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takarakei's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Those inclusions definitely helped keep my attention in this book beyond just the cute romance.
Graphic: Sexual content, Misogyny, and Sexism
Moderate: Gaslighting and Toxic relationship
Minor: Sexual violence
former (now deceased) husband was abusive which is discussedbookdragonkatie's review against another edition
- 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
3.0
My biggest complaint is that I just felt like the story went on too long and was pretty slow moving. It was hard for me to get through, but I do think it was more of a “me” issue and not the author. I’m not a big historical romance reader, which also could have been part of my issue.
Overall, not my favorite book, but it also hasn’t put me off of the author or historical romances in general.
Graphic: Sexual content and Sexism
Moderate: Alcohol, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Death of parent and Death
jemms's review against another edition
- 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? No
4.5
Characters: 1
Plot: 0.75
Pacing: 0.75
Writing style: 1
Vibes: 1
Spice: 3 🌶️
Graphic: Sexism and Sexual content
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Emotional abuse
Minor: Death of parent
raptorq's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Sexism and Sexual content
Moderate: Homophobia
Minor: Colonisation and Toxic relationship
just_one_more_paige's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Sexism, Misogyny, and Racism
Moderate: Grief, Domestic abuse, Death of parent, Toxic relationship, and Homophobia
aspen_reads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Moderate: Homophobia, Sexism, and Sexual content
emce821's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Sexism, Sexual content, and Homophobia
mishmoshroom's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Misogyny and Sexism
Minor: Death and Racism
the_vegan_bookworm's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Graphic: Sexism, Sexual content, Misogyny, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Infidelity
nrogers_1030's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.5
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Emotional abuse, Sexual harassment, and Religious bigotry
Meh. Lucy and Catherine are romantically immature. If you're here for smut, there's two scenes. There was not enough character development for me to get attached to anyone. While the pace was slow, everything was rushed; it just seemed very shallow. Overall it was a quick read, but frustrating.