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ccbowman4284's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5
meghantrainer's review against another edition
lighthearted
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
3.0
cobaltbookshelf's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars
Never Rescue a Rogue is the second book in The Merriwell Sisters series but worked very well as a stand-alone book for me. This is a fun book with both Diana and Giles engaging in witty repartee. They are the great slow burn - they bicker, have chemistry and are likeable.If you’re looking for a light, romantic escape with charming characters, definitely check out this book.
ARC kindly provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Never Rescue a Rogue is the second book in The Merriwell Sisters series but worked very well as a stand-alone book for me. This is a fun book with both Diana and Giles engaging in witty repartee. They are the great slow burn - they bicker, have chemistry and are likeable.If you’re looking for a light, romantic escape with charming characters, definitely check out this book.
ARC kindly provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
zaza_bdp's review against another edition
4.0
J'ai raté le premier tome de cette série consacrée aux sœurs Merriwell, et c'est avec plaisir que j'ai découvert cette famille un peu fofolle. Il y a une bonne dose d'effervescence, de suspense et de folie douce dans ce roman, avec de savoureuses répliques qui auraient toute leur place sur les planches d'un théâtre comique.
Diana est la cadette (me semble t-il) des sœurs Merriwell, elle n'est pas issue de l'aristocratie (bien au contraire) et travaille comme "correctrice tatillonne" au sein d'un journal londonien. Si sa famille croit qu'elle contribue aux articles du journal à la rubrique potins, il s'avère qu'elle cache plutôt bien son jeu, car la demoiselle est une véritable journaliste d'investigation, dont les compétences vont se révéler fort utiles dans l'avancée du roman.
Giles devient duc à la mort de son père et c'est une chose dont il se passerait bien tant il a entretenu une relation exécrable avec ce dernier. Néanmoins, en endossant ce nouveau rôle, il a à coeur de redresser les finances et la bonne tenue du duché. Seulement, le secret explosif qui donne son nom au roman pourrait bien tout faire voler en éclats, et c'est là que les compétences de Diana entrent en jeu.
Ce roman, c'est à la fois un ballet amoureux type chien et chat entre Diana et Giles, une course contre la montre concernant les secrets liés à la filiation de ce dernier, mais aussi de savoureux moments de comédie avec les domestiques et la famille des héros. C'est drôle, très entraînant, même si j'ai trouvé qu'au milieu du roman, il y avait de nombreuses longueurs. La fin est truffée de rebondissements et de moments cocasses, l'autrice n'a vraiment pas son pareil pour écrire des scènes drôles avec des répliques absurdes et très amusantes.
Une vraie romcom à la sauce Regency, pétillante et drôle, et j'ai particulièrement aimé toutes les apparitions de Dalton, le valet/majordome du héros, qui mériterait bien une novella à lui tout seul tant ses répliques m'ont fait rire !
Diana est la cadette (me semble t-il) des sœurs Merriwell, elle n'est pas issue de l'aristocratie (bien au contraire) et travaille comme "correctrice tatillonne" au sein d'un journal londonien. Si sa famille croit qu'elle contribue aux articles du journal à la rubrique potins, il s'avère qu'elle cache plutôt bien son jeu, car la demoiselle est une véritable journaliste d'investigation, dont les compétences vont se révéler fort utiles dans l'avancée du roman.
Giles devient duc à la mort de son père et c'est une chose dont il se passerait bien tant il a entretenu une relation exécrable avec ce dernier. Néanmoins, en endossant ce nouveau rôle, il a à coeur de redresser les finances et la bonne tenue du duché. Seulement, le secret explosif qui donne son nom au roman pourrait bien tout faire voler en éclats, et c'est là que les compétences de Diana entrent en jeu.
Ce roman, c'est à la fois un ballet amoureux type chien et chat entre Diana et Giles, une course contre la montre concernant les secrets liés à la filiation de ce dernier, mais aussi de savoureux moments de comédie avec les domestiques et la famille des héros. C'est drôle, très entraînant, même si j'ai trouvé qu'au milieu du roman, il y avait de nombreuses longueurs. La fin est truffée de rebondissements et de moments cocasses, l'autrice n'a vraiment pas son pareil pour écrire des scènes drôles avec des répliques absurdes et très amusantes.
Une vraie romcom à la sauce Regency, pétillante et drôle, et j'ai particulièrement aimé toutes les apparitions de Dalton, le valet/majordome du héros, qui mériterait bien une novella à lui tout seul tant ses répliques m'ont fait rire !
shelbs888's review against another edition
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
3.25
sian_m's review against another edition
4.0
This book was an absolute pleasure, I really enjoyed it! It was joyful, humorous, so nicely written and kept me fully entertained, I wanted to just keep reading. It has the perfect amount of drama, mystery and romance needed.
I was rooting for Giles and Diana to resolve the mystery with winning results and I loved the slow burn romance between them, willing them to be together! Diana is a strong and inspirational woman and Giles is simply splendid and honourable.
Would I recommend this book? Yes, absolutely! It’s a fun historical read.
I am looking forward to reading the first book, as I didn’t realise this was book 2 of 2.
Thanks so much to Net Galley and all who made it possible for me to read this book!
I was rooting for Giles and Diana to resolve the mystery with winning results and I loved the slow burn romance between them, willing them to be together! Diana is a strong and inspirational woman and Giles is simply splendid and honourable.
Would I recommend this book? Yes, absolutely! It’s a fun historical read.
I am looking forward to reading the first book, as I didn’t realise this was book 2 of 2.
Thanks so much to Net Galley and all who made it possible for me to read this book!
brittanyreadsbooks's review against another edition
5.0
I enjoyed this one. The intrigue, the drama, the family, their hesitant romance.
I loved MMC's declarations and words.
This was just a good read overall.
I loved MMC's declarations and words.
This was just a good read overall.
hapbrewer's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
freadomlibrary's review against another edition
5.0
Trigger warnings: death (from childbirth and heart attack), lying, bigamy, kidnapping, stealing, neglect, violence
Favorite book of this series so far! (Which doesn't say much since it's the second out of three haha). I loved Diana and Giles when they were introduced in the first book; there's nothing like a pair of side characters who antagonize each other and have hilarious banter. That got even better when they took the center stage. Diana is definitely my favorite sister; she's tough, tenacious and protective. She cares so much about her family and loved ones. And she's such a badass, leading reporter exposing awful behavior in the country. Giles is great too! He came across so arrogant in the first book, but getting to know him in this book really rounded out his character and made him much more complex. I empathized with his situation so much and really felt for his anxiety and worry about his community. I loved the mystery element introduced and how even as they were falling in love, their relationship didn't change one bit! Honestly, I was just cheesing the whole time. Can't wait to finish the series and see who catches Venus' eye haha.
Favorite book of this series so far! (Which doesn't say much since it's the second out of three haha). I loved Diana and Giles when they were introduced in the first book; there's nothing like a pair of side characters who antagonize each other and have hilarious banter. That got even better when they took the center stage. Diana is definitely my favorite sister; she's tough, tenacious and protective. She cares so much about her family and loved ones. And she's such a badass, leading reporter exposing awful behavior in the country. Giles is great too! He came across so arrogant in the first book, but getting to know him in this book really rounded out his character and made him much more complex. I empathized with his situation so much and really felt for his anxiety and worry about his community. I loved the mystery element introduced and how even as they were falling in love, their relationship didn't change one bit! Honestly, I was just cheesing the whole time. Can't wait to finish the series and see who catches Venus' eye haha.
agb101103's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- 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
5.0