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sunny_r's review
3.0
3.3- I honestly have so many mixed feelings about this book, especially because I was so frustrated at the beginning by some of the things that Bram said. I understand that Dare wants to remain historically accurate, but gosh I’m usually drawn to her novels because they abstain from the bs misogyny that characterizes most historical romances. Oh well- it was cute, but I wouldn’t say it’s anything to write home about. I’m excited to try the second book though!
hebberelle's review
1.0
DNF at 23%. This book is actually OFFENSIVE. I could not believe what I was reading. The fact that the main character is looking for Real Men was the first clue, but then the book just flushes itself down the toilet after that. The blacksmith who can't be a Real Man because he's making pretty hinges? The vicar who likes pew cushions? The tavern owner who makes tea cakes because the village is actually FULL OF WOMEN... None of them are REAL MEN. But Bram, he's a Real Man. He can think of nothing but steak and sex and war. He treats everyone in the village like dogs and shits on anything remotely feminine.. Sounds like a real winner, I can't wait to read more about that guy! Ohhhhhhhh wait, I can. Delete.
cobaltbookshelf's review
3.0
I love Tessa Dare's Girl Meets Duke series and while I liked writing, I found Bram and Susanna romance just ok. Minerva and Colin crumbs were amazing.
msmilevska's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
lisaliest's review against another edition
lighthearted
slow-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
2.0
The draaaaag in this book -impossible. Why is it so long? Everything repeats itself. And it wasn’t fun … my friend tells me the third is good, but can I handle the second mediocre one? I don’t know.
jehansen127's review against another edition
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? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Sexual content, Blood, Medical content, Medical trauma, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Gore and Misogyny
fezzik's review
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? Yes
3.5
catarina_parente's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
emma_caputi's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0