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3.7 AVERAGE
3.7 AVERAGE
At NO POINT did this plot go where I was expecting it to but I was living for the drama!! Also very pleasantly surprised by how the whole *betrothed to the wrong person* aspect worked itself out--that's a trope that can go wrong for me super easily, but I loved it here and it resolved early enough that the main couple really was able to develop on their own.
CW: Sexual content, toxic relationship, alcoholism, violence
CW: Sexual content, toxic relationship, alcoholism, violence
A sincere thank you to Edelweiss for the ARC. I squealed when I found out I was approved for the digital review copy!
Eloisa James is one of my favorite romance authors and her latest exemplifies all the reasons why I adore her work. There's just the right amount of angst, drama and sumptuous clothing in this terribly romantic story of a blunt American heiress and smoldering Duke. Secondary characters were also appropriately delightful and distasteful making for such a diverting read. I'm a bit sad I finished this title so quickly! More please!
Eloisa James is one of my favorite romance authors and her latest exemplifies all the reasons why I adore her work. There's just the right amount of angst, drama and sumptuous clothing in this terribly romantic story of a blunt American heiress and smoldering Duke. Secondary characters were also appropriately delightful and distasteful making for such a diverting read. I'm a bit sad I finished this title so quickly! More please!
Kept me guessing
Thoroughly enjoyed this book. I loved how each character learned something very true to themselves, and brought out the best in the other... in the end.
Thoroughly enjoyed this book. I loved how each character learned something very true to themselves, and brought out the best in the other... in the end.
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
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:
Complicated
funny
lighthearted
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
Review - Not my favourite of Eloisa James's books, as I thought that the beginning was a little slow until she got rid of Cedric. After that it became more interesting and the story began to move, which I had felt was lacking before this point. Predictable at points, but it doesn't stop this book being a thoroughly enjoyable read about an American out of her depth in Regency England and unsure how to behave. I really liked both Merry and Trent, but I HATED Cedric. Normally I don't get that strong negative emotions about book characters, but I did with Cedric.
Genre? - Historical / Romance
Characters? - Merry Pelford / Jack Allardyce Duke of Trent / Cedric Allardyce
Setting? - London (England)
Series? - N/A
Recommend? – Yes
Rating - 17/20
Genre? - Historical / Romance
Characters? - Merry Pelford / Jack Allardyce Duke of Trent / Cedric Allardyce
Setting? - London (England)
Series? - N/A
Recommend? – Yes
Rating - 17/20
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-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