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annibtj's review
5.0
THIS BOOK!!! THIS BOOK!!!!!
my new favourite historical romance. I loved this so much. second 50% wasn't as good as the first in my opinion but this book is SPECIAL to me now.
my new favourite historical romance. I loved this so much. second 50% wasn't as good as the first in my opinion but this book is SPECIAL to me now.
nicoletort's review
4.0
A brilliant defense of romance novels within a romance novel. The premise of this is delightfully fun. I share the criticism of one of the hero’s decisions late in the novel, but on the whole, really enjoyed this one & the entire trilogy.
melbsreads's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Trigger warnings: slut shaming, bullying.
30/9/2022
This was an absolute delight and I stand by everything I said last time - it's definitely my favourite of the trilogy, especially after reading all three books back to back.
2/3/2020
This was definitely my favourite of the trilogy, but I can understand why others didn't like it as much as the other two. Lady Sarah is a delightful lead, and I loved the fact that she's secretly writing smut (and hugely popular smut at that!). I really liked having a vicar as a love interest, and Jeremy is an adorably awkward turtle for the majority of the book.
I really loved the romance between the two of them, and that things between them aren't all fireworks all the time. Basically, this was cute and fun and I liked the couple involved and the way the plot played out. Also it made me laugh a lot that the 69th book I finished for the year literally featured 69ing. This is definitely one of the smuttier historical romances I've read, and I loved that it's this smutty when it has a virginal lady and the vicar she loves as the leads.
30/9/2022
This was an absolute delight and I stand by everything I said last time - it's definitely my favourite of the trilogy, especially after reading all three books back to back.
2/3/2020
This was definitely my favourite of the trilogy, but I can understand why others didn't like it as much as the other two. Lady Sarah is a delightful lead, and I loved the fact that she's secretly writing smut (and hugely popular smut at that!). I really liked having a vicar as a love interest, and Jeremy is an adorably awkward turtle for the majority of the book.
I really loved the romance between the two of them, and that things between them aren't all fireworks all the time. Basically, this was cute and fun and I liked the couple involved and the way the plot played out. Also it made me laugh a lot that the 69th book I finished for the year literally featured 69ing. This is definitely one of the smuttier historical romances I've read, and I loved that it's this smutty when it has a virginal lady and the vicar she loves as the leads.
carol_huff's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
3.0
vanitas's review against another edition
5.0
Misschien nog eerder 4.5* maar dat komt omdat bepaalde stukjes net niet gingen zoals ik het wou en ik wil eigenlijk een boek toch meer beoordelen naar wat het geeft dan wat ik er van wil hebben.
Ik vind het heerlijk dat de man een keer een vicar (is een dominee? Ben even te lui om de vertaling te zoeken) is en ook een echte, je zou het in deze boeken niet verwachten en juist dat haalde me over om het direct te lezen. Genoeg steamy scenes maar vooral ook wel mooie gesprekken, zelfs als er toch wat geheimen zijn.
Ik vind het heerlijk dat de man een keer een vicar (is een dominee? Ben even te lui om de vertaling te zoeken) is en ook een echte, je zou het in deze boeken niet verwachten en juist dat haalde me over om het direct te lezen. Genoeg steamy scenes maar vooral ook wel mooie gesprekken, zelfs als er toch wat geheimen zijn.
klndonnelly's review
5.0
Review coming soon at Fresh Fiction, but spoiler alert, I freaking adored this one.
denizyildiz's review
2.0
2.5 Stars
It's a bit too long wound and overly dramatic for me
While I did enjoy some parts of the writing others felt too flowery and constructed. Then there are very beautiful moments I absolutely loved.
I liked the plot well enough but again there were parts I didn't like.
I love how they got to know each other- even if it was total insta it was also slow. I know this is a romance and all that ,so it's quite light hearted- but the end? It kinda annoyed me, what's the message here? What about finding compromises? The parents were way to black and white for my taste. What about the mothers? So basically find your true love and then you will be able to become who you wanna be and screw the rest of the world?
In fact there are so many extreme views in this -like with the writing. Everything is all or nothing, no compromise whatsoever ever - as I said too dramatic for me
The character building feels similar as in that it is full of extreme. The two MCs are really well done. The are complex and interesting. But the support cast are completely black and white. Either they are this are awesome wonderful supportive people or they are mean, short-sighted and selfish. They kinda there to help with the story, but don't particularly feel like real characters.
Basically while I think this is well written and some parts were enjoyable, it also left me annoyed and at times felt more like a chore to read. So I am totally divided. Which leaves me wondering about rating, again. Truly I do believe most people who enjoy historical romances will adore this. It just didn't quite work for me. So while well written and entertaining, it's only 2.5Stars. Because in the end IMO for something to be good, I should like the writing style find plot and character building ok but most of all I should have enjoyed reading it.
It's a bit too long wound and overly dramatic for me
While I did enjoy some parts of the writing others felt too flowery and constructed. Then there are very beautiful moments I absolutely loved.
I liked the plot well enough but again there were parts I didn't like.
I love how they got to know each other- even if it was total insta it was also slow. I know this is a romance and all that ,so it's quite light hearted- but the end? It kinda annoyed me, what's the message here? What about finding compromises? The parents were way to black and white for my taste. What about the mothers? So basically find your true love and then you will be able to become who you wanna be and screw the rest of the world?
In fact there are so many extreme views in this -like with the writing. Everything is all or nothing, no compromise whatsoever ever - as I said too dramatic for me
The character building feels similar as in that it is full of extreme. The two MCs are really well done. The are complex and interesting. But the support cast are completely black and white. Either they are this are awesome wonderful supportive people or they are mean, short-sighted and selfish. They kinda there to help with the story, but don't particularly feel like real characters.
Basically while I think this is well written and some parts were enjoyable, it also left me annoyed and at times felt more like a chore to read. So I am totally divided. Which leaves me wondering about rating, again. Truly I do believe most people who enjoy historical romances will adore this. It just didn't quite work for me. So while well written and entertaining, it's only 2.5Stars. Because in the end IMO for something to be good, I should like the writing style find plot and character building ok but most of all I should have enjoyed reading it.
shanbear16's review
2.0
Sinfully boring. Both main characters were bland and somewhat annoying. The plot dragged on. It just didn't capture my interest.