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20sidedbi's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.75
Maybe it was just because the book was a novella, but I didn't feel like I knew the characters well enough to really care about them.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Misogyny, and Sexual harassment
ghosthermione's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This novella is part of a bigger series, but it read perfectly fine as a standalone. My main complaint is that it is on the short side, and I'd have liked a bit more detailed/longer pining.
The romance itself is sweet and fun, with both leads unsure if their feelings are really reasonable, considering their positions.
Alice's backstory is quite dark, hence the content warnings, but I liked how that was handled. Molly fully believes her, and supports her, which for me was the turning point in rooting for their relationship. There's also a bit of revenge going on, which in the current context was quite cathartic, I've got to say. Without spoiling, I can say the ending was quite satisfying and made me really happy - beyond the usual Happy Ever After that you expect from a romance.
I also really enjoy historical romance that's not just about the dukes and earls and whatnot, but about the common people, and the poorer among the gentry, so this ticked quite a lot of boxes for me.
I just hope Cat Sebastian writes more women loving women stories. I'll be here waiting for them, anyway!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism
Moderate: Sexual assault, Domestic abuse, and Emotional abuse
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