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kylieqrada's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-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
3.0
This was fine. I think this series declined in quality for me, the first book was by and away my favorite. However, I love a regency sapphic romance, and the historical aspects of this one were fascinating.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Alcohol, Death of parent, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Grief, Torture, and Toxic relationship
cleot's review
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Death of parent
sinaprst's review
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
lovestory: 5/5 - incredibly cute
rest of the book: unfortunately so boring i started skimming
recommended reading ambience: https://youtu.be/OpWqAimgW9U?si=H1SFVL4DyOP-Z7u4
rest of the book: unfortunately so boring i started skimming
recommended reading ambience: https://youtu.be/OpWqAimgW9U?si=H1SFVL4DyOP-Z7u4
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Death of parent
alainajreads's review
emotional
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
I read this for a book club and it was my first foray into historical romance novels. The Hellion's Waltz is a fast-burn F/F romance set in Regency England. I enjoyed that the main conflict was the plot of trying to swindle a merchant by pulling off a heist and not the angst that might result from the two main characters having a romantic relationship in a time where it was frowned upon. In fact, there are several other queer side characters in the book. I also liked the side plot of Sophie learning to overcome her trauma surrounding music and learning how to trust others again.
I do feel that the romantic development between the two leads was sacrificed and wondered if the author had a page limit. The fast-pacedness of the two leading ladies' instant attraction turning into love with not much development threw me off. I appreciate the historical context that Waite put into writing this book and learned about the early 19th century industrial revolution and labor movement in England, as well as about the weaving/textile creation process, though the details of the elaborate plan that Maddie and Sophie constructed to swindle Mr. Giles was a bit unrealistic and hard for me to follow.
Overall a decent, unapologetically sapphic historical romance. I would be willing to check out other books in the Feminine Pursuits Series as well.
I do feel that the romantic development between the two leads was sacrificed and wondered if the author had a page limit. The fast-pacedness of the two leading ladies' instant attraction turning into love with not much development threw me off. I appreciate the historical context that Waite put into writing this book and learned about the early 19th century industrial revolution and labor movement in England, as well as about the weaving/textile creation process, though the details of the elaborate plan that Maddie and Sophie constructed to swindle Mr. Giles was a bit unrealistic and hard for me to follow.
Overall a decent, unapologetically sapphic historical romance. I would be willing to check out other books in the Feminine Pursuits Series as well.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Alcohol and Death of parent
lipstickitotheman's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
fast-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
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Toxic relationship, Alcohol, Death of parent, and Grief
rainbowshelves's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Death, Death of parent, Grief, Police brutality, and Violence
decklededgess's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-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? It's complicated
4.0
trigger warnings: sexual content, homophobia, labour exploitation, imprisonment and forced labour mention, death of family, financial ruin, emotional abuse
This book was so sweet! I loved Sophie and Maddie so so so much. Their dynamic of sly and sweet was so perfectly complimentary and the development of their relationship as they rub off on each other and adopt each other's mannerisms was just so pure.
I love and am obsessed with Olivia Waite's books being set during massive political movements/labour movements during the industrial revolution. It lends so much life to the early 1800s that high society regency books sorely lack.
This book was so sweet! I loved Sophie and Maddie so so so much. Their dynamic of sly and sweet was so perfectly complimentary and the development of their relationship as they rub off on each other and adopt each other's mannerisms was just so pure.
I love and am obsessed with Olivia Waite's books being set during massive political movements/labour movements during the industrial revolution. It lends so much life to the early 1800s that high society regency books sorely lack.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol, Sexual content, Forced institutionalization, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Child abuse and Death of parent
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