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queenginger's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I’m not a romance reader.
I love all things dark, horror, and thought provoking. I love when a book forces me to sit with its theme or overall message.
But, I found myself stuck in a rut reading the same sorts of things over and over again.
I work at an indie bookstore. Some of my coworkers love romance, especially contemporary romance. But I always pushed it aside. Why on earth was I doing that.
I wanted something to get me out of my reading slump. And this series popped out to me. A love story centered around a Renaissance Faire? SIGN. ME. UP.
I’m a gung-ho Ren Faire participant. I love them. I want to live at one. So, most definitely I was interested in this shiny new tale.
The story was ultimately so much fun. I laughed. I felt the pain of the main character. And most of all, I felt like I was getting dressed for the faire.
DeLuca created such a fun escapism and I’m delighted I was able to find it.
I’ve already purchased the second book. And I’m keeping my eye on three and four. Keep ‘em coming, DeLuca. You’ve got a permanent reader right here.
Minor: Toxic relationship
alyssajp's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? No
Content warning: grief over death of brother
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Toxic relationship
ecobookworm's review against another edition
- 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 and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Death and Car accident
bookwormbullet's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Death and Toxic relationship
quasinaut's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Death, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Toxic relationship
blackveilbeccy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
It wasn’t overly fluffy, and dealt with heavy themes amidst the romance. As per usual I skimmed the
Graphic: Sexual content, Car accident, Death, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Cancer, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, and Medical content
Minor: Alcohol, Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, Emotional abuse, and Sexual harassment
kdailyreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Moderate: Terminal illness, Grief, Death, Car accident, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, and Sexual content
mswarning's review against another edition
- 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
4.25
Minor: Medical trauma, Death, Toxic relationship, and Cancer
kylieqrada's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Death and Sexual content
Moderate: Car accident, Cancer, and Grief
Minor: Terminal illness and Toxic relationship
iamsammie27's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Death and Toxic relationship