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emilyredwood's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
4.5-4.75⭐ - MINOR SPOILERS AHEAD
I loved Vasti's novellas and this was one of my most anticipated books of the year and it did not disappoint! Selina and Peter are such a delightful couple and I love that their story is never really burdened by miscommunication or internal issues. My one gripe is that this feels like two different books between the first and second halves, with the second half being much more interesting to me plot-wise (which might be an unpopular opinion). I love family-oriented stories, so I was much more invested in that than the lead up to them getting together, which is the focus of the first half. It was also odd to see references to how the two met years previously but not have that in the actual story (although it is bonus content available to the author's newsletter subscribers to my understanding). I can't help but feel the overall story would be stronger with at least a prologue that includes one of their earlier meetings to give context. That aside, I was really delighted by this, particularly in the last half for several plot reasons. I would love to read more about the surrounding cast as there were a lot of interesting side characters. Overall, really fun and sweet.
I loved Vasti's novellas and this was one of my most anticipated books of the year and it did not disappoint! Selina and Peter are such a delightful couple and I love that their story is never really burdened by miscommunication or internal issues. My one gripe is that this feels like two different books between the first and second halves, with the second half being much more interesting to me plot-wise (which might be an unpopular opinion). I love family-oriented stories, so I was much more invested in that than the lead up to them getting together, which is the focus of the first half. It was also odd to see references to how the two met years previously but not have that in the actual story (although it is bonus content available to the author's newsletter subscribers to my understanding). I can't help but feel the overall story would be stronger with at least a prologue that includes one of their earlier meetings to give context. That aside, I was really delighted by this, particularly in the last half for several plot reasons. I would love to read more about the surrounding cast as there were a lot of interesting side characters. Overall, really fun and sweet.
ltennant09's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
oliviareading's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
creativelifeofliz's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-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
3.0
This was a really cute story! I think that there are a few pacing issues, but I love the world that Alexandra Vasti built and all the quirky characters.
shelf_proclaimed's review
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
I really enjoyed this novel. Vasti is an excellent historical romance author!!
Peter was so stupidly gone for the brave, vivacious and pioneer of a woman that is Selena.
Good spice, good story, was just a touch too long.
Peter was so stupidly gone for the brave, vivacious and pioneer of a woman that is Selena.
Good spice, good story, was just a touch too long.
largessofliterature's review against another edition
5.0
I am always nervous how authors will make progressive regency era books and this one knocked it out the park.
ella_s93's review
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This is an absolutely delightful regency romcom.
The writing is funny and it reads easily. The pacing, which I often feel changes during the story in other historical romances, is nice and steady. Peter is an absolute gem of a man and the relationship with Selina develops beautifully and you can't help but falling in love with them. Other characters too are very three-dimensional and more than just pieces to advance the plot or main couple.
Will definitely be reading Vasti's next novel.
The writing is funny and it reads easily. The pacing, which I often feel changes during the story in other historical romances, is nice and steady. Peter is an absolute gem of a man and the relationship with Selina develops beautifully and you can't help but falling in love with them. Other characters too are very three-dimensional and more than just pieces to advance the plot or main couple.
Will definitely be reading Vasti's next novel.
allisonkhenson's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
this fulfilled my regency lover heart