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Hertugens hævn by Sarah MacLean

12 reviews

jess_justmaybeperfect's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny tense fast-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

5.0

I know we call this a beauty and the beast retelling but it’s so much more than that. She’s gorgeous, yes. He’s a “Beast” with a library and spectacles.

But also, Hattie is fierce, sexy, smart, and such a good friend. Whit is loyal, strong, serious, and obsessed with Hattie. Who isn’t? Honestly.

Brazen and the Beast has class differences, purposeful ruination, a full figured FMC, fights, revenge, hot hot sex (the mast moment lives rent free in my head), and is so romantic.

Plus you get to see lots of past and future secondary and main characters from the MacLeaniverse.

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kyeruhh's review against another edition

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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

4.0

Hattie was a super fun character and Whit was the perfect amount of sad without it being annoying.

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haley49's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny 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? Yes

4.5

Was any of this realistic?
No.
Was it an entertaining read and a believable romance?
Yes, and that’s exactly what I wanted.
I liked this one even more than the last. Interpersonal relationships were explored, everyone felt well developed and the chemistry was real. I will read the next book asap.

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thatfabchick's review against another edition

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dark emotional funny hopeful tense slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? N/A
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

This was a fun book, I liked it. There were times that things did not make sense which made the book go down to four stars. I did like the heroine and the hero.

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hermithebs's review against another edition

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challenging hopeful inspiring 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

3.75

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sydapel's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful 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

3.75

my favorite MacLean so far??? Idk this was fun and this series in general feels very comforting to me for some reason. Yes, the pacing in the third act is a little off, and I wish we'd been a little more direct about Hattie and Whit's individual vulnerabilities, BUT I'm okay with it overall.

If I had a nickel for everytime MacLean used the word "pleasure" though...

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sarah_thebooknerd's review against another edition

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challenging emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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? No

4.25

I enjoyed this historical romance a lot. There was my first Sarah Maclean book and it will not be my last.

The FMC is strong and wants to determine her own fate and sets up to have the Year of Hattie where she loses her virginity, runs her family shipyard and becomes her own powerhouse.

Beast is one of the Barenuckle Bastards and agrees to help Hattie with her virginity. Beast is a dirty talker!

4.25 ⭐️
2.5 🌶

TW: fire, violence, sexual content, injury

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carbs666's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional fast-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? It's complicated

4.25

Another solid romance by Sarah MacLean!

I've stated many times before that I am a sucker for the heroine who can't see how special she is and hardened hero who melts in her presence combo, and this book turns it up the 11.

Who could fail to love Hattie? She smart and daring and determined and independent, a truly dashing character. I love how the book is laid upon the foundation of the Year of Hattie, a year where she is dedicated to getting what she wants. Beast/Whit is a truly perfect foil for her - his loyalty and determination are just what Hattie needs, and their instant fascination with each other makes complete sense.

I love the contrast between a heroine who never stops talking and a hero who never talks at all (except for when he's talking dirty 😈). As always with MacLean, the sex is supremely sexy and the balance of internal and external conflict is 👌. Best book of the trilogy!!

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onlyonebookshelf's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

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mcmizzie's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

I thought I couldn’t love the second Bareknuckle Bastard book more than the first … I was wrong. This was sublime. I loved Hattie and her girl boss energy. And I loved how fat positive this book is! So steamy and so beautiful.

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