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funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
trigger warnings: alcohol, sexual content, sexual assault, emotional abuse, negligent and abusive parent, infidelity (sort of), death of parent, grief, gun violence
Never Rescue a Rogue is a fun, lighthearted, myster-esque romance between Giles and Diana who are both fiercely independent and averse to marriage but somehow end up pining for each other. Giles and Diana have some immaculate banter that gives the story its pizzaz. The tension and chemistry between the two jumps off the page and really does the leg work for establishing a strong foundation for their romance. It's not an enemies to lovers in the traditional sense. It's a petty banter to lovers but that butting heads tension is a significant part of their relationship.
The will they won't they and OH GOD WHEN WILL THEY GET TO IT of the book was so thoroughly enjoyable. I was screaming at all their almost touches and pining horniness in the best way. I loved how through the book both Giles and Diana learn to respect each other's independence while also understanding that they can provide support and accept support without being a burden.
One downside, which didn't really affect my enjoyment of the book, is the use of gendered/binary language. Yes this is a regency so I understand that to accurately portray the language of the 1800s the use of contemporary lingo is anachronistic. But since this is fiction, I do think some concessions can be made in the form of not talking about genitals as manhood and womanhood. I don't think the book will lose its charm if Diana doesn't explicitly say that she feels "feminine" when she's in the throes of passion. There are certainly more gender neutral ways of expressing that without making the book sound like it's from the 21st century. I there's a middle ground of sexual euphemisms that doesn't alienate the entire genderqueer and trans community.
Aside from that, this book rules. Can't wait for Vee's book!
Never Rescue a Rogue is a fun, lighthearted, myster-esque romance between Giles and Diana who are both fiercely independent and averse to marriage but somehow end up pining for each other. Giles and Diana have some immaculate banter that gives the story its pizzaz. The tension and chemistry between the two jumps off the page and really does the leg work for establishing a strong foundation for their romance. It's not an enemies to lovers in the traditional sense. It's a petty banter to lovers but that butting heads tension is a significant part of their relationship.
The will they won't they and OH GOD WHEN WILL THEY GET TO IT of the book was so thoroughly enjoyable. I was screaming at all their almost touches and pining horniness in the best way. I loved how through the book both Giles and Diana learn to respect each other's independence while also understanding that they can provide support and accept support without being a burden.
One downside, which didn't really affect my enjoyment of the book, is the use of gendered/binary language. Yes this is a regency so I understand that to accurately portray the language of the 1800s the use of contemporary lingo is anachronistic. But since this is fiction, I do think some concessions can be made in the form of not talking about genitals as manhood and womanhood. I don't think the book will lose its charm if Diana doesn't explicitly say that she feels "feminine" when she's in the throes of passion. There are certainly more gender neutral ways of expressing that without making the book sound like it's from the 21st century. I there's a middle ground of sexual euphemisms that doesn't alienate the entire genderqueer and trans community.
Aside from that, this book rules. Can't wait for Vee's book!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief, Sexual violence, Gun violence, Sexual harassment, Alcohol, Child abuse, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
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