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midknytowl's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.25
I almost DNFed this because I found Robin terribly insufferable. It wasn't so bad that I regret not DNFing it, but I'm not necessarily glad I read it either.
Robin is just so bloody annoying. First dinner with the Duke, and she's set up at the other end of the table, far far away. We've seen that before, obviously she's going to move her stuff to the other end to sit by him. And she does...by jumping up on the table and walking down it. 🤦♀️ That's basically her character in a nutshell.
It's a quick read but the twist is pretty predictable and I feel bad the Duke is stuck with her. Not worth the hours, read something else.
Robin is just so bloody annoying. First dinner with the Duke, and she's set up at the other end of the table, far far away. We've seen that before, obviously she's going to move her stuff to the other end to sit by him. And she does...by jumping up on the table and walking down it. 🤦♀️ That's basically her character in a nutshell.
It's a quick read but the twist is pretty predictable and I feel bad the Duke is stuck with her. Not worth the hours, read something else.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail and Murder
Minor: Death of parent
silver_valkyrie_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Is it just me? Maybe I'm getting more cynical in my old age, but I kind of wanted the 'female Robin Hood meets Bluebeard' story to be be less swoony and maybe just involve Bluebeard getting everything that's coming to him.
I think what especially bugged me was the amount of physical attraction going on so early in the story. Like, the only good thing she knows about him is that he rescued a puppy, and she starts admiring his physique?
Anyway, once I got past that it was actually an enjoyable story, so worth the read for sure.
I think what especially bugged me was the amount of physical attraction going on so early in the story. Like, the only good thing she knows about him is that he rescued a puppy, and she starts admiring his physique?
Anyway, once I got past that it was actually an enjoyable story, so worth the read for sure.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood
Moderate: Death and Murder
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