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alejandra_guerrero's review against another edition
2.0
Dear God, everyone in this story is infuriatingly stupid! They are way beyond TSTL. EVERYONE. The author doesn’t seem to concern herself with coherence throughout the book, people have things one moment they didn’t have a page before, and time has absolutely no meaning here. We’re told a lot about their journey, and I just wondered why we bothered with it. Because the little we’re shown is not conducive to a relationship, no, those parts we are just told happen.
Charlotte and Callum’s relationship is non-existent too, and at some point they just disappear and we know nothing of them. Their wedding was just a plot device, the excuse for the MC’s to meet. It’s like the author never intended for them to be together, so she didn’t even bother to give a reason for them to want to get married. Worse, the somewhat plausible reasons Hamish comes up with at the beginning of the story are all dispelled at some point. He doesn’t love her (nothing will convince me of the opposite), he’s not being blackmailed, then why on Earth would he want to marry this woman he barely speaks to? If he wanted (or needed) just any woman, why not marry the one he was actually betrothed to? If you are going to introduce something for the plot, at least make it make sense! And no, I’m not going to read the next book (which is Callum’s book), since these two make no sense and have absolutely no chemistry.
The descriptions are not very good, and most of the time they beat around the bush for absolutely no reason. And why must every article of clothing feel rough? Gloves, stays, chemises… they all are described as rough. I would think that people would want their clothes to be soft, especially underwear, but what do I know, right?
Finally, there are some quite racist stuff about scotts, and I didn't care for that.
Charlotte and Callum’s relationship is non-existent too, and at some point they just disappear and we know nothing of them. Their wedding was just a plot device, the excuse for the MC’s to meet. It’s like the author never intended for them to be together, so she didn’t even bother to give a reason for them to want to get married. Worse, the somewhat plausible reasons Hamish comes up with at the beginning of the story are all dispelled at some point. He doesn’t love her (nothing will convince me of the opposite), he’s not being blackmailed, then why on Earth would he want to marry this woman he barely speaks to? If he wanted (or needed) just any woman, why not marry the one he was actually betrothed to? If you are going to introduce something for the plot, at least make it make sense! And no, I’m not going to read the next book (which is Callum’s book), since these two make no sense and have absolutely no chemistry.
The descriptions are not very good, and most of the time they beat around the bush for absolutely no reason. And why must every article of clothing feel rough? Gloves, stays, chemises… they all are described as rough. I would think that people would want their clothes to be soft, especially underwear, but what do I know, right?
Finally, there are some quite racist stuff about scotts, and I didn't care for that.
flosneverendingbookshelf's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
robinwalter's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
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? N/A
3.5
Cute characters but no effort was made to make them sound like or act like Regency characters
melbsreads's review
3.5
Trigger warnings: death of a parent (in the past). I think that's all??
This was free and I got exactly what I paid for. This was more than a little ridiculous but also surprisingly fun. The characters were entertaining and the writing was pretty solid. There were several quite funny elements that I didn't see coming. And honestly? I'm always a sucker for a roadtrip novel, whether it be set in the present or 200 years ago, and I'm legitimately considering picking up the next book in the series if only to find out what REALLY happened to that particular couple.
This was free and I got exactly what I paid for. This was more than a little ridiculous but also surprisingly fun. The characters were entertaining and the writing was pretty solid. There were several quite funny elements that I didn't see coming. And honestly? I'm always a sucker for a roadtrip novel, whether it be set in the present or 200 years ago, and I'm legitimately considering picking up the next book in the series if only to find out what REALLY happened to that particular couple.
kathleenmcg's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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
3.25
bhavani's review against another edition
2.0
Rating: 2.5 stars
This story has some definite laugh-out-loud moments, especially scenes with Georgiana's mom and dad. Charlotte might as well have been a blank canvas. I know that the next story in the series is about her but there's nothing to indicate what sort of person Charlotte is to intrigue me to continue reading. There were inconsistencies in the story and some parts felt rushed and contrary to where I perceived Hamish and Georgiana were in their relationship. It felt like some of their interactions were getting ahead of their personal growth as characters and a couple.
This story has some definite laugh-out-loud moments, especially scenes with Georgiana's mom and dad. Charlotte might as well have been a blank canvas. I know that the next story in the series is about her but there's nothing to indicate what sort of person Charlotte is to intrigue me to continue reading. There were inconsistencies in the story and some parts felt rushed and contrary to where I perceived Hamish and Georgiana were in their relationship. It felt like some of their interactions were getting ahead of their personal growth as characters and a couple.
kristin's review
4.0
I would like to thank the author for a free copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
3.5 stars
Hamish's brother Callum is marrying a commoner rather than the earl's daughter he is engaged to. If this goes ahead his family will lose everything. He will stop at nothing to stop the wedding.
Georgianna's sister is marrying callum and she has never seen her so happy. She will do anything to ensure her sister's happiness, even if it means she has to go through her soon-to-be brother in law.
Full of Blythe's charm and research, I really enjoyed this story.
3.5 stars
Hamish's brother Callum is marrying a commoner rather than the earl's daughter he is engaged to. If this goes ahead his family will lose everything. He will stop at nothing to stop the wedding.
Georgianna's sister is marrying callum and she has never seen her so happy. She will do anything to ensure her sister's happiness, even if it means she has to go through her soon-to-be brother in law.
Full of Blythe's charm and research, I really enjoyed this story.
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