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3.95 AVERAGE
3.95 AVERAGE
This is my second Kleypas book, my first was Sugar Daddy. I really really enjoyed this book, the story line was almost painful to read at times because of some violent scenes. I usually shy away from violence but it was key to this story. I'm really glad I read this book.
Admittedly I had to skim the beginning. I am not a fan of reading and/or watching anything that has to do with violence against women. It upsets me.
So, in the beginning I had to skim over the parts where Haven was abused by her husband and get to the bit where she left him.
Haven was a true survivor and I adored her, and Hardy Cates, the man who pursues Haven so sweetly and yet aggressively, was wonderful with her. So patient and loving and sweet and everything Haven needed to help heal her feelings about sex, men and relationships.
Kleypas has done it yet again. :)
So, in the beginning I had to skim over the parts where Haven was abused by her husband and get to the bit where she left him.
Haven was a true survivor and I adored her, and Hardy Cates, the man who pursues Haven so sweetly and yet aggressively, was wonderful with her. So patient and loving and sweet and everything Haven needed to help heal her feelings about sex, men and relationships.
Kleypas has done it yet again. :)
Rating: 2.5/5
This was very heavy for a book that I went into thinking was just a fun romance. And there isn't anything wrong with that but wow was it hard to read at times.
Funnily enough, the heavier part of this book that dealt with domestic abuse was the parts that I felt were better written? I did not enjoy the romance at all, and I wish it wasn't even included even though this book was supposed to be a romance. But I just feel like this book would have been a lot better for me personally if it has just focused on our main character getting out of her abusive relationship and just living her life. I did love the fact that this book healthily portrays therapy and that we actually get to see our main character go to therapy.
Basically, this isn't a bad book but I think I went into it with the wrong expectations.
"And it occurred to me that friendship was a lot more dependable, not to mention long-lasting, than love."
This was very heavy for a book that I went into thinking was just a fun romance. And there isn't anything wrong with that but wow was it hard to read at times.
Funnily enough, the heavier part of this book that dealt with domestic abuse was the parts that I felt were better written? I did not enjoy the romance at all, and I wish it wasn't even included even though this book was supposed to be a romance. But I just feel like this book would have been a lot better for me personally if it has just focused on our main character getting out of her abusive relationship and just living her life. I did love the fact that this book healthily portrays therapy and that we actually get to see our main character go to therapy.
Basically, this isn't a bad book but I think I went into it with the wrong expectations.
I mean, why not plow through book 2 of the series in one day when I should be sleeping?
3,25 | No esperaba que me gustara como cuando era adolescente, obviamente ahora veo cosas que no me apasionan, en plan los hombres están muy estereotipados pero nada aberrante. Me gusta que se hable del abuso, maltrato y de sa y como ella va superando los traumas poco a poco con ayuda de su terapeuta, esa parte me gusta como esta tratada. Me habria gustado povs de Hardy tambien, ya que el tambien tiene mucho trauma y se cuenta un poco por encima y creo que es algo en lo que habria estado bien profundizar.
Maybe there's something to getting a book for free. Over a year ago, Julia Quinn recommened a Kleypas book. I bought it, hated it, and put it on paperbackswap.com as soon as I schlepped it back from my vacation in Europe. I don't like historical romance, chalked it up to that, and moved on. Then during RWA Nationals last year, I got an autographed copy of Sugar Daddy.
I don't remember seeking it out, but I imagine it was one of those situations where you want to get some books, and feel guilty for just walking by authors, so you get all the books offered in the room. When my TBR pile was woefully low, I picked it up, and really enjoyed it. What I liked about Sugar Daddy, and now Blue-Eyed Devil, were the 'women's fiction' aspects of the books. I liked having an extended backstory on the heroine. It's far better than typing 'she has some issues' in a few words in chapter one. Both books gave you a huge backstory that explained the character's motivations. Unfortunately, I think all that backstory skimps somewhat on the romance. But if another pretty Kleypas cover came my way - I might just pick it up.
I don't remember seeking it out, but I imagine it was one of those situations where you want to get some books, and feel guilty for just walking by authors, so you get all the books offered in the room. When my TBR pile was woefully low, I picked it up, and really enjoyed it. What I liked about Sugar Daddy, and now Blue-Eyed Devil, were the 'women's fiction' aspects of the books. I liked having an extended backstory on the heroine. It's far better than typing 'she has some issues' in a few words in chapter one. Both books gave you a huge backstory that explained the character's motivations. Unfortunately, I think all that backstory skimps somewhat on the romance. But if another pretty Kleypas cover came my way - I might just pick it up.
The heroine’s journey was powerful, but something about the romance did not hit right. Maybe dual POV would have helped since I didn’t understand why the hero (Hardy Cates) was obsessed with the heroine (Haden Travis).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual assault
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
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