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In Which Margo Halifax Earns Her Shocking Reputation by Alexandra Vasti

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blewballoon's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny 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? Yes

4.5

For such a short page count I got pretty invested in these characters! I did feel a bit like I got dumped into the middle of a story, but the context came through and I found myself enjoying the ride. I actually started this book on my phone while waiting in line for a ride at Six Flags. This is quite a spicy book. I normally get a little annoyed at characters who are too horny to function, but it was done well here. 
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cluckieduck's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted 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? Yes

5.0

What an absolute delight! A very modern historical, which is probably why I loved it so much - the HR I’ve tried just hasn’t been my jam. 

If this is the author’s debut - well done. Novellas are tricky to get the right balance of plot and characterization, especially when the characters haven’t been developed in a full-length novel, but I found the flow and content of Margo & Henry’s arc perfect. 

Henry was absolutely lovely, and his love for Margo was marshmallow fluff. 

“You are—the sun to me…you are all the light and joy in the world, and I am good at nothing so much as watching you from a distance.”

Margo was a fun heroine - I think the novella was the right length for her hellion ways. Any longer might have been too over the top, but this was the right amount for her to develop and “grow up” as she mentions. 

Anyways, super cute, quick read that can be found for free from the author’s website.
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