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etherealtree's review
funny
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? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Animal cruelty and Animal death
tatyana_'s review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Thank you to NetGalley, Suzanne Enoch, and St. Martin’s Press for an eARC of this book! Available as of September 19, 2023.
Elizabeth Dockering is the extremely popular and charming diamond of the season, and Michael Woriton is a scientifically inclined Duke who prefers being away from society. The two main characters meet in the park where they get into an argument after Elizabeth’s dog, Galahad, scraps with Michael’s aunt’s dog, Lancelot. The dogs happen to be identical and end up being switched. When they later try to switch them back, both dogs end up being stolen. While the two embark on an adventure to rescue the dogs, they learn more about each other and themselves along the way.
This is a comedic story with a straightforward plot, medium pace, and multiple points of view. I appreciated that both characters get proper character arcs and are fully formed characters. It was cute seeing the main characters come together and use their respective skills to overcome obstacles. I enjoyed the secondary characters and their storyline, and that I got to see the personalities of some of the “smaller role” characters. It was fun seeing their reactions and feeling like I knew them as well as the main characters. They expressed concern, gave good advice, and played matchmaker without just being tools to move the plot forward. The villain came off as an entitled fool to me. He consistently looked down on others and underestimated them, which ultimately led to his downfall. On top of that, his bad nature and rude attitude made it hard to feel bad for his demise. I had a great time reading this book. I would recommend this to someone looking to laugh, smile, and ultimately just have a good time.
Elizabeth Dockering is the extremely popular and charming diamond of the season, and Michael Woriton is a scientifically inclined Duke who prefers being away from society. The two main characters meet in the park where they get into an argument after Elizabeth’s dog, Galahad, scraps with Michael’s aunt’s dog, Lancelot. The dogs happen to be identical and end up being switched. When they later try to switch them back, both dogs end up being stolen. While the two embark on an adventure to rescue the dogs, they learn more about each other and themselves along the way.
This is a comedic story with a straightforward plot, medium pace, and multiple points of view. I appreciated that both characters get proper character arcs and are fully formed characters. It was cute seeing the main characters come together and use their respective skills to overcome obstacles. I enjoyed the secondary characters and their storyline, and that I got to see the personalities of some of the “smaller role” characters. It was fun seeing their reactions and feeling like I knew them as well as the main characters. They expressed concern, gave good advice, and played matchmaker without just being tools to move the plot forward. The villain came off as an entitled fool to me. He consistently looked down on others and underestimated them, which ultimately led to his downfall. On top of that, his bad nature and rude attitude made it hard to feel bad for his demise. I had a great time reading this book. I would recommend this to someone looking to laugh, smile, and ultimately just have a good time.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Kidnapping
Minor: Animal death and Animal cruelty
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