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3.51 AVERAGE
3.51 AVERAGE
[Thanks Netgalley for the ebook. This review is my honest opinion but just another opinion, you should read this book and judge it by yourself]
Mñe. Tenía este libro (y el siguiente) de Netgalley desde hace siglos y me daba pereza, no sé por qué. Y bueno, pues lo he leído como buenamente he podido ya que, aunque el argumento no tenía mala pinta (nunca la tienen), el desarrollo sí deja que desear y acaba perdiéndose en sí mismo, de tal modo que no me preguntes dónde está el clímax del libro, que no lo sé.
No está mal escrito pero lo he notado algo raro, como si los personajes estuvieran fuera de lugar (especialmente en la época, los he visto demasiado modernos -y, si lo noto yo, es que se nota mucho, porque nunca me fijo en esas cosas) y algo superficiales, por mucho tinte psicoanalista que se vea. Me ha costado conectar y en el tramo final ya solo deseaba acabar.
Hay cierta trama de suspense que, supongo, se mantendrá en el resto de la saga pero no me tienta lo suficiente como para seguir. Leeré el siguiente, porque también lo tengo de Netgalley (no me juzguéis) y chimpún.
Esta escritora me cae bien y quiero que me guste pero las veces que lo he intentado, no ha podido ser, así que no sé cuántas veces más lo intentaré.
Mñe. Tenía este libro (y el siguiente) de Netgalley desde hace siglos y me daba pereza, no sé por qué. Y bueno, pues lo he leído como buenamente he podido ya que, aunque el argumento no tenía mala pinta (nunca la tienen), el desarrollo sí deja que desear y acaba perdiéndose en sí mismo, de tal modo que no me preguntes dónde está el clímax del libro, que no lo sé.
No está mal escrito pero lo he notado algo raro, como si los personajes estuvieran fuera de lugar (especialmente en la época, los he visto demasiado modernos -y, si lo noto yo, es que se nota mucho, porque nunca me fijo en esas cosas) y algo superficiales, por mucho tinte psicoanalista que se vea. Me ha costado conectar y en el tramo final ya solo deseaba acabar.
Hay cierta trama de suspense que, supongo, se mantendrá en el resto de la saga pero no me tienta lo suficiente como para seguir. Leeré el siguiente, porque también lo tengo de Netgalley (no me juzguéis) y chimpún.
Esta escritora me cae bien y quiero que me guste pero las veces que lo he intentado, no ha podido ser, así que no sé cuántas veces más lo intentaré.
Bea is the poor relation but when her uncle dies mysteriously, she also finds herself a suspect and in love with his stepson. Can this family navigate its various differences, so that both parties can find love?
I rated this as a 4 because I did enjoy it, but if I could half star it, then it would have been a 3.5.
This was a decent beginning to the series. I think the only problem I had was the family tree is SO CONFUSING. I mean, it's not, but it is definitely complicated. Trying to remember who is full-blood, who is half-blood, who is tied into the family and in what way.
So, Grey is the oldest of 5 siblings....but the only child of the first marriage. And while his mother is the Aunt of Beatrice....he is in no way related. It takes some concentration to remember that while she calls his mother Aunt, it isn't scandalous for them to be falling in love, because his mother is her Aunt by marriage.
I don't know...I already have a time trying to remember the characters names, titles, and nicknames. LOL! Now, we are throwing in a multitude of who is related to whom.
However, I did enjoy the story-line... especially the mystery twist that is being woven throughout the entire series.
This was a decent beginning to the series. I think the only problem I had was the family tree is SO CONFUSING. I mean, it's not, but it is definitely complicated. Trying to remember who is full-blood, who is half-blood, who is tied into the family and in what way.
So, Grey is the oldest of 5 siblings....but the only child of the first marriage. And while his mother is the Aunt of Beatrice....he is in no way related. It takes some concentration to remember that while she calls his mother Aunt, it isn't scandalous for them to be falling in love, because his mother is her Aunt by marriage.
I don't know...I already have a time trying to remember the characters names, titles, and nicknames. LOL! Now, we are throwing in a multitude of who is related to whom.
However, I did enjoy the story-line... especially the mystery twist that is being woven throughout the entire series.
I like the concept of a family that has three different Dukes, children by different fathers. Add in the mystery of who might have killed them off as well as Sabrina Jeffries and you have a pretty good new series.
Grey is the oldest son. He's been estranged from the rest of his family who were in Prussia in his stepfather's role as the English ambassador. Now they're back in England and he's having trouble with the reunion, still angry over the treatment of his guardian. When his mother takes Lady Beatrice Wolfe under her wing for the new Season, Grey isn't happy, especially as he sees her brother as a possible candidate for the murderer of his step-father.
I liked both Grey and Beatrice and the murder-mystery is interesting though it doesn't look like it's going to be resolved until the end of the series. Meanwhile, the story is entertaining in Ms. Jeffries' inimitable style and a good read.
Grey is the oldest son. He's been estranged from the rest of his family who were in Prussia in his stepfather's role as the English ambassador. Now they're back in England and he's having trouble with the reunion, still angry over the treatment of his guardian. When his mother takes Lady Beatrice Wolfe under her wing for the new Season, Grey isn't happy, especially as he sees her brother as a possible candidate for the murderer of his step-father.
I liked both Grey and Beatrice and the murder-mystery is interesting though it doesn't look like it's going to be resolved until the end of the series. Meanwhile, the story is entertaining in Ms. Jeffries' inimitable style and a good read.
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Very sweet and intriguing series start!! I am hyped for Gwyn and Joshua's book, especially because it has one of my favorite tropes. 👀
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Child abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment
Minor: Ableism, Misogyny, Sexism, Death of parent
Two and a half stars.
Fletcher “Grey” Pryde, 5th Duke of Greycourt is summoned to his stepfather's estate when he receives news that his stepfather Maurice has died unexpectedly. His mother had married three Dukes and had five children, three of whom were now Dukes in their own rights (following the deaths of their respective fathers). Grey has never forgiven his family for sending him to England to live with his abusive uncle when he was only a young boy, leaving him to grow up alone.
When Grey arrives he mistakes his stepfather's niece Beatrice Wolfe for a maid or a representative from the undertakers, he is arrogant and abrupt for which Beatrice cuts him nicely down to size.
Originally Grey intended to spend only a night with his family before returning to London, but when his stepbrother Sheridan shares his suspicion that Maurice was murdered, and indeed that his brother Armie was also murdered before him, Grey feels compelled to stay and help with the investigations, especially when suspicion falls on Beatrice's older brother Joshua.
Meantime, Grey's mother is determined to present Beatrice at court when she presents her own daughter Gwynn, ashamed that Maurice's brother Armie didn't do more for his niece. She forces Grey and his brothers to help in coaching the girls in the etiquette of high society, including teaching them to dance.
At first Grey cultivates Beatrice's company to further his investigations into Joshua but soon he is intrigued by her honesty, her beauty and her wit. But his childhood has made him slow to trust others, especially with his heart, and a lowly woman with no dowry is not a suitable candidate for the role of Duchess of Greycourt.
I really enjoyed the start of this novel, the idea of a woman who had been married three times, the hint of mystery, the feisty heroine and the supercilious hero - catnip I tell you!
Unfortunately, all too soon the focus of the novel turned to page, after page, after page of heavy petting and sexual encounters with little to no plot development. On and on it went, full of florid language like his 'large staff' and references to 'ravishing' and 'plundering', it felt repetitive and frankly derivative. I was also massively disappointed by the end. This felt 'wrong', also the heavy-handed use of historical words alongside the modern sexual attitudes just didn't sit right for me. Even the cover doesn't fit the novel, given that the family is in mourning and Beatrice is a poor relation.
I have only read one novella written by Sabrina Jeffries which I really enjoyed, maybe her writing style is more appealing to me in a shorter format.
I received a free copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in return for an honest review.
Bumped for release.
Fletcher “Grey” Pryde, 5th Duke of Greycourt is summoned to his stepfather's estate when he receives news that his stepfather Maurice has died unexpectedly. His mother had married three Dukes and had five children, three of whom were now Dukes in their own rights (following the deaths of their respective fathers). Grey has never forgiven his family for sending him to England to live with his abusive uncle when he was only a young boy, leaving him to grow up alone.
When Grey arrives he mistakes his stepfather's niece Beatrice Wolfe for a maid or a representative from the undertakers, he is arrogant and abrupt for which Beatrice cuts him nicely down to size.
Originally Grey intended to spend only a night with his family before returning to London, but when his stepbrother Sheridan shares his suspicion that Maurice was murdered, and indeed that his brother Armie was also murdered before him, Grey feels compelled to stay and help with the investigations, especially when suspicion falls on Beatrice's older brother Joshua.
Meantime, Grey's mother is determined to present Beatrice at court when she presents her own daughter Gwynn, ashamed that Maurice's brother Armie didn't do more for his niece. She forces Grey and his brothers to help in coaching the girls in the etiquette of high society, including teaching them to dance.
At first Grey cultivates Beatrice's company to further his investigations into Joshua but soon he is intrigued by her honesty, her beauty and her wit. But his childhood has made him slow to trust others, especially with his heart, and a lowly woman with no dowry is not a suitable candidate for the role of Duchess of Greycourt.
I really enjoyed the start of this novel, the idea of a woman who had been married three times, the hint of mystery, the feisty heroine and the supercilious hero - catnip I tell you!
Unfortunately, all too soon the focus of the novel turned to page, after page, after page of heavy petting and sexual encounters with little to no plot development. On and on it went, full of florid language like his 'large staff' and references to 'ravishing' and 'plundering', it felt repetitive and frankly derivative. I was also massively disappointed by the end
Spoiler
which left the identity of Maurice's killer a mysteryI have only read one novella written by Sabrina Jeffries which I really enjoyed, maybe her writing style is more appealing to me in a shorter format.
I received a free copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in return for an honest review.
Bumped for release.
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
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
This was a good start to a series. This opens with the oldest Duke, Grey, and a kind of relation, Beatrice. The only thing that kind of got to me is the intermarrying within the dowagers family. Ick. These two weren't technically related since a half brother/cousin was the person in common with them but still...it had a full on first cousin as a fiancee for a while. *shudder* Loved the wittiness, good pace, interesting family dynamics and a mystery I assume is going to take the series to figure out. Ready for the next book!
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
The plot was terrible, and revolved around characters making stupid decisions most of the time. Every major problem was solved extremely quickly in a very lazy fashion. In addition, I didn’t really see any chemistry between the main couple, their “banter” was just average and their feelings never seemed deeper than lust. Overall the story was flat, boring and predictable.