Reviews

Rain and Retribution by L.L. Diamond

maria_pulver's review

3.0

Better then some, but still not very interesting plot wise.

rhcollins's review

5.0

Another wonderful contribution to the genre from LL Diamond. I'll be revisiting this one again for sure. First, I loved the premise of this book. The author picks a creative and elegant way to fast track Elizabeth and Darcy's relationship. This sets up the book for a story line that allows our two favorite characters to spend lots of time together, and overcome obstacles together (instead of just having to overcome the obstacles to get together). Also the author does a great job of writing a book for mature readers (yes, their physical relationship is detailed), but its also incredibly loving and executed in a way that makes these scenes meaningful (instead of just being for their own sake).

I dearly hope this author keeps up her writing, I can't wait to see more from her.

dannie86's review

challenging mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

samhend101's review

4.0

I first read this a a book and am now finishing up the Audiobook.

It is an interesting story, with ODC marrying fairly early on and most of the story covering their early marriage. Lots of mature content with newlywed love scenes.
Georgiana has maintained her connection to Wickham and is quite the spoiled child, with terrible consequences.
This story also has a Not-so-nice Jane and a seriously selfish Mr. Bennet.

I will hold on to the paperback book (easier to skim past all the sex scenes) and pass on future listens to the Audiobook. While I do appreciate the interesting interpretation of the narrator, I find the editor and producer did not do a good job in regards to all the breaths the narrator took and did not get spliced out. Leaving some in can definitely enhance dramatization, needing to hear all the quick breaths over and over again left me listening out for that as opposed to tracking the story.

loana10's review

5.0

Quel magnifique histoire. J'ai rie et pleurer. Tout est si romantique et les dialogue sont très touchant. Et l'action m'a pris par surprise et ma garder en suspense que je n'est pas vue la fin du livre venir. Cela a fini trop rapidement. J'aimerais qu'il soit beaucoup plus long. Je vais l'acheter en format papier!

maeilis's review

lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

karenreader's review

emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Enjoyed the beginning. I was fine with Elizabeth running from a marriage to Mr Collins and really liked her disassociating with her horrible family. It lost me at the end with an insane Wickham and kidnapping attempt and murder. Just too melodramatic at the end. 

vesper1931's review

4.0

A Pride and Prejudice variation where Mr and Mrs Bennet attempt to force Elizabeth to marry Mr. Collins.
She flies the house intend on placing herself in the protection of her Aunt and Uncle Gardiner.
Not far from Meryton a storm ensures she meets Darcy.