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adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
emotional
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Heroine was all over the place, from naive fibbing impetuous goose who ignores lack of consent to literal crafty kingmaker. Cringey orientalism here and there. Boch and Emily should’ve had their own book or novella, both characters were interesting enough for it and their storyline so poorly integrated into the main one that it could’ve easily been removed and been its own thing.
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Sweet, silly, and charming. I particularly liked the heroine, a plump, talkative girl who appears to be brainless on the surface but who is actually quite canny.
Migraines are part of my life. Kind of make me feel good having one of the main characters suffering from them. The heroine was fun to read.
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
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Character
One of the worst books I've read so far... This was my fist book by Eloisa James and very likely the last. I considered discarding it at 95%...
My favorite couple was by far Lucien and Emily. I was so excited for Lucien and I wanted them to have more screen time.
I like Quill and I was happy with him for most of the book, except for the end. That was ridiculous behavior, absolutely ridiculous. Gabby drove me nuts. She was funny and yet such a faux pas that it was almost annoying. She grew on me eventually but I had the hardest time with her in the beginning.
I like Quill and I was happy with him for most of the book, except for the end. That was ridiculous behavior, absolutely ridiculous. Gabby drove me nuts. She was funny and yet such a faux pas that it was almost annoying. She grew on me eventually but I had the hardest time with her in the beginning.
Up until about the half way point this was a 1 star read for me, but I am glad that I kept with it as my enjoyment did increase. I do, however, wish it had increased much more to make me feel like sticking with it was perhaps just a bit more worth it... which also accounts for why I started to majorly skim.
The first half had some issues, most of which were made better by the half way point.
My issues:
1. the secondary storyline with Lucien and another character...who were these people, why should their romance take up so much time and actually have more initial development than the lead couple? They were a distraction and there should not been nearly as much time spent with them that there was.
2. Gabby is naïve, but there were times where naïve just became borderline stupid. She so easily convinces herself that she is in love with Peter, but when she shares several passionate kisses with Quill and he proposes to take Peter's place her first worry is that she doesn't love him...And for someone concerned with learning the ins and outs of society she sure doesn't bother to ask any questions or seek help on that. Warranted she is often adorable and very well meaning, there were just too many times early on that she got on my nerves.
3. I have no issues with Quill, I liked him almost immediately-- I just wish he was more present in those early chapters to really get a sense that he does like Gabby.
4. Peter is so obviously gay, and it is clearly presented in his snobbish behavior, dress, and his main reason why he can't marry Gabby. The only reason he was going to try was if he could make her into someone he deemed presentable-- and he is just a huge jerk about it. Considering how much time is spent from his perspective I would've like him to be a bit more likable-- I honestly think there were some missed opportunity there. After Quill decides to marry Gabby himself this is let up on a bit, but it is a bit too late.
5. What on earth was the whole Easy Indian Trading Co. story line about-- other than the fact that Gabby came from India it seemed so out of place and distracting.
What I liked:
1. When I could get passed what often seemed idiotic behavior/thought process of Gabby I did really like her naïve and kind nature. She was just too silly.
2. After the marriage Quill and Gabby's relationship was much better developed and entertaining, but it was a struggle to get there.
The first half had some issues, most of which were made better by the half way point.
My issues:
1. the secondary storyline with Lucien and another character...who were these people, why should their romance take up so much time and actually have more initial development than the lead couple? They were a distraction and there should not been nearly as much time spent with them that there was.
2. Gabby is naïve, but there were times where naïve just became borderline stupid. She so easily convinces herself that she is in love with Peter, but when she shares several passionate kisses with Quill and he proposes to take Peter's place her first worry is that she doesn't love him...And for someone concerned with learning the ins and outs of society she sure doesn't bother to ask any questions or seek help on that. Warranted she is often adorable and very well meaning, there were just too many times early on that she got on my nerves.
3. I have no issues with Quill, I liked him almost immediately-- I just wish he was more present in those early chapters to really get a sense that he does like Gabby.
4. Peter is so obviously gay, and it is clearly presented in his snobbish behavior, dress, and his main reason why he can't marry Gabby. The only reason he was going to try was if he could make her into someone he deemed presentable-- and he is just a huge jerk about it. Considering how much time is spent from his perspective I would've like him to be a bit more likable-- I honestly think there were some missed opportunity there. After Quill decides to marry Gabby himself this is let up on a bit, but it is a bit too late.
5. What on earth was the whole Easy Indian Trading Co. story line about-- other than the fact that Gabby came from India it seemed so out of place and distracting.
What I liked:
1. When I could get passed what often seemed idiotic behavior/thought process of Gabby I did really like her naïve and kind nature. She was just too silly.
2. After the marriage Quill and Gabby's relationship was much better developed and entertaining, but it was a struggle to get there.