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joanasimao's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence
Moderate: Grief, Child death, and Death of parent
instalovewithbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
This was a very good read too to the point where near 75% of the book I had to switch to ebook format because the audiobook was just taking too long š¤£.
I am so glad I gave Evie Dunmore a chance rather than DNF the series because it's quite brilliant.
Hattie and Lucien growing with each other and against each other was so good. I really loved everything about this book. Ugh. So good. I can't wait to have my own physical copy for my shelves 100%.
Highly recommend. Read the series.
I am so glad I gave Evie Dunmore a chance rather than DNF the series because it's quite brilliant.
Hattie and Lucien growing with each other and against each other was so good. I really loved everything about this book. Ugh. So good. I can't wait to have my own physical copy for my shelves 100%.
Highly recommend. Read the series.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Death of parent, Sexual content, and Sexism
Minor: Murder and Gun violence
connerme's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Sexism, Sexual content, and Classism
Moderate: Blood, Child death, Cursing, Injury/Injury detail, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Minor: Physical abuse, Kidnapping, Confinement, Infidelity, Grief, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, and Pregnancy
annick's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
š¤Æššš». This exceeded expectation. I rarely give 5.0. And I already gave 4.75 for the previous two books in this series.
This book trumps my feelings and favour for the other books of the series. I canāt think of anything Iād want to edit in this book that detracts from the delight I had in reading it.
I love the nonlinear progression of intimacy on cognitive, sensual, sexual and emotional levels
šthe multiple layers of discussion on social justice really felt nuanced and Considered. The authors note at the end gives further information on how they grounded the plot in real experiences 1880s England and Scotland.
šŗļødiversity rep is rather good by the standards of this subgenre of period romances. The FMC shows neurodivergent traits similar to dyslexia and adhd. The MMC shows signs of ptsd. Secondary character is in a stable lesbian relationship, and none of the characters indicate judgment or negative views on this.
āļø the Scottish sections has really improved on the London sections earlier on. I sense the writer hesitate to write about classist stuff in London society. And instead prefer to move the plot to Scotland and the main pairing. Good choice to break the mold and not include a fashion episode for the fmc. (Instead it is only passingly mentioned in the epilogue)
š«¦The awakening of her desire to a mix of erotic, endearing, and woven into the plot. It was tasteful and sweet to enjoy as character development as well as spice.
šļøThe plot and ending were not as cliched as most contemporary romances. I particularly liked the effort to not tie up loose ends. It just needs more time for it to be less rushed . The third act separation in two parts makes sense.
This book trumps my feelings and favour for the other books of the series. I canāt think of anything Iād want to edit in this book that detracts from the delight I had in reading it.
I love the nonlinear progression of intimacy on cognitive, sensual, sexual and emotional levels
šthe multiple layers of discussion on social justice really felt nuanced and Considered. The authors note at the end gives further information on how they grounded the plot in real experiences 1880s England and Scotland.
šŗļødiversity rep is rather good by the standards of this subgenre of period romances. The FMC shows neurodivergent traits similar to dyslexia and adhd. The MMC shows signs of ptsd. Secondary character is in a stable lesbian relationship, and none of the characters indicate judgment or negative views on this.
āļø the Scottish sections has really improved on the London sections earlier on. I sense the writer hesitate to write about classist stuff in London society. And instead prefer to move the plot to Scotland and the main pairing. Good choice to break the mold and not include a fashion episode for the fmc. (Instead it is only passingly mentioned in the epilogue)
š«¦The awakening of her desire to a mix of erotic, endearing, and woven into the plot. It was tasteful and sweet to enjoy as character development as well as spice.
šļøThe plot and ending were not as cliched as most contemporary romances. I particularly liked the effort to not tie up loose ends. It just needs more time for it to be less rushed . The third act separation in two parts makes sense.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Gun violence, and Classism
Moderate: Mental illness, Sexism, Panic attacks/disorders, Misogyny, and Alcohol
cepbreed's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
First read of 2024! I read 90% of this on the plane to London but have been so busy I only had time to read the last couple pages 5 days later. I was right when I thought that reading a good histrom would put me in the perfect mood for the beginning of my study abroad experience. Itās so lovely to know exactly where the areas of London they mention are in real life. Obviously everything looks so different but itās still fun. Though this book had a really weak start and end the middle was quite good. If it werenāt for being stuck on a plane with no service and only this book downloaded I probably wouldāve stopped reading and picked up something else. Both characters annoyed me a lot and though I appreciate the sentiment this book managed to lean too heavily into the social justice aspect. Like be self aware this is a histrom. A lot of the social justice parts were actually what made Harriet so annoying. Like she was so naive and so shy-washy, yet felt so much better than everyone for being a suffragette? Condescension at its finest. Lucien was no better. His whole character was an over exaggerated caricature of the dark-and-brooding male lead trope. His whole thing is aggression and violence and Iām meant to find that compelling? Though Iām venting my complaints I seriously did enjoy this but thatās because I read histroms for the steamy romance not the literally technicalities.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism, Sexism, Gun violence, Misogyny, and Sexual content
Moderate: Gun violence
Minor: Alcohol, Addiction, Death, Death of parent, and Grief
haley49's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
So, so good. Everything about this story was well paced and earned. I loved the discussion about womenās rights, class rights, and economics. It was refreshing to have Hattie care so much for her cause while also having hobbies and interests outside of it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Death
Moderate: Child death, Misogyny, Ableism, Alcoholism, Classism, Alcohol, Death of parent, Gun violence, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Sexual assault, Violence, Domestic abuse, and Suicide
unsuccessfulbookclub's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-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
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Gun violence, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, Violence, Child death, and Death
Moderate: Suicide
amelianotthepilot's review against another edition
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
refreshingly contemporary and political 1800s romance novel set in the uk between a dark broody handsome new money bastard scotsman and a privileged rich art student middle daughter
surprising ending
has a bunch of spelling mistakes tho
surprising ending
has a bunch of spelling mistakes tho
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Sexual content, Sexism, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Classism, and Blood
eleek0609's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Violence, Grief, Classism, Child death, Sexism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Death of parent
kimmag92's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Portrait of a Scotsman is my absolute favourite of the League of Extraordinary Women so far. I loved Hattie and Lucien's relationship and how they both grew as people. I also really loved Lucien's acknowledgement of Hattie's need for space and to be herself. I did not anticipate the socialist turn in the last third of the book and I was here for it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Death of parent, and Gun violence