Reviews

Someone to Watch Over Me by Lisa Kleypas

lizerature's review

4.0

As usual, Kleypas never misses! This novel was basically grumpy x sunshine, which is one of my favorite tropes. Kleypas always has a beautiful way of showing just how walls you put up against the world can go down for the right person.

meganreadsome's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious 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? No

4.0

jordannahst's review against another edition

1.0

I saw a comment online calling Grant “essentially a Victorian incel” and nothing has ever been more true. Being inside this man’s head was just awful. A piece of shit through and through! 

qwelling4's review against another edition

emotional mysterious tense 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

3.5

turnip4wut's review against another edition

3.0

3.5/5 It was a little problematic but boy was I hooked. I just wish grant was redeemed a little more. Like I feel he didn't really learn anything. He just does stuff or doesn't do stuff because he loves Victoria. And I also wish Vivien would have been written differently. Sits weird with me that the woman who likes sex is "bad" and the virginal sister is like, worth loving. But despite my issues I had a hard time putting it down. The pacing was good and the reveals were good. And I love Victoria and get why Grant will protect her at all costs.

baltimorelibrarian's review

I DNF’ed this book, which I’m shocked by. I love Kleypas and normally devour her books, but this one had a real “jump the shark” moment that left me confused and not wanting to finish, so I gave it up.

clurff's review against another edition

challenging emotional lighthearted sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

lornafj's review against another edition

3.0

If you like any early 90s soap opera, this is the book for you. We’ve got twists and turns and fake outs and all kinds of drama, and in the midst of it all, a reluctant MMC who just can’t help himself from falling in love with his “sworn enemy”. 

It’s a bit over the top, but it’s also historical romance so we all know what we’re getting into.

emj1997's review against another edition

mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

3.0

This book was hard for me to get through. There was not enough build up to this story. 

klippy's review against another edition

5.0

I LOVE the first book of this series and I cannot wait to read the 2nd one!!