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3.78 AVERAGE
3.78 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
My favourite of the series so far. It's honestly just such a lighthearted and easy series that is fun to read.
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-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:
No
I just couldn’t get into this one.
*A note that I didn't realize this book was the third in a series until the latter part of the book when the couples from the earlier books appeared and I realized that those couples must have had their own books from the way they have such large roles for only being in the last 15% of the book.
I didn't particularly enjoy this book, but I stuck around to the end because I was kind of curious about the ending, and I tend always finish books unless I really hate it. This book was full of cliches like fake relationships that I'm honestly a bit tired of, but I think one of the parts that bothered me the most was how quickly the main characters were attracted to each other from almost the beginning, were constantly thinking about how attractive the other was, and managed to fall in love in like 2 days. Also, this book was very repetitive with the characters repeating how important it was to save Violet, and how much Langham just wanted to help Poppy, and the way they just talked instead of showing the reader what was going on. I didn't care about the murder mystery because even though they kept talking about how important it was for Violet to be proven innocent, I felt know stakes myself and didn't particularly care about Poppy's sister or her concern for her.
The most interesting thing might have been the creepy Lucifer Society, but we never got a real explanation or look into what the members do, how deep it runs, or how dastardly it could be. But I suppose it didn't really fit in with this book in the first place. Anyway this book was something I had to constantly push myself to just finish.
I didn't particularly enjoy this book, but I stuck around to the end because I was kind of curious about the ending, and I tend always finish books unless I really hate it. This book was full of cliches like fake relationships that I'm honestly a bit tired of, but I think one of the parts that bothered me the most was how quickly the main characters were attracted to each other from almost the beginning, were constantly thinking about how attractive the other was, and managed to fall in love in like 2 days. Also, this book was very repetitive with the characters repeating how important it was to save Violet, and how much Langham just wanted to help Poppy, and the way they just talked instead of showing the reader what was going on. I didn't care about the murder mystery because even though they kept talking about how important it was for Violet to be proven innocent, I felt know stakes myself and didn't particularly care about Poppy's sister or her concern for her.
The most interesting thing might have been the creepy Lucifer Society, but we never got a real explanation or look into what the members do, how deep it runs, or how dastardly it could be. But I suppose it didn't really fit in with this book in the first place. Anyway this book was something I had to constantly push myself to just finish.
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
funny
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
A solid read. This is the third in a series. I enjoyed the 1st two and this one was rather fast paced. Enemies to lovers, fake betrothal, witty banter - all leading to an enjoyable story.
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
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:
No
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
You might like this book if:
- you enjoy begrudging partners falling for each other
- you like chivalrous male characters
- you enjoy a light mystery
- you like historical settings
- you don't mind some sexual content
You might not like this book if:
- you want a slowburn romance
- you want complete historical accuracy
- you want a complex, in-depth mystery
- you want no sexual content at all
- you don't like the aristocracy
When her sister is arrested and accused of murdering her husband, Poppy knows it’s time to come out of hiding from her real identity and solve the murder to get her sister acquitted... and to do so she needs the help of Joshua Fielding, the Duke of Langham... who will help her in exchange for her helping him by pretending to be his fake fiancee to convince his family to stop trying to get him married off... the only glitch in the situation is that they’re falling for one another. Poppy Delamare has run away from home to escape an unwanted betrothal and run off to London where she’s been hiding under a fake identity and pretending to be the be the unassuming secretary Flora Deaver. Yet when she discovers that her beloved sister has been accused of murder, Poppy know’s its time to go home and finally come out of hiding. On her way to the train, she purse and money are stolen and then she runs into the last person she wants to see, the insufferable Duke of Langham. Joshua can’t help but want to help Poppy, somehow he finds her refreshing despite her instant dislike of him. Joshua just happens to be going in the same direction as her as he is returning home to visit his family, but he knows his grandmother is going to try and find him a wife... so he offers to help Poppy not only pay for her ticket but solve the murder if she pretends to be his wife for the duration of the case. Poppy agrees because he’s the only person she can turn to for help when she was ready to do this alone. Poppy and Joshua begin opening up to one another, finding that they might have been wrong about each other’s misgivings at first and that their pretend engagement might lead to real feelings. Poppy finally has returned to her true self and is facing off against jealous society ladies, a stepfather who would rather sell her off and abuse her than care for her, and a murder case that seems difficult to prove. The more Joshua digs into the case the more he begins to question who he can truly trust and what is truly happening around his estate. From barbed dinners to fun stakeouts and banter for days, this was a fun read and the romance between Joshua and Poppy was sweet. I haven’t read any of the other books in the series but this one was easy to follow on its own. i would definitely recommend this for anyone who is a fan of historical romances with a murder mystery and sweet moments!
*Thanks Forever Reads and Grand Central Publishing for sending me an arc in exchange for an honest review*
*Thanks Forever Reads and Grand Central Publishing for sending me an arc in exchange for an honest review*