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An Earl, the Girl, and a Toddler by Vanessa Riley

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lilacs_book_bower's review

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challenging emotional mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I really appreciate seeing main characters who aren't white in historical romances, and also seeing the POV of people from the Caribbean islands.  It is realistic to show that they did exist and belong, but did face struggles with racism and misogny.  And the plot of the book could be really fun or emotional.  However, I didn't especially care for the hero, there was the typical 'there would be no plot if the heroine and hero would just talk' issues, there is a lot of discussion of paperwork and lists, and the story is predictable with regards to the toddler's identity.  A problem that I have had with Vanessa Riley's writing (this book and the first in the series too) is that it often feels disjointed.  From scene to scene, I can usually follow along, but the action within the scenes and especially the dialogue doesn't flow for me.  It feels like people will respond to someone's remark with a comment that doesn't reflect what was just said; it sometimes feels like people are having two different conversations (and not in the good, increasing tension way).  I find myself constantly re-reading to try to track what is going on.  I feel like this distances me from the characters, and makes it harder to like or enjoy them.  
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bedtimesandbooks's review

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hopeful 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

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