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thenovelbook's review against another edition
4.0
I really liked that although this was inspired by Much Ado About Nothing, it wasn't a blow-by-blow retelling of the exact plot. Instead, it treats the reader to a couple of recognizably adapted scenes, and then moves on to become its own thing. This frees the story up and gives you the enjoyable reading experience of knowing what needs to happen but not being sure of how you're going to get there.
In this story, Elias and Edith are notorious for their arguments, to the point that when their friends feel compelled to play a prank on them, they decide to convince each that the other is in love. So far so good. But, fairly early on, Elias and Edith discover the joke and determine to turn the tables on their friends by pretend eloping. What could possibly go wrong?
This is a sweet and compelling read that also examines why someone might hesitate to believe in love even when it's offered (although you still might get a little impatient with Edith... I know I did!).
In this story, Elias and Edith are notorious for their arguments, to the point that when their friends feel compelled to play a prank on them, they decide to convince each that the other is in love. So far so good. But, fairly early on, Elias and Edith discover the joke and determine to turn the tables on their friends by pretend eloping. What could possibly go wrong?
This is a sweet and compelling read that also examines why someone might hesitate to believe in love even when it's offered (although you still might get a little impatient with Edith... I know I did!).
skita's review
5.0
While the first book in the series was good, this book (second in the series) was my favorite with the third book almost a tie for favorite.
Definitely hope there are more in the series! Great dialogue, touched on some hard topics that have depth to the characters, character development and maturing occurred, and they were all clean reads! A great combo!
Definitely hope there are more in the series! Great dialogue, touched on some hard topics that have depth to the characters, character development and maturing occurred, and they were all clean reads! A great combo!
skita's review against another edition
5.0
While the first book in the series was good, this book (second in the series) was my favorite with the third book almost a tie for favorite.
Definitely hope there are more in the series! Great dialogue, touched on some hard topics that have depth to the characters, character development and maturing occurred, and they were all clean reads! A great combo!
Definitely hope there are more in the series! Great dialogue, touched on some hard topics that have depth to the characters, character development and maturing occurred, and they were all clean reads! A great combo!
jnak's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoyed this regency romance. Great storyline and characters. I always enjoy a good enemies to lovers and this story has that and so much more. I would definitely recommend this book and look forward to the next in the series
rachel_loves_2_read's review against another edition
4.0
Good retelling
The main characters were very likable. I found their banter fun to read and their romance achingly sweet. An enemies to lovers story at its best
The main characters were very likable. I found their banter fun to read and their romance achingly sweet. An enemies to lovers story at its best
skigirl1689's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
the_reading_pantry's review against another edition
5.0
Fun and easy read
This was an enjoyable story. The couple was sweet and their banter was fun to read. I found I liked Elias’s character more than Edith.
This was an enjoyable story. The couple was sweet and their banter was fun to read. I found I liked Elias’s character more than Edith.
bibilly's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
travelbossbabe's review against another edition
5.0
Yes!!!
Okay, I must say the enemy to lover trope is my FAVORITE! Too stubborn to see what is PLAINLY there, and the tension... *internal screaming* AAAAAMAZING use of the anger and competitive natures to find a way to push them closer together!
I can’t wait to read the next book!
Okay, I must say the enemy to lover trope is my FAVORITE! Too stubborn to see what is PLAINLY there, and the tension... *internal screaming* AAAAAMAZING use of the anger and competitive natures to find a way to push them closer together!
I can’t wait to read the next book!