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3.86 AVERAGE
3.86 AVERAGE
all of the stars
I just knew Maximus would have the dirtiest mouth of the bunch.
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this was fantastic
well deserved stars for the duke and his goddess.
I just knew Maximus would have the dirtiest mouth of the bunch.
ungh
this was fantastic
well deserved stars for the duke and his goddess.
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Loved it. Great chemistry, great secondary characters. I really hope Hoyt does more with this series.
2.5 for gross smut and a rather toxic romance… plus I wasn’t satisfied with the amount of information we got in the wrap-up — too open-ended with the obvious purpose of continuing the series, but I feel like we could’ve had more resolution and there would still be plenty to go off of in the next book.
All that aside, I did enjoy the fact that it was basically regency Batman!
All that aside, I did enjoy the fact that it was basically regency Batman!
This just didn't work for me like the others:
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This book was my first introduction to Elizabeth Hoyt's work, and I was impressed. I love historical romance and this one was right up my alley. Hoyt's characters are unique and well-formed, making it easy to fall in love with them and get swept up in their story. Plus, there are plenty of plot twists to keep you guessing right up to the epilogue - always a wonderful thing. I finished this book in under a day because I just couldn't put it down. If you're looking for a book to pull you out of our world and into another, this is definitely one to read. I cannot wait to read more of Hoyt's work.
And it's another Batman!
Another one in this series (18th century London, see other reviews) and if the previous Ghost of St. Giles had the bat cave and assistant and training; this one has the "parents murdered in front of young boy" origin story.
So, of course, this is about finding the real murderers.
But, it's also about our hero Maximus Batten, Duke of Wakefield, falling for someone unlikely: Artemis Greaves, Lady's Companion. Not the richest, not the most connected, not the most beautiful, not the best pedigree. Also? Her brother is locked up for murder!
Artemis IS the smartest, because she figures out Batman's identity and blackmails him into helping her brother. It's in the process of helping that the falling in love happens, and I quite liked the opposites attract part of this story.
I'll be honest: Maximus isn't my favorite. Far from it. But Artemis more than makes up for it.
Another one in this series (18th century London, see other reviews) and if the previous Ghost of St. Giles had the bat cave and assistant and training; this one has the "parents murdered in front of young boy" origin story.
So, of course, this is about finding the real murderers.
But, it's also about our hero Maximus Batten, Duke of Wakefield, falling for someone unlikely: Artemis Greaves, Lady's Companion. Not the richest, not the most connected, not the most beautiful, not the best pedigree. Also? Her brother is locked up for murder!
Artemis IS the smartest, because she figures out Batman's identity and blackmails him into helping her brother. It's in the process of helping that the falling in love happens, and I quite liked the opposites attract part of this story.
I'll be honest: Maximus isn't my favorite. Far from it. But Artemis more than makes up for it.
Ohohoho, so this guy is the TRUE Batman, eh?
I really hoped I'd like this story because of the quasi-Batman origins, and well, I'm just a stickler for the brooding, grumpy but utterly darling detective heroes. The story does deliver on some fiesty tension between Penelope and Maximus, but I didn't really think it gained momentum until the final few chapters when Maximus finally discovers who killed his parents.
Interesting to note there were brief moments that were reminiscent of the themes of Chris Nolan's Batman movies, and I was pleased to see a reference to the pearl necklace (in this case, emeralds) that Martha Wayne famously loses but is retrieved one by one by Bruce.
What would have really sold this book is if the heroine was a master jewel thief... Hint hint.
I really hoped I'd like this story because of the quasi-Batman origins, and well, I'm just a stickler for the brooding, grumpy but utterly darling detective heroes. The story does deliver on some fiesty tension between Penelope and Maximus, but I didn't really think it gained momentum until the final few chapters when Maximus finally discovers who killed his parents.
Interesting to note there were brief moments that were reminiscent of the themes of Chris Nolan's Batman movies, and I was pleased to see a reference to the pearl necklace (in this case, emeralds) that Martha Wayne famously loses but is retrieved one by one by Bruce.
What would have really sold this book is if the heroine was a master jewel thief... Hint hint.