Reviews

Kindred Hearts by Rowan Speedwell

1957s's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Lo único que no me gustó es que al final se llenó de personajes gay y aceptación hacia ellos cuando teniendo en cuenta la época en que se ubica es muy irrealista. El resto 10/10.

lalexvp's review against another edition

I have no idea how to rate this book. It was good, it kept me engaged and reading. I liked the characters a lot, though sometimes they did things I wouldn’t have expected them to do. I liked the setting and the story line, I liked the lineup of the relationship, but it was also far longer than it needed to be and was lacking quite a bit of direction. Even extremely minor characters had monologues and I feel like the style of writing was setting it up for the theater. Sometimes these actors seemed very extreme in their dramatics and practiced speech. It was just sort of all over, I think maybe I’d give it a 3.5?

kira_dance's review against another edition

emotional hopeful slow-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

3.75

patti_pinguin's review

adventurous emotional medium-paced

3.5

shan198025's review against another edition

3.0

It was ok. I wanted to like it a lottery than I actually did.

carryontae's review against another edition

1.0

DNF @ 67%

gave it a shot, waited for it to get less ... blah, but it didn't happen so.

_surri_'s review against another edition

2.0

I listened to this one, instead of reading it. It needs a cautionary disclaimer. Depression, suicide attempts, and toxic parent/child relationships all on top of a struggle to be gay during a horrific war... This is not the book I would have picked up for some light reading had I known. Yes, I read the summary. Also, the narrator's voice is ok, but his reading is stilted and whoever chose to have the awkward guitar introduce chapters made a poor decision. However, I did continue reading. I finished the book and I would have likely enjoyed it a lot more if I had been prepared for the emotional rollercoaster it put me through. I enjoyed how beautifully the couple interacts and it's a very realistic portrayal of glimpses into a relationship. I think what I most appreciated was the clear and explicit consent involved. We don't see enough of that in fiction

eb00kie's review

2.0

Characters weeping extensively

ilyarozanov123's review against another edition

5.0

Historical romance is a real pleasure to read when done well, and this is one of the very few M/M ones that fit that criteria. I have read this book many times at this point, and it always gives me feels.

I love Tristan and Charlie together. I find Tristan’s depression and existential torment to be so heartbreaking; I always tear up at the point when he’s reached his limit. But oh, the angst is so good, and the following hurt/comfort is exquisite.

lilybear's review against another edition

3.0

A decent historical romance. Not an exciting page turner, but it definitely held my interest. We follow Tristian, who despite being rich and handsome gets no joy from life. I really felt for the guy as he battled with depression and grief for the life he would never have. I just wanted to give Tris a big hug and pet his head! Poor thing. George was a fully fleshed out character with his own woes and I loved that he supported Tristian but it felt kind of wrong that he started a relationship with him while Tristian was still battling with depression. All in all I thought Speedwell did a great job portraying depression and war and I enjoyed Tristian's journey from broken baby bird to happy, fulfilled man.