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bzliz's review against another edition
- 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
3.5
My main gripes come from the genre itself, plus the book was written 20 years ago and society has evolved since then. I find entirely virginal FMCs paired with very experienced MMCs to be boring. I know it’s “historical” for men to be “superior” but they just suck so hard sometimes. Women to this day are always the ones who pay the price for men’s inability to control themselves and it’s exhausting. Possessive statements like “you’re mine” and “I own you” will never feel okay to me. The underlying threat of sexual assault is not cute or romantic and it’s always hypocritical. These men treat their wives like this but are horrified at the thought of someone treating their sisters like that. Make it make sense!
Anthony’s logic about not falling in love doesn’t track for me. If you’re convinced you’re going to die young, wouldn’t you want to spend your life with someone who values you deeply? Why would you want to die forgettable? Other than that, I enjoyed most of the dynamic between Kate and Anthony. Kate charmed the hell out of me as an oldest sibling. The Pall Mall scene was a delight and made me wish for more interactions with side characters. I want to see them really embed themselves in the other’s life.
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Death of parent, Sexual content, and Grief
Moderate: Sexism
itsoktobecalm's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
And the Lady Whistledown papers at the beginning of each chapter ? GOLD.
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, and Panic attacks/disorders
abby_can_read's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
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I read the books last year and I remember enjoying them. My favorite parts of the audiobooks was Rosalyn Landor.
In re-reading this book, I find that I like it less than I did a year ago. I think it's still a simple book and I enjoyed Landor's narration. The characters were alright, I liked Kate more than Anthony. Their relationship is alright. The plot was predictable.
February 2022-⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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This was fun read. It was a simple book and an enjoyable read. It’s another typical Regency romance. This book is centered around Anthony and Kate. Anthony wanted a marriage of convience and he didn’t want to fall in love with his wife. I really liked the character of Kate, she’s straightforward and she wasn’t above telling Anthony off. I liked how protective Kate was of her sister. Beyond Kate, the book was decent. The plot was basic and the subplots were a little predictable.
Graphic: Sexual content and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Grief and Death of parent
Minor: Sexism and Misogyny
maddysoup's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, and Death of parent
rebecca_arielle's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Grief, Death of parent, Panic attacks/disorders, and Car accident
bookshelfhannah's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, Death, and Death of parent
drewdelidou's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders
filipacmiranda's review against another edition
3.0
Anthony e Kate são personagens cuja dinâmica é mais interessante do que a dos seus predecessores. O enredo ao estilo enemies to lovers permite mais situações cómicas e uma maior sensação de desenvolvimento, ao nível da relação do casal, por esta não ser de amor à primeira vista.
Mesmo assim, há coisas que nem este tipo de enredo consegue justificar e a agressividade excessiva da personagem principal masculina é uma delas. Acredito piamente que não havia necessidade para tantos "torço-lhe o pescoço". Além disso, fazer de Anthony um homem que muda completamente de postura a partir do momento em que se apaixona por Kate (perante a vida matrimonial e, em particular, perante a própria Kate), apenas contribui para perpetuar a ideia de que as mulheres servem para "emendar" os seus companheiros.
Por outro lado, é feita um pouco mais de reflexão sobre a identidade de Lady Whistledown e as interações familiares estiveram bastante mais presentes. Foram estes pequenos aspetos que fizeram de Peripécias do Coração um pouco mais interessante e envolvente do que o volume anterior.
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Sexual content
Moderate: Grief and Death of parent
attolis's review against another edition
3.5
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Death of parent, and Sexual content
erica_reads_things's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual content
Moderate: Body shaming, Injury/Injury detail, Bullying, Death of parent, and Death
Minor: Fatphobia and Misogyny