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excel_spreadsheet_book_nerd's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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
4.0
kittykornerlibrarian's review
3.0
I enjoyed the story line, especially Cassandra's efforts to rely on herself and leave a life of crime behind her. There were enough things about the writing that bothered me that I can't rate this higher. For instance, the use of "lowly" when the hero spoke in a low tone of voice. That isn't what "lowly" means. The pacing was good and the drama was high, including abduction, fistfights, and frantic chase scenes through the dark and twisty streets of London. I liked that Alex, the duke and the hero, grew in trust and self-awareness because of his relationship with Cassandra. I think I possibly was not in the right mood for this one. I will try the next in the series.
lassarina's review against another edition
5.0
I bought this the day it came out and then hoarded it like a dragon for a day when I really needed to love what I was reading, and oh, did I.
The heroine, Cassandra, swindled the hero, Alexander, five years past. He doesn't know this as the story opens, and thinks he's rediscovered a lost chance at happiness. Naturally, he quickly finds out, and shenanigans ensue.
I loved the disparities in their lifestyles--Alexander is a kind man, who does his best, but he's thoroughly insulated by a life of privilege, while Cassandra is the opposite. I loved the way they grew together, and challenged each other, and the way their relationship developed. I liked their deep awareness of the many things that challenged them. I loved the side characters and the small references to the Wicked Quills of London. I am hella excited to find more in this series, but I also just want to re-read this one twice.
The heroine, Cassandra, swindled the hero, Alexander, five years past. He doesn't know this as the story opens, and thinks he's rediscovered a lost chance at happiness. Naturally, he quickly finds out, and shenanigans ensue.
I loved the disparities in their lifestyles--Alexander is a kind man, who does his best, but he's thoroughly insulated by a life of privilege, while Cassandra is the opposite. I loved the way they grew together, and challenged each other, and the way their relationship developed. I liked their deep awareness of the many things that challenged them. I loved the side characters and the small references to the Wicked Quills of London. I am hella excited to find more in this series, but I also just want to re-read this one twice.
megatza's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
landragraf's review against another edition
4.0
A perfect start to a new series. I love how Leigh's London Underground world still ties into her previous series and those characters, albeit loosely with only a mere mention.
I also love, love, love how the heroine is the naughty one and the hero is the upright citizen. A woman playing the rogue is by far an enjoyable experience. Not to mention she brings the hero down to her level, teaches him a thing or two.
I highly recommend this book for readers who love Julie Anne Long's Pennyroyal Green series and any fan of something new in the historical genre!
I also love, love, love how the heroine is the naughty one and the hero is the upright citizen. A woman playing the rogue is by far an enjoyable experience. Not to mention she brings the hero down to her level, teaches him a thing or two.
I highly recommend this book for readers who love Julie Anne Long's Pennyroyal Green series and any fan of something new in the historical genre!
katleap's review against another edition
3.0
3.9 stars
I liked this book. I liked it more than[b:Counting on a Countess|35068619|Counting on a Countess (The London Underground, #2)|Eva Leigh|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1501888557s/35068619.jpg|56364069]. I liked Alex. I liked Cassandra. They had chemistry. I did spend the second half of the book, cursing them for idiots.
I liked the plot. I thought it was interesting and that Cassandra wasn't apologetic about her past. I liked that Alex figured out Cassandra's past quickly instead of dragging it on the whole book and dumping it at the end for the most tragically annoying way of finding out.
I didn't like Alex's friends. Langdon maybe but not Ellingsworth. I read Counting on a Countess first. I didn't hardly recognize Ellingsworth as Kit at all. And if I had read this series in order I might not have picked up the second one because I kinda hated Ellingsworth.
I liked this book. I liked it more than[b:Counting on a Countess|35068619|Counting on a Countess (The London Underground, #2)|Eva Leigh|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1501888557s/35068619.jpg|56364069]. I liked Alex. I liked Cassandra. They had chemistry. I did spend the second half of the book, cursing them for idiots.
I liked the plot. I thought it was interesting and that Cassandra wasn't apologetic about her past. I liked that Alex figured out Cassandra's past quickly instead of dragging it on the whole book and dumping it at the end for the most tragically annoying way of finding out.
I didn't like Alex's friends. Langdon maybe but not Ellingsworth. I read Counting on a Countess first. I didn't hardly recognize Ellingsworth as Kit at all. And if I had read this series in order I might not have picked up the second one because I kinda hated Ellingsworth.
hijinx_abound's review against another edition
2.0
For me, this authors books are hit or miss. I am not sure The Underground series is for me.
I do love a good redemption story and this is definitely rooted in that premise. You have a heroine from really unfortunate circumstances who learns to lie, cheat, steal, and grift others to survive. She is abandoned at a very young age and has to fight for her life on the streets of London. When an older man takes her under his wing and teaches her how to “swindle”, she finds a measure of safety. However, he abandons her to her own devices and she encounters the hero of the tale.
The Duke met a widow who he fell hard for 2 years ago. He cannot forget her but he must marry because he’s a DUKE. When he is jilted by his would be bride and then he encounters the missing widow from 2 years ago all in one night, it seems as if his world might be changing.
Of course there are revelations of deceit and then danger that requires cooperation. The two begin to see one another in a new light.
Both characters are believable. Some of the circumstances they find themselves in are sexy and harrowing. But there is nothing about either that makes them memorable. This was a good book but I will not re read it and I will not remember it.
I do love a good redemption story and this is definitely rooted in that premise. You have a heroine from really unfortunate circumstances who learns to lie, cheat, steal, and grift others to survive. She is abandoned at a very young age and has to fight for her life on the streets of London. When an older man takes her under his wing and teaches her how to “swindle”, she finds a measure of safety. However, he abandons her to her own devices and she encounters the hero of the tale.
The Duke met a widow who he fell hard for 2 years ago. He cannot forget her but he must marry because he’s a DUKE. When he is jilted by his would be bride and then he encounters the missing widow from 2 years ago all in one night, it seems as if his world might be changing.
Of course there are revelations of deceit and then danger that requires cooperation. The two begin to see one another in a new light.
Both characters are believable. Some of the circumstances they find themselves in are sexy and harrowing. But there is nothing about either that makes them memorable. This was a good book but I will not re read it and I will not remember it.
jcmbank's review
lighthearted
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
_ems28's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.25