This is an enjoyable story - for those familiar with anime, it almost reads like an anime season (an overarching storyline with other stories popping up that may or may not be related to the big story)

I enjoyed the historical setting in Singapore - I like Victorian stories and seeing "one of the colonies" as the setting was interesting. I learnt a bit about Singapore and I really appreciate that.

There were a couple of times where the story lost my attention a little bit, but overall i enjoyed it. If you like historical fantasy and like learning about other cultures, then give this one a try (especially if you like mysteries!)