Thank you to Firsttoread for an e-arc in exchange for my honest review.
“The government can’t let her die. They would be humiliated. A hunger strike is the perfect way for the powerless to force the powerful to capitulate.”
I absolutely loved this book. Not only was it packed full of mystery and intrigue, it also had women standing up to 'the man', and the men in their lives.
“You can’t cheat an honest man, Gideon. Everyone I’ve ever conned knew he was doing something illegal and did it willingly.”
Elizabeth not only pulls off a huge con but also makes friends for the first time ever. Of course, there's romance involved from multiple people. While I could have done without the love triangle at first, it all made sense by the end of the book. Gideon and David were important to the con and stopping a very bad man from continuing to get what he wants.
"Don’t let them see how you really feel inside. Don’t give them the satisfaction.”
The reference to LGBT was also really nice to see because that is something that hardly ever gets mentioned or talked about. It's important to know this part of history as well and to finally see it start coming to light is my new favorite thing in books.
Learning about the suffragist movement and all that they went through was so nice to see as I know next to nothing about it sadly.
Elizabeth could possibly be starting a new life by the time the next book comes out and I can't wait to read about it!
“Not what made you, but I did know what you’re made of. You’re one of the strongest, bravest young women I know, and I know a few. "