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tuhkasirius's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Sexual violence, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Vomit, Emotional abuse, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Gaslighting, and Rape
chantelbecky's review
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I was a bit disappointed with this book. It was fun, but the plot was a bit bland and felt a tad rushed. However, It was a fun read if you're looking for something light and easy.
I did appreciate the concept of queer relationships being relatively normal in a historical piece, but that was the only new and thrilling thing that kept me reading. The characters are likeable but not loveable.
I did appreciate the concept of queer relationships being relatively normal in a historical piece, but that was the only new and thrilling thing that kept me reading. The characters are likeable but not loveable.
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Sexual content, Emotional abuse, Toxic friendship, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Sexism
Minor: Vomit, Alcohol, and Addiction
kit_carmichael's review
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
I have very mixed feelings about this book. There’s much to like: it is quite funny in parts, and the chemistry between the MCs is good. But, to me, the AU premise of the book had too many logical inconsistencies, which other reviewers have enumerated. The thing with an AU is that it has to make sense within the universe it occupies, and this just didn’t. Also, I love dumbasses but Hartwell and Warry, for most of this book, bring it to an extreme level, to the point where I think it undermines the plot. Although I did have issues with this book, I probably will read the next in the series because I do need to see Lord Christmas Gale in luurve.
Graphic: Sexual content, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Vomit, and Bullying
Moderate: Alcohol and Classism
redheadorganist's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
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
4.25
Graphic: Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Outing, Alcoholism, and Vomit
Moderate: Classism, Cursing, and Sexual assault
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