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kchen1004's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
rubyshoes's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
angi2201's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
meesh_86's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
befsk's review against another edition
4.0
This was instantly addictive, despite Eliza being a bit of a wet blanket. I did love Margaret and her sassiness though, she made up for Eliza's lack of personality at the start of the book.
The rivalry between Somerset and Melville had me cracking up regularly. Melville generally had me in stitches, the whole way through.
The twists and turns in this book were good. I actually had no idea who it was aiming for the reader to want to win the love triangle until about 50% in, which made a nice change for a book like this.
I especially adored how Eliza (eventually) grew into a spine, although at times I did think she actually took it too far - especially the point at which she went to London, she really deserved the threat to her fortune at that point. I would've preferred if she'd stood up for herself, as she did, but if she hadn't pushed the border of impropriety too far, as she did. But that was a personal preference. I just hate when people act stupider than they actually are.
The rivalry between Somerset and Melville had me cracking up regularly. Melville generally had me in stitches, the whole way through.
The twists and turns in this book were good. I actually had no idea who it was aiming for the reader to want to win the love triangle until about 50% in, which made a nice change for a book like this.
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Although when Somerset hit his dickhead stride, he really hit it hard and I wanted to hit him.I especially adored how Eliza (eventually) grew into a spine, although at times I did think she actually took it too far - especially the point at which she went to London, she really deserved the threat to her fortune at that point. I would've preferred if she'd stood up for herself, as she did, but if she hadn't pushed the border of impropriety too far, as she did. But that was a personal preference. I just hate when people act stupider than they actually are.
mjjohn3's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
carrie_hanson's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
underlander's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
slow-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
3.5
billyandjune's review against another edition
3.5
Cute little Persuasion-inspired story. At 50% I still didn’t know who I was rooting for, which is a bit unusual, but it was a sweet story.