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She winked at us both in a way that was clearly a warning, just as someone came down the stairs towards us. I do say again that Daisy's attitude is at times quite too much for me. She is still acting like she is better than Hazel, and if Hazel tries to do something else she gets all grumpy about it. Yes, I do see some improvement on the field. She is grudgingly complimenting Hazel, and it seems she is quite proud of her best friend. But there is still tons of room for it. And it would also be nice if Daisy wouldn't be so eh about Hazel liking boys, or specifically Alexander. You expect her to respect you, but yeah, respect works both ways. Please understand that for once. But I do feel that both girls grew quite a lot with all that happened in this book so I have good hopes for the next books. For me, this was not one of the best books in the series. It was too drawn out, the plot dragged on and on and I was waiting for the end, not for any denouement but so that I could put it down and move on. At least I did manage to finish it. The part that stands out most for me is the stunning revelation, roughly halfway through the book, that Daisy is gay. I'd long speculated and hoped for this, but never thought Robin Stevens would actually go there in a mainstream children's story. Unless a book is specifically *for* LGBT youth, it's always teachers, aunties and other extras. So the fact one of the leads in such a successful franchise should be a lesbian - and the pretty, posh, feminine Daisy at that - made me shriek with joy. Later we learn one of the minor characters is a gay man, and it mentions the unfair, prejudiced laws of the time.
What are you doing in my dressing room?’ she asked. Her accent was subtle, not quite English, and I couldn’t place it. I am still not sure. But, whether it was supposed to be or not, that is why Daisy and I joined the Rue Theatre Company. Our girls are also learning that growing up isn't always the most fun thing. For instance while in previous books they could still get away with things, they are now growing up. Which means a whole slew of things. For instance they can't act like children, they are now often seen as young ladies. Hiding? Isn't getting easier, especially not for Hazel. I am glad that both are learning other skills. Hazel is learning codes and Daisy is trying out disguises (Hazel's reactions to them had me laughing).Daisy pushed the door open, and we found ourselves in a warm, wood-panelled little space where an old man was sitting in a cubbyhole to the right of us, just the way the porter had at Maudlin College last winter. He had flyaway white hair and a scrubby little beard that looked as though he hadn’t trimmed it for several days. Hazel and Daisy are spending some time at Uncle Felix (and Aunt Lucy) after a very exciting few weeks (Hong Kong), and that is how they eventually stumble in the Rue Theatre, in the production of Romeo and Juliet, and from there of course murder just seems to follow them. These girls just can't escape mystery and murder, even if Hazel can do without the dead bodies. :P
Life is acting,’ said Daisy. ‘That doesn’t mean you aren’t allowed to complain when you have to act with someone dreadful.’ I would love to win this book because I love all gf your books and it would mean so much to me. I’ve never won a giveaway or competition of this sort before, so, it would make my year if I could!If you tell George or Alexander anything about this, I will never speak to you again,’ I said breathlessly. Daisy strutted past Jim as though she was walking into the most marvellous party, and I scuttled after her. Rose narrowed her pretty eyes at him a little and pouted. ‘I was busy,’ she said. ‘I’m here now, aren’t I? What does it matter?’ All in all, a fabulous, exciting book with theatre, friendship, a coming out, and more. I can't wait for the next book! She said it as rudely as she could, but I had learned by then that the rudeness was only for show. Her actions were kind, and that was what mattered. Beneath her snappy exterior, Martita was hiding fierce goodness and warmth. She was willing to help people she liked, no matter what it cost her.
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