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coco05's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
carolagaram's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
abloco_1997's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
lbarsk's review
5.0
My favorite K.J. Charles book to date — SO good. I was totally engrossed and enjoyed this so much. Talk about a cozy Regency! There’s just so much diversity and camaraderie and support and queerness and love in this book. Plus, the Philip-Will relationship was SO hot. Charles’ sex scenes are always engrossing but for whatever reason the physical stuff in this book was just NEXT LEVEL! Hell actual yeah. I know that there’s an age gap between Philip and Will but, as Akiva’s review points out, you need to note down each man’s age and do some math to actually figure that out — it didn’t detract from my enjoyment at all, but I agree that it could have been a fun dimension to explore more directly.
Now I just want a sequel — what’s the rest of the Murder up to, what’s our trans paleontologist got going on, what shenanigans are the other two Birdbrains engaging in… plus, how are Amanda and her Jewish Portuguese doctor husband!! In other words, I’m engrossed and would love to see this be a series in the way Charles has several other series with rotating casts of characters all in the same friend group.
Now I just want a sequel — what’s the rest of the Murder up to, what’s our trans paleontologist got going on, what shenanigans are the other two Birdbrains engaging in… plus, how are Amanda and her Jewish Portuguese doctor husband!! In other words, I’m engrossed and would love to see this be a series in the way Charles has several other series with rotating casts of characters all in the same friend group.
hey_andrus's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
a_reader_obsessed's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 Stars
This was quite the pleasant surprise as I had no expectations, so if you’d like a nice laid back MM historical, I don’t think it will disappoint.
As per the blurb, past family scandal has basically left siblings Guy and Amanda Frisby pretty much ostracized. They live mostly a quiet life of contemplation and monotony, dependent on their aunt’s charity, but when Amanda’s curiosity regarding her infamous bad boy neighbor Sir Phillip of Rookwood, causes her to trespass, her nosiness results in a terrible life threatening broken leg. To remove Amanda from Rookwood could very well kill her, and her brother Guy, has no choice but to stay and be her chaperone for the next few weeks, hoping to avoid scandal and gossip.
To make matters worse, both parties are tied together by a past transgression made by their relatives that irrevocably changed all their lives, and it seriously complicates things. Also, what Guy discovers at Rookwood Manor is that the rumor mill is not entirely unfounded. Sir Phillip uses his infamous Murder club as a front to hide free thinking, varied religious beliefs, and hedonistic goings on. This “club” is no club Guy has ever imagined if you catch my drift. What ensues is quite the eye opener as Phillip entices and educates Guy in all the things. All. The. Things.
This had some fun and funny as well as marvelous UST and quite a few very hot scenes depicting Phillip slowly unraveling Guy bit by bit by bit. My only niggle (which is kinda a big one) is that one too many authors often fail on delivering the ultimate prize, and this was no different which was frustrating and incongruent because of all the torturously delicious detail that came before it. Why is that? Why take the time and care for the buildup and various deeds prior but leave the penultimate act to only a few measley sentences? I don’t get it. I feel robbed.
However, I digress…
What’s important is that I was still entertained. Admittedly, the love progression was a bit quick, but I fancied the repartee, the slow dismantling of Guy’s preconceived notions, his world upended and irrevocably changed. There's also a great supporting cast that could do with getting their own stories that I wouldn't ignore, and Amanda is a fantastic spitfire despite the times she lives in. Overall, with minimal angst wrought (which I wholly appreciate), this had a wonderful win for everyone involved! Cheers!
This was quite the pleasant surprise as I had no expectations, so if you’d like a nice laid back MM historical, I don’t think it will disappoint.
As per the blurb, past family scandal has basically left siblings Guy and Amanda Frisby pretty much ostracized. They live mostly a quiet life of contemplation and monotony, dependent on their aunt’s charity, but when Amanda’s curiosity regarding her infamous bad boy neighbor Sir Phillip of Rookwood, causes her to trespass, her nosiness results in a terrible life threatening broken leg. To remove Amanda from Rookwood could very well kill her, and her brother Guy, has no choice but to stay and be her chaperone for the next few weeks, hoping to avoid scandal and gossip.
To make matters worse, both parties are tied together by a past transgression made by their relatives that irrevocably changed all their lives, and it seriously complicates things. Also, what Guy discovers at Rookwood Manor is that the rumor mill is not entirely unfounded. Sir Phillip uses his infamous Murder club as a front to hide free thinking, varied religious beliefs, and hedonistic goings on. This “club” is no club Guy has ever imagined if you catch my drift. What ensues is quite the eye opener as Phillip entices and educates Guy in all the things. All. The. Things.
This had some fun and funny as well as marvelous UST and quite a few very hot scenes depicting Phillip slowly unraveling Guy bit by bit by bit. My only niggle (which is kinda a big one) is that one too many authors often fail on delivering the ultimate prize, and this was no different which was frustrating and incongruent because of all the torturously delicious detail that came before it. Why is that? Why take the time and care for the buildup and various deeds prior but leave the penultimate act to only a few measley sentences? I don’t get it. I feel robbed.
However, I digress…
What’s important is that I was still entertained. Admittedly, the love progression was a bit quick, but I fancied the repartee, the slow dismantling of Guy’s preconceived notions, his world upended and irrevocably changed. There's also a great supporting cast that could do with getting their own stories that I wouldn't ignore, and Amanda is a fantastic spitfire despite the times she lives in. Overall, with minimal angst wrought (which I wholly appreciate), this had a wonderful win for everyone involved! Cheers!
rosska22's review against another edition
5.0
This book had me hooked from the blurb, and I really think this might be my favorite of K.J. Charles books. And I've read, like, all of them.
verustek's review against another edition
5.0
This is my favorite regency romance I have ever read. The relationship between the love interests develops in such a heartwarming, healthy way. They communicate, care about each other, affirm each other, they're tender. Also, the way consent is portrayed and explored in this book is something that has been missing in a lot of romances. In other words, everyone deserves to lose their virginity to someone like Philip Rookwood!