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changeablelandscape's review
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
This is only the second Beverley novel I've read, and it has some of the unevenness of an early work, but all in all I really enjoyed it, although I could have done without the whole 'Whisperer' sexual harassment/assault plot -- fortunately it is not too much of the book and I just skipped one or two scenes I wasn't in the mood for. Aside from that it's a straightforward romance with a heroine who starts off insecure and unworldly, and to my great satisfaction is able to learn quickly to navigate the new role she finds herself in. I was really glad that Jane is allowed to be so successful -- I understand why a different reader might have wanted her to have a harder time overcoming her strict upbringing and very unkind mother, but I wanted to read about the pretty clothes and new friendships and social politics of ballrooms, and this book did a great job delivering!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual harassment and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Sexual assault
Minor: Rape
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