Her Dark Curiosity

More action and intrigue than the first, with thankfully less dumb love triangle. This series isn't a great work of literature, but these tales (Jekyl & Hyde here, Island of Dr Moreau in 1st book & Frankenstein in 3rd) are classics for a reason, so the story is fun and page-turning. The climactic action scene was surprisingly violent but in a weirdly satisfying way, and I like Juliet's growth in embracing her natural scientific mind over society's role for women. More of that and less of the dumb-girl-in-love trope has helped to keep me listening to the series while I wait for some BOB books on hold. Also , I recommend the audio at 1.4 speed, it's the same narrator throughout and she does satisfying British and Scottish accents.