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olympianclouds's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
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
2.0
emmaj2004's review against another edition
5.0
Als iets kort maar leuk wilt lezen, dan is deze serie iets voor jou.
lifeand100books's review against another edition
5.0
No words. Grace is an AMAZING character. LOVED this.
seeinghowitgoes's review against another edition
4.0
There's something heartbreakingly drawing about the Wallflower cliche, I've read countless novels based around this concept and it draws me in every time.
Grace is the slightly awkward bookish sister, in love with her childhood friend Colin. Things are of course complicated with the vibrant nature of her younger sister Lily who in every cliched way draws Colin's attention as he returns battered from war.
Grace is the slightly awkward bookish sister, in love with her childhood friend Colin. Things are of course complicated with the vibrant nature of her younger sister Lily who in every cliched way draws Colin's attention as he returns battered from war.
klevy's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-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
4.0
shannon_cocktailsandbooks's review against another edition
4.0
Eloisa James gives us a delightful story of about the children of two pirate best friends and how history seems destined to repeat itself.
In Part One, we're introduced to Lady Grace Ryburn, the eldest daughter of the Duke of Ashbrook and Colin Barry, Sir Griffin Barry's eldest adopted son. They've grown up together and have always been friendly, but feelings start changing when Colin enters the Navy. Grace takes to writing to Colin while he's away, telling him what's happening with both of their families, what she's experiencing in her education and her debut and sometimes sending him paintings of his parents or siblings so he won't feel so lonely at sea. She understands Colin has a hard time dealing with the things he's seen and done and she hopes her letters bring him a bit of solace. But as she finds herself in love with Colin, she discovers that what she built up in her mind is much different than reality when Colin comes home.
Grace is a special lady. She has a tremendously big heart, but she often times feels like she's less important when compared to her younger sister, Lilly. Lilly demands attention, while Grace is left standing in the back watching. With Colin, she found someone who she could speak with without having to worry about being overshadowed by her sister.
Colin, as a man, was so different than the rambunctious five year old we met in SEDUCED BY A PIRATE. The navy changed him. He's haunted by the things he's seen and done. He's looking for something, anything, that will take away the pain of watching and listening to his men die. He makes a rash decision that alters not only his life, but that of Grace's.
I loved both of these characters. Grace is a perfect mix of her parents. She has James' romantic ideals with her Theo's stubbornness. I wasn't surprised at how Grace reacted to Colin's decision (she is her mother's daughter after all), but I'm hoping she has enough James in her that as we move onto Part 2 and 3, she can fight for what she really wants.
In Part One, we're introduced to Lady Grace Ryburn, the eldest daughter of the Duke of Ashbrook and Colin Barry, Sir Griffin Barry's eldest adopted son. They've grown up together and have always been friendly, but feelings start changing when Colin enters the Navy. Grace takes to writing to Colin while he's away, telling him what's happening with both of their families, what she's experiencing in her education and her debut and sometimes sending him paintings of his parents or siblings so he won't feel so lonely at sea. She understands Colin has a hard time dealing with the things he's seen and done and she hopes her letters bring him a bit of solace. But as she finds herself in love with Colin, she discovers that what she built up in her mind is much different than reality when Colin comes home.
Grace is a special lady. She has a tremendously big heart, but she often times feels like she's less important when compared to her younger sister, Lilly. Lilly demands attention, while Grace is left standing in the back watching. With Colin, she found someone who she could speak with without having to worry about being overshadowed by her sister.
Colin, as a man, was so different than the rambunctious five year old we met in SEDUCED BY A PIRATE. The navy changed him. He's haunted by the things he's seen and done. He's looking for something, anything, that will take away the pain of watching and listening to his men die. He makes a rash decision that alters not only his life, but that of Grace's.
I loved both of these characters. Grace is a perfect mix of her parents. She has James' romantic ideals with her Theo's stubbornness. I wasn't surprised at how Grace reacted to Colin's decision (she is her mother's daughter after all), but I'm hoping she has enough James in her that as we move onto Part 2 and 3, she can fight for what she really wants.
moviemavengal's review against another edition
5.0
One word. ARGHHHH! Because I have to wait till part 2 and 3.
witandsin's review against another edition
5.0
As a girl, Lady Grace Ryburn fell in love with Colin Barry. Since their families have always been extremely close, Grace was able to write Colin once he joined the Royal Navy. The connection forged by her letters only served to make her fall more deeply in love with him. Now that she’s out in society (however much a wallflower), Grace hopes that Colin will notice her when he comes to London on leave. But will her dreams of romance be dashed when it’s not Grace, but her beautiful sister who catches Colin’s eye?
With This Kiss: Part One is heartbreakingly beautiful. In this first installment of Colin and Grace’s love story, author Eloisa James brought tears to my eyes even as she captivated me with this gorgeously woven tale.
Grace is the biggest reason I fell in love with With This Kiss: Part One. She's smart, kind, relatable, and she endeared herself to me immediately. What broke my heart is that Grace — an ordinary-looking wallflower — is almost always overshadowed by her vibrant, stunning younger sister, Lily. Everyone falls in love with Lily…including Colin. To her credit, Ms. James doesn’t make Lily a vain or unlikeable character. It’s actually easy to see why Colin, haunted by the battles he has to face at sea, is drawn to someone as convivial as Lily. In With This Kiss: Part One, it’s Colin himself who is the biggest obstacle when it comes to his and Grace’s romance. While Colin is everything that’s appealing in a hero, he’s too blind to see that he’s in love with Grace until it’s almost too late. Yet even though I shook my head at him for his overlooking Grace, Ms. James made me understand Colin and why he makes the mistakes he does.
Ms. James packs a lot of action into With This Kiss: Part One. I can guarantee that you’ll want to make enough time to read the story in one sitting, because it’s impossible to put it down. While With This Kiss: Part One can easily be read as a standalone, fans of Ms. James’s work are in for a treat. Grace is the eldest daughter of James and Theodora of The Ugly Duchess, and Colin is the eldest adopted son of Griffin and Phoebe of Seduced by a Pirate. The Ryburn and Barry families are as close as ever in With This Kiss: Part One, so if you enjoyed The Ugly Duchess and Seduced by a Pirate you’ll surely be delighted to revisit some of your favorite characters.
With This Kiss: Part One is a fantastic story that I loved from beginning to end. I Joyfully Recommend it! Just be warned, the cliffhanger ending will have you on the edge of your seat for parts two and three of With This Kiss.
Recommended Read. Reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed.
With This Kiss: Part One is heartbreakingly beautiful. In this first installment of Colin and Grace’s love story, author Eloisa James brought tears to my eyes even as she captivated me with this gorgeously woven tale.
Grace is the biggest reason I fell in love with With This Kiss: Part One. She's smart, kind, relatable, and she endeared herself to me immediately. What broke my heart is that Grace — an ordinary-looking wallflower — is almost always overshadowed by her vibrant, stunning younger sister, Lily. Everyone falls in love with Lily…including Colin. To her credit, Ms. James doesn’t make Lily a vain or unlikeable character. It’s actually easy to see why Colin, haunted by the battles he has to face at sea, is drawn to someone as convivial as Lily. In With This Kiss: Part One, it’s Colin himself who is the biggest obstacle when it comes to his and Grace’s romance. While Colin is everything that’s appealing in a hero, he’s too blind to see that he’s in love with Grace until it’s almost too late. Yet even though I shook my head at him for his overlooking Grace, Ms. James made me understand Colin and why he makes the mistakes he does.
Ms. James packs a lot of action into With This Kiss: Part One. I can guarantee that you’ll want to make enough time to read the story in one sitting, because it’s impossible to put it down. While With This Kiss: Part One can easily be read as a standalone, fans of Ms. James’s work are in for a treat. Grace is the eldest daughter of James and Theodora of The Ugly Duchess, and Colin is the eldest adopted son of Griffin and Phoebe of Seduced by a Pirate. The Ryburn and Barry families are as close as ever in With This Kiss: Part One, so if you enjoyed The Ugly Duchess and Seduced by a Pirate you’ll surely be delighted to revisit some of your favorite characters.
With This Kiss: Part One is a fantastic story that I loved from beginning to end. I Joyfully Recommend it! Just be warned, the cliffhanger ending will have you on the edge of your seat for parts two and three of With This Kiss.
Recommended Read. Reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed.
annie26's review against another edition
5.0
I seldom read stories that are broken up into separate instalments but this is a real gem. Great characterisation and a believable plot, I think this is my first Eloisa James book and I think this is a befitting introduction to a writer that I've heard many good things about.