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esv_'s review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Sexual content, and Death
Moderate: Blood, Terminal illness, Pregnancy, Miscarriage, Alcohol, and Medical content
Minor: Sexual assault, Classism, Death of parent, Vomit, Rape, Sexual harassment, Panic attacks/disorders, Cursing, and Colonisation
mattiehatter's review
emotional
funny
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
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Digital Print:✅️
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Check Libby and/or Hoopla:✅️
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This is only the second book from this series that I have given in and read. The other was Romancing Mister Bridgerton and that installment seemed oddly incomplete and dull. I had seen that When He Was Wicked was a favorite among those that had read the books and I certainly enjoyed the story.
The relationship of John and Franchesca is told more in the aftermath of his demise. Their marriage seemed healthy and sweet.
The relationship between Michael and Franchesca is hot and neither are afraid to challenge the other. Their struggle to come to grips with their relationship growing despite Michael's familial relation to John was a bit repetitive, but they got there.
The time setting really helps enhace the heat of the spice in this, but it's still a firm 🤎.
Spice Scale
〰️ No romantic plot
🤍 A small amount of romantic plot is present, but doesn't get past kisses and hugs.
💚 There is some light spice, but closed door
🧡 There is mildly descriptive spicy scenes, but they are finished very quickly and could be easily skipped over.
🤎 Spice is present, very descriptive, but doesn't overwhelm the plot.
🩷 There is a plot, but there are quite a lot of descriptive spicy scenes.
💜 Plot? There's just enough to get to the next round of spicy times.
Print: ✅️
Digital Print:✅️
Audiobook:✅️
Kindle Unlimited:❎️
Audible Plus:❎️
Check Libby and/or Hoopla:✅️
These availabilities are as of 6/4/24 and are subject to change.
This is only the second book from this series that I have given in and read. The other was Romancing Mister Bridgerton and that installment seemed oddly incomplete and dull. I had seen that When He Was Wicked was a favorite among those that had read the books and I certainly enjoyed the story.
The relationship between Michael and Franchesca is hot and neither are afraid to challenge the other. Their struggle to come to grips with their relationship growing despite Michael's familial relation to John was a bit repetitive, but they got there.
The time setting really helps enhace the heat of the spice in this, but it's still a firm 🤎.
Spice Scale
〰️ No romantic plot
🤍 A small amount of romantic plot is present, but doesn't get past kisses and hugs.
💚 There is some light spice, but closed door
🧡 There is mildly descriptive spicy scenes, but they are finished very quickly and could be easily skipped over.
🤎 Spice is present, very descriptive, but doesn't overwhelm the plot.
🩷 There is a plot, but there are quite a lot of descriptive spicy scenes.
💜 Plot? There's just enough to get to the next round of spicy times.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Miscarriage and Death
Minor: Vomit and War
readyforit's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
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
4.25⭐️3🌶️
This book is a lot spicier than the rest in the series, which I liked because it fit the narrative that Francesca is a more experienced woman, having been widowed, and she’s not expected to be a naive virgin. I liked this book a lot, but I liked pen and Colin’s story just a bit more. I’m surprised how much I liked it because we haven’t really gotten to know Francesca at all through the books or show. I’m excited for her season whenever it comes on netflix! This book is by far the saddest in the series. Francesca’s life is struck with tragedy when her beloved husband dies suddenly, then shehas a miscarriage after struggling with years of infertility. You can’t help but love the MMC. Michael is wickedly charming and a huge flirt, but underneath, he’s been pining for frannie ever since he met her years earlier when she married his cousin. Francesca battles the internal struggle of mourning her husband and feeling guilty about the passion she feels for Michael. I loved this book and I would probably reread before her season on Netflix comes out!
This book is a lot spicier than the rest in the series, which I liked because it fit the narrative that Francesca is a more experienced woman, having been widowed, and she’s not expected to be a naive virgin. I liked this book a lot, but I liked pen and Colin’s story just a bit more. I’m surprised how much I liked it because we haven’t really gotten to know Francesca at all through the books or show. I’m excited for her season whenever it comes on netflix! This book is by far the saddest in the series. Francesca’s life is struck with tragedy when her beloved husband dies suddenly, then she
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Infertility, and Chronic illness
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, Miscarriage, Medical content, and Pregnancy
Minor: Classism, Sexual assault, and Vomit
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