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A Rivalry of Hearts

Tessonja Odette

4.02 AVERAGE

ollivertigo's review against another edition

3.5

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The setting and set up drew me in, and the banter in this book was great. The side characters could have been more developed, and while some of the plot points didn’t quite make sense (the financial burden, the free pass back and forth could have gotten a lot more use, heck even the bet itself was a bit flimsy), but if you can move past that, this book was sweet (albeit juvenile in its humor) at times, and was a true partnership of a relationship, and the characters kept their self worth which was refreshing (especially in this somewhat Victorian-esque fae setting). There were definitely some winks and nods to readers, and it was interesting to see the perspective of an author of “smut and drivel” especially in her research.

elve_99's review against another edition

3.25

lighthearted medium-paced

thechaoticreader's review against another edition

4.5

funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

cinder_says's review against another edition

4.5

funny lighthearted fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

chloe_j's review against another edition

4.5

adventurous funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

sorfyreads's review against another edition

3.5

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A cute and light read. Sure, not all things made sense, like why a poet and a romance writer would even share a tour. There was a bit too much miscommunication too, if you ask me. But the world was interesting and the overall vibe was cosy.

michaelynn_s's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

brigitsnyder's review against another edition

3.0

lighthearted

alysnow427's review against another edition

4.5

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-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: No

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Too much fae wine, an ill-advised spicy fae bargain, and delightful enemies to lovers banter.  We love all of those things, and I had no idea I especially love it in a Victorian-esque setting?! The banter was sublime, the teasing adorable.

kat_tomasco's review against another edition

3.0

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes