Reviews

A Wicked Kind of Husband by Mia Vincy

meopushkin's review against another edition

5.0

This is an exemplary modern HR novel! It features complex characters, witty banter, a headstrong FMC, and surprisingly diverse representations of various races and socio-economic backgrounds. The book is historically accurate yet believably progressive. Every character feels realistic and multi-dimensional, with their own life stories that make you want to learn more.

It also reminded me of Gaskell's North and South—the English rose FMC and the industrialist MMC, which I absolutely love! The only downside was that I kept imagining the MMC with a Brummie accent, which, in my opinion, is the least sexy accent on the British Isles. But that's just a matter of personal taste.

matsudas's review

4.0

holy shit i just love cassandra and joshua

teatime_and_reading's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

sofievanos's review against another edition

emotional 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? Yes

4.75

Can they clearly communicate? No

Can they plant a whole pine forest with all the pining? Yes

dua_hamid's review

emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Miscarriage

emilyveryromance's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful 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? It's complicated

5.0

readingfairyhere's review

emotional funny hopeful tense 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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Child death, Suicide, Grief, and Death of parent

readingradbow's review

4.0

A star taken off bc Cassandra’s sisters are horrible, especially Lucy and it’s never properly addressed! I hate when books put in asshole family members that we’re supposed to like but they never actually become likable. Will I be reading a book about Lucy now? Hell no.

aprilflower's review

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

lifeisbetterwithbooks_'s review

5.0

“I’m your husband and you’re my wife and I know what that means now,” he whispered. “It means for better or for worse, and I’m going to devote my life to making your life better, whether you want me to or not.”

5+ stars!!

Oh my word, how I loved this book! I've been in this weird psuedo-slump lately and I wanted something different to spice up all of my paranormal reads lately, so I decided to finally pick this HR novel up, which has been on my tbr forever thanks to my bookish friend Melanie. I already had high expectations for this novel, and let me just say that this perfect, sexy, heartfelt story did not disappoint.

Joshua and Cassandra have been married for two years...and haven't seen each other since their wedding night. They have lived separate lives--Joshua in the city, Cassandra in the country--until Cassandra must travel to London to make arrangements for her sister's debut into Society. When they meet unexpectedly while promenading, they hardly recognize each other, yet sparks ignite between them and their game of push-and-pull begins.

I absolutely LOVED the banter and chemistry between Joshua and Cassandra!! Their wit and humor and unwanted attraction was so brilliantly written, and I loved every word between them. On the other hand, both of Cassandra's sisters were so bratty and annoying; they did not deserve her love and Cassandra deserved better. The ending was so heartbreakingly beautiful, and I loved how Joshua finally groveled and redeemed himself. This book is the perfect example of why I love the historical romance genre so much as the romance was beautifully epic ♡

My Joshua, with his shirt open and a rose ready for his wife, Cassandra...