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3.81 AVERAGE
3.81 AVERAGE
Sebastian Grey returns, this time as the romantic lead. (A note to Bridgerton fans: Cressida Twombley has a cameo in this one as well, and she is her usual nasty self.) Turns out that Sebastian is the secret author of the Sarah Gorely gothic romance novels, including Miss Butterworth and the Mad Baron, which had me nearly rolling on the floor with laughter during one scene of What Happens in London.
Sebastian meets Annabel Winslow when she trips over him on the heath one night at a ball. He is awaiting the arrival of a willing widow for a tryst; she is fleeing from his elderly uncle who intends to marry her & who just sexually assaulted her in a hallway. The result? An entertaining tale I stayed up late to finish reading, despite not feeling well the past 2 days. This wasn't as hilarious as What Happens in London, but it did make me grin & chuckle numerous times. I also appreciated the acknowledgment of the existence of PTSD even before it had a name.
For reader's advisors: story and character doorways.
Sebastian meets Annabel Winslow when she trips over him on the heath one night at a ball. He is awaiting the arrival of a willing widow for a tryst; she is fleeing from his elderly uncle who intends to marry her & who just sexually assaulted her in a hallway. The result? An entertaining tale I stayed up late to finish reading, despite not feeling well the past 2 days. This wasn't as hilarious as What Happens in London, but it did make me grin & chuckle numerous times. I also appreciated the acknowledgment of the existence of PTSD even before it had a name.
For reader's advisors: story and character doorways.
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Am I the only confused on why it's not about Winston?
medium-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Really enjoyed this book - Julia Quinn has never let me down! I also always love a hero named Sebastian. . .
3 stars ✨ I liked sebastian a great deal as a character but I think the structure of this novel just wasn't for me. lots of internal dialogue and simply way too many chapters of the heroine trying to decide if she should prioritize herself (and as a result stay far away from a grimy old man) or her family. we already know you love him sweetie just make a choice! could have been much shorter. while many scenes were graphic and disturbing they were not out of the realm of reality for historical.
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-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:
No
Updated review (2021):
Still hilarious. From the perspective of being self-partnered and middle-aged, I don’t consider it misfortune, but I still adore the grandmother, just perhaps not as goals.
Original review (2013):
4 laugh out loud and snort moments
If I have the misfortune to end up single & old I plan to be like the grandmother, sans the children or grandchildren part.
Still hilarious. From the perspective of being self-partnered and middle-aged, I don’t consider it misfortune, but I still adore the grandmother, just perhaps not as goals.
Original review (2013):
4 laugh out loud and snort moments
If I have the misfortune to end up single & old I plan to be like the grandmother, sans the children or grandchildren part.
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes