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lucy3000's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, and Emotional abuse
halleymalley1's review against another edition
emotional
medium-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? It's complicated
3.0
claratjie's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
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
4.0
cauchemarlena's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
4.0
frenchpressbookworm's review against another edition
3.0
3.5.
I enjoyed the raw emotion in how it portrayed abusive relationships and how wellnit handled that. I think what I missed out on was the building of the actual relationship between Haven and Hardy. It felt rushed and lacked the build up I wanted them to have. I loved the OTT hardy moments and the characters were great. Just wanted way more of the couple
I enjoyed the raw emotion in how it portrayed abusive relationships and how wellnit handled that. I think what I missed out on was the building of the actual relationship between Haven and Hardy. It felt rushed and lacked the build up I wanted them to have. I loved the OTT hardy moments and the characters were great. Just wanted way more of the couple
ransomoney's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
This is the first contemporary I have read by Kleypas and it has all the great markings of a kleypas romance.
They beginning was very dark. But tension throughout was incredible. Love stories with these big dynastic families.
Also it has been said before. But no one does a talisman like Lisa Kleypas.I am specifically referring to the charm bracelet. It plays such an important symbol in how Haven sees herself, who she wants to be and her acceptance into her family. The symbolism of Nick holding it hostage after the divorce is like she can’t move on yet not just from her trauma from nick but childhood as well. I think Kleypas is a genius.
There are some non-politically correct throw away lines in this book that were a little jarring, but most of these characters are stated as been “non-politically correct Texans” and for 2008 it feels pretty tame in context.
They beginning was very dark. But tension throughout was incredible. Love stories with these big dynastic families.
Also it has been said before. But no one does a talisman like Lisa Kleypas.
There are some non-politically correct throw away lines in this book that were a little jarring, but most of these characters are stated as been “non-politically correct Texans” and for 2008 it feels pretty tame in context.
mar_cortz's review against another edition
3.0
To me this is 3.5, I've been loving Hardy since I read the first book and even though it makes total sense that Harvey would fall for Haven, something is missing in the history of them. I feel like I read it and skipped some chapters... Overall I guess is a good book and in spite of how much I love Hardy I won't read it again... I would have loved this book if I had a glimpse of Hardy just as the first one I think the male perspective would have made it so muuuuuch interesting.
tgutek's review against another edition
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Sexual content, Domestic abuse, and Rape
earthboundcutie's review against another edition
5.0
So good. The beginning was depressing as hell but gave a perfect buildup to the rest of the story. I LOVED Hardy and I LOVED Haven and together they were perfect. I thought perhaps the ending was a little rushed but other than that, amazing.