series, Royal Street, and I’m still getting all the characters I love and new cast characters that are just so fun! Of course, I could not get enough of the mystery, ghosts, and more in book three, The Lady on Esplanade.

What appealed to you the most in this story?

Just getting to dive into more mystery, suspense and the lives of each of the characters was the best! However, the characters are what make this story so alive…Including the dead ones! I’ve already fallen in love with Nola’s close friends and the humor and levity they bring to the story. Seriously, Jolene is the absolute best friend any girl could ask for, and her one-liners are perfect for some laugh out loud moments. I cannot get enough of her, and hope that she gets her own book in the near future of this series. Then, add in some more characters that you will love, and you have the makings for an excellent support system to help Nola continue to tackle the ghosts that keep circling. 

How was the setting?

Karen White is the master of pulling you into a story and making you feel like you are standing right there with the characters in lush and detailed atmosphere. I loved getting to explore the streets (potholes), restaurants, customs, cemeteries and Parishes in New Orleans through Nola’s eyes.

Do I need to have read The Tradd Street series in order to understand this new spinoff series?

No! You can start this series and begin a whole new adventure and life with Nola and not feel like you have missed a thing. Now I do have to say that the Tradd Street series is one of my favorites and I’ve reread it several times, so if you haven’t read it yet I HIGHLY recommend you dive into it now!

How was the pace?

This story held a steady pace 

Do you recommend this book?

Heck yes, I do!! This book is both funny, sad, and suspenseful at times; the multiple mysteries are all interesting; and the ghosts run the gamut from being heartwarming to exceedingly creepy and dangerous. It is truly a great book and series. Now to attempt to patiently wait for book four!

Thank you PRHAudio for this gifted copy in exchange for my honest review.