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_pagesturning's review against another edition
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
theromancedove's review against another edition
4.0
this was so good! I've never read a historical erotica before and now I want to find them all and read them
this had such deliciously dark and gothic undertones and such erotic scenes it made a perfect mix.
There is also this mystery in the background that slowly makes itself the center of the story...and adds a healthy dose of fear to the story that just makes it irresistible.
this had such deliciously dark and gothic undertones and such erotic scenes it made a perfect mix.
There is also this mystery in the background that slowly makes itself the center of the story...and adds a healthy dose of fear to the story that just makes it irresistible.
laurenr16's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
readingbooksismyfavouritething's review against another edition
4.0
Deliciously dark & steamy retelling of the gothic classic, Jane Eyre. Move over Mr Rochester, Mr Markham doesn’t mess around. Loved it! Not your typical historical romance. Although is a few years old, this deserves way more attention & hype. A smidge too insta-love but who am I to judge these severely repressed Victorian creatures. Very well written and truly does have those eery, overcast and cold vibes of the original. Good plot too with interesting side characters & a bit of a mystery going on as well. On to book 2 immediately!
mgnschmtt08's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
emilyvicb's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
tlovesbooks's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
honniker's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
There was a lot to like about this book. I got caught up in the mystery of Violet's death and except for the orgy which I wasn't a fan of, the sex scenes weren't bad. I did not like the cliffhanger though. It was annoying. Probably won't continue the series.
lylalyn's review against another edition
5.0
The Bronte’s could never. The hero is the sexiest version Rochester I’ve ever read. These characters are also ancestors of a character in the Thornchapel series.
booksnarks's review against another edition
4.0
It was way better than I thought it would be for a short novella. Kind of an historical romance, but way steamier with a lot more kink.