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garbage_mcsmutly's review against another edition
emotional
fast-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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Misogyny, Abandonment, Classism, Bullying, Cursing, and Sexism
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Death, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, and Blood
yourbookishbff's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
I struggled with the delayed reveal on the MMC's backstory in this installment, primarily because the information we DID have made the conflict feel flimsy (and genuinely annoying) for a lot of the book (Why won't he marry her? Because "she's not for him" ... ?). Ultimately, the reveal does help contextualize a lot of the MMC's self-flagellation, but I almost DNF'd it before then. I know MacLean is on track to be one of my most-read authors this year, so I'm not too worried about this one being a bit of a miss for me - I still enjoyed reading it, just likely won't return for reread. Cannot wait for Day of the Duchess and the angsty mess it promises!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Sexual harassment, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Grief, Trafficking, Death, and Death of parent
Minor: Pregnancy
Revenge porn (a la oil painting) is the main conflict/premise here - this may be triggering to some readers!sydapel's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
The potential for this story shows up way too late for it to pay off in any way, and I guess I'm having less and less tolerance for men being straight up hurtful towards their love interests in an attempt to shield themselves. I wish Sarah MacLean had leaned more into Alec and Lily working together rather than fighting, and the ending feels both rushed and drawn out somehow?
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Death of parent, and Toxic relationship
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