Exciting adventure set in Paris immediately prior to the start of the Great Terror that conveys the chaos of the times while still remaining lighthearted & sometimes even funny.

I really love this series, these characters. I have to say that my review for this is going to be similar to the last one, though, so a few quick comments:
1. So, same thing: great, hilarious characters (new and old), constant witty comments, and the fun that comes with all of Cat's problems!
2. I did hate the new loss of confidence Cat experienced... hopefully that will be out by the next book!
3. Okay, so you all know that I have to comment on this: there's more romancy stuff in this book! Syd makes a move and I'm waiting for a followup in the next installment. And the new and mysterious JF, whom I have to say I'm a huge fan of. I really hope we'll see more of him in the future...
4. I liked the fact that it was set during the French Revolution - I was always interested in that topic. The facts are accurate, all coming through the amusing perspective of our favorite character!
Anything else? Other than the fact that I REALLY need the next one?? Uh, I think I got the point across - read this, the others, and the ones after! Great for readers who like adventurous and witty heroines who have great friends and get to participate in some excellent stuff!

4.5, I finished this and jumped right into the next one, because I needed more of Cat and Billy.

The theme of this third book in the series seems to be CHANGE. Drury Lane theater is the only home our young heroine has ever known, and when it closes for demolition, however strange it sounds, everybody seems to land on their feet but the "Cat". She doesn't know where to turn, and suddenly she understands how miserable her station in life really is, and has always been, a realization leading to anger, bitterness and yealousy - emotions that feels both real and gripping. But no... Her lashing out does not last long. These books are perky and positive, often to a fault, but what the heck. Better than cold and negative, right?

Which leads us to the second change, the change of scenery. Which is a fine thing too. The 1790's London was getting old, if you get my drift, while the post-revolutionary Paris felt a bit more exciting, being a scary place in it self. New winds blowing and often deadly drafts at that, so all in all... Quite a good story, finally with some "growing" and a promising forward momentum that makes you grab for number 4: "Cat O'nine Tails". Sounds like an new and interesting animal, does it not? One with sealegs, one presumes!

interesting take on the french revolution

3.75