Synopsis:
Amid the hushed city, two hearts must navigate danger and deception, bound by a love that outshines the stars.
Katherine Schneider’s life as a dentist in 1913 New York is upended when a patient reveals details of a deadly plot while under the influence of laughing gas. As she is plunged into danger, she seeks help from the dashing Lieutenant Jonathan Birch, a police officer she has long admired from afar.
Jonathan has harbored powerful feelings toward Katherine for years but never acted on them, knowing his dark history is something she could never abide. Now, with her safety on the line, he works alongside her through the nights as they unravel the criminal conspiracy that threatens her . . . even as he keeps his deepest secrets hidden at all costs.
My Review
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4/5 stars
This was my first book to read by Elizabeth Camden and I enjoyed it! The plot really interested me as it follows the story of a female dentist living in New York City during the early 1900s. Since I haven’t read any books like that before, I was really excited to read While the City Sleeps!
I would describe this book as a historical romantic suspense. The plot was fast-paced and filled with suspense which I really liked!
There was a lot of interesting history about New York during the early 1900s as well as history on dentistry during that time.
As the title suggests, much of this story takes place at night which I really enjoyed! Since Jonathan was a bit of a baker, this book also made me hungry as I read the descriptions of the sweets he baked!
I liked both Katherine and Jonathan but Johnathan was probably my favorite of the two. I really liked his character! He had an interesting backstory which made him an intriguing character. I also just found him to be a likable guy. While I liked Katherine too, I got frustrated with her a few times, particularly for how she treated Jonathan a few times during the book. While her reasons were understandable, she just frustrated me from time to time. That being said, I did admire how she admitted when she was wrong as well as her optimistic attitude. I also enjoyed watching her character growth throughout the book.
The romance was really sweet as well!
There was also some faith content throughout that I enjoyed.
I also appreciated how clean this book was, especially the romance. There is some mild violence but those scenes are brief.
In conclusion, I enjoyed While the City Sleeps! I enjoyed the descriptions of the city at night and the delicious foods. It made the book atmospheric. I also enjoyed the suspense, history, and romance. If you’re a fan of historical romantic suspense, I think you’ll really enjoy this one!
*Thank you to the publisher for sending me a complimentary copy! All opinions are my own.
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