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jehansen127's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content, Medical trauma, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, and Blood
Moderate: Gore and Misogyny
linwood's review against another edition
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
As a frequent reader of historical romance, having read and enjoyed previous Tessa Dare novels this book is not my favorite. There isn’t much of a plot, not much happens . The characters fall fast and hard from the first chapter, there isn’t much getting to know each other, or will they / won’t they struggle . The spicy scenes are well written and these two love some outdoor, public romping. However, I would recommend reading one of the other books in this series and skipping this one.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
mollyjeannette's review against another edition
lighthearted
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? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
mxemma's review against another edition
I have only left maybe 3 negative reviews ever, I usually can't be bothered to spend the time, but this is going to be one of them. I kept trying, hoping that the characters were being set up to mature and grow as people, but it wasn't happening, and I finally checked other reviews to learn it was never going to.
This book is wildly misogynistic, sickeningly homophobic, and just plain badly written. The male lead is possessive and has no concept of boundaries or respect for women as human beings with thoughts and rights of their own. Every man who isn't a red-blooded asshole panting to become a soldier is framed as a "pansy," not a "real man," and is repeatedly described in the most dehumanizing terms. I'll pass on anything else by this author.
This book is wildly misogynistic, sickeningly homophobic, and just plain badly written. The male lead is possessive and has no concept of boundaries or respect for women as human beings with thoughts and rights of their own. Every man who isn't a red-blooded asshole panting to become a soldier is framed as a "pansy," not a "real man," and is repeatedly described in the most dehumanizing terms. I'll pass on anything else by this author.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Homophobia and Medical trauma
Minor: Sexual assault and Self harm
mikaylawood's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Medical content, and Medical trauma
Moderate: War
Minor: Gore
ego21's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
martamae77's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny and Sexual content
jenna36's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
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
5.0
I loved this! I was surprised, because I attempted to read it once before and only got about 7% of the way in before I put it down. But I was definitely wrong the first time.
From the first page I was gripped by the characters. The couple's strengths and weaknesses fit together so well, in ways that you would not expect at first. Seeing them both overcome their insecurities and grow together was so beautiful. I also appreciated that they had real problems that they had to work through in order to be together, and that they were so good at communicating with one another about them (not just the misunderstanding trope over and over again). I really believed that they were each other's Person by the end of the book.
I also appreciate that the author did not let the time period rob any of the women of being badasses. All of the supporting characters were so delightful that I am excited to read the rest of the books in the series to delve into new pairings.
Honestly it was everything I could ask for in a historical romance.
From the first page I was gripped by the characters. The couple's strengths and weaknesses fit together so well, in ways that you would not expect at first. Seeing them both overcome their insecurities and grow together was so beautiful. I also appreciated that they had real problems that they had to work through in order to be together, and that they were so good at communicating with one another about them (not just the misunderstanding trope over and over again). I really believed that they were each other's Person by the end of the book.
I also appreciate that the author did not let the time period rob any of the women of being badasses. All of the supporting characters were so delightful that I am excited to read the rest of the books in the series to delve into new pairings.
Honestly it was everything I could ask for in a historical romance.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Medical trauma, and Sexual content
asha_m's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Medical trauma and Medical content
Minor: Gore
maxima5's review against another edition
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? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Child abuse, and Sexual content
Moderate: Misogyny
Minor: Alcohol and War