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excel_spreadsheet_book_nerd's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
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? Yes
3.5
tales_of_a_bookbug's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
redu's review against another edition
3.0
I really loved the first 1/3rd of the book- meeting Amanda and Gabriel and their interactions gave me all the feels of a great historical regency romance. But I found the central conflict to be boring and by the end didn't really care for the resolution.
sloreads_ca's review
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
full review on sloreads.ca
Amanda is sharp and devious. I enjoyed her character. Her ability to plot and plan is fantastic. She doesn't rely on Gabriel to figure things out, nor does she stumble her way through things. Not only does she think she knows how to handle herself, she actually does. So many historical fiction heroines recklessly put themselves in situations they can't get themselves out of, and that's not something Amanda does at all. I was surprised by the risks she was willing to take for her family after how they'd treated her.
Gabriel has the terrible habit of acting for others' protection without advising them. It turns out well for him, but it's still absolutely insufferable. I found his instant attraction to Amanda a bit silly. She treats him differently than other women he's met because she has the guise of anonymity to hide behind. He breaks so many societal rules on her behalf; it's a bit much, but he is supposed to be very scandalous.
A Devil of a Duke is an engaging read. The female characters in this series are strong and well-executed, and Amanda is another good cast member. I feel pretty mid about this series. It's good but not great.
Amanda is sharp and devious. I enjoyed her character. Her ability to plot and plan is fantastic. She doesn't rely on Gabriel to figure things out, nor does she stumble her way through things. Not only does she think she knows how to handle herself, she actually does. So many historical fiction heroines recklessly put themselves in situations they can't get themselves out of, and that's not something Amanda does at all. I was surprised by the risks she was willing to take for her family after how they'd treated her.
Gabriel has the terrible habit of acting for others' protection without advising them. It turns out well for him, but it's still absolutely insufferable. I found his instant attraction to Amanda a bit silly. She treats him differently than other women he's met because she has the guise of anonymity to hide behind. He breaks so many societal rules on her behalf; it's a bit much, but he is supposed to be very scandalous.
A Devil of a Duke is an engaging read. The female characters in this series are strong and well-executed, and Amanda is another good cast member. I feel pretty mid about this series. It's good but not great.
renrevelous's review
- 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
3.5
I enjoyed the book, but wanted more for Langford. The conclusion felt rushed composed to how Stratton received his HEA. It seemed like all the issues were explained away by very understanding and accommodating friends and comfort they’ve built within their circle. Even his brother only has slight pause when explained a complete flip of character. The story was fun overall, but has a lot of removal from reality compared to the first in the series.
wildfaeriecaps's review against another edition
5.0
This was great. Amanda Waverly was just a great and nuanced character. Her struggles both within the world and within herself felt true and honest. I appreciated how Gabriel's friends stood by him while still trying to ground him to reality. It was a delight to watch him sort-of-quietly succumb to the realization that he has actual emotions.
terrabreeves's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
winterreader40's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars
Amanda was raised by thieves until she became inconvenient and her mother sent her to school, since then she's made a life for herself as a secretary, but her mother has been kidnapped and now she is forced to dust off her old skills and steal in order to save her. When her plans go awry she meets Gabriel the Duke of Langford, and a rather infamous duke at that.
When Gabriel notices his brother being harassed by a shepherdess at a masked ball, he smoothly takes his place to save him, and then decides he needs to seduce this woman. However the next time they meet nothing goes as planned and he wakes alone and fully dressed having received nothing but a kiss for his troubles but then things get interesting.
This was a really great concept but everything felt kind of abrupt with the writing style, still a good read though, going to try another book from this author and see if it's her style or just this story, it could have been the audiobook narration as well.
Amanda was raised by thieves until she became inconvenient and her mother sent her to school, since then she's made a life for herself as a secretary, but her mother has been kidnapped and now she is forced to dust off her old skills and steal in order to save her. When her plans go awry she meets Gabriel the Duke of Langford, and a rather infamous duke at that.
When Gabriel notices his brother being harassed by a shepherdess at a masked ball, he smoothly takes his place to save him, and then decides he needs to seduce this woman. However the next time they meet nothing goes as planned and he wakes alone and fully dressed having received nothing but a kiss for his troubles but then things get interesting.
This was a really great concept but everything felt kind of abrupt with the writing style, still a good read though, going to try another book from this author and see if it's her style or just this story, it could have been the audiobook narration as well.