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mon_ique's review against another edition
4.0
Ok, I very much thought Lord T- was joshin' me (funning, as they would say), even when he revealed the portrait of his younger self that he had hidden in his old home. I was like, how did he pass that off? but he really was... It was awesome, but I was slightly annoyed that most of the characters in Heyer's novels always have to end up rich or something.
I loved Tony, and how he figured everything out, and Prue was a gem! The brother was absolutely shameless (tsk, tsk), but I loved to see his brotherly side with Prue.
That father was absolutely ridiculous, yet absolutely awesome and cunning. The ending was just perfect, and the only thing I hated about this book was the cross dressing throughout and the killing of a man when called out...
I loved Tony, and how he figured everything out, and Prue was a gem! The brother was absolutely shameless (tsk, tsk), but I loved to see his brotherly side with Prue.
That father was absolutely ridiculous, yet absolutely awesome and cunning. The ending was just perfect, and the only thing I hated about this book was the cross dressing throughout and the killing of a man when called out...
quietjenn's review against another edition
4.0
Extremely satisfying and pretty much the exact book that I needed right now.
showmethemonet's review against another edition
5.0
ridiculously good - Heyer was a modern Jane Austen
mindsplinters's review against another edition
4.0
What a quirky, cute story! The main characters were fleshed out and a welcome change from the stock sorts found in most period romances (though, lordy, we still have the dopey ingenue there, bless her socks) and activity was fast-paced. I was charmed by the acknowledgement of gender roles and confines (however fleeting), the refreshing love story that involved no required change-for-each-other side jaunt, the clear respect for one's character between some of the people involved.
Only two things were flawed for me and it's just my sensibilities, really. Ironically, one draws on the other and vice versa. Firstly, tainting a character with pre-planned, casual-feeling murder - however fair it might have been or however torturous the given reasons for why he deserved death. That sort of thing is never going to make me happy. Secondly... Gaaaawd, shut up, Old Gentleman, and stop. Just. Stop.
Only two things were flawed for me and it's just my sensibilities, really. Ironically, one draws on the other and vice versa. Firstly, tainting a character with pre-planned, casual-feeling murder - however fair it might have been or however torturous the given reasons for why he deserved death. That sort of thing is never going to make me happy. Secondly... Gaaaawd, shut up, Old Gentleman, and stop. Just. Stop.
lraven13's review against another edition
3.0
3 1/2 stars, a charming romp ala Shakespeare's Twelth Night with a brother and sister on the run switching gender roles and awaiting word from their n'er do well father.
Our heroes devotion to each other is sweet as each of them find themselves falling for a wayward heiress and her supposed suitor, all while accidentally taking London by storm. Beautifully detailed clothing (on the gentlemen, anyway) and a secret rendezvous or two make for a fun read.
Our heroes devotion to each other is sweet as each of them find themselves falling for a wayward heiress and her supposed suitor, all while accidentally taking London by storm. Beautifully detailed clothing (on the gentlemen, anyway) and a secret rendezvous or two make for a fun read.
miamcmillan's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-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? No
3.5
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l1dka's review against another edition
3.0
At the beginning I didn't really like it for the fact that Robin was acting like a girl. Which, duh, I should have expected, it's what the book's about. But it was REALLY off-putting. But after we see how great Robin is as a guy, he turned into one of my favorite book characters. If it was only about Robin there would have been 4.5 stars, but it's not, so yeah, three stars.
kitnotmarlowe's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
of course for my first heyer i chose the one where the protagonists have to switch genders for plot reasons. once i found out that the masqueraders existed, i knew that i was going to start with this book or not read heyer at all. the plot is as fluffy as a pavlova and with about the same strength of foundation, but god, it's so much fun it almost doesn't matter. almost. i love to have fun.
the writing lacks a bit of polish, but makes up for it in heart. while i found prudence to be a bit cliched--which she is only because she's still a fairly early example of a Spirited Young Lady who must dress as a handsome young man for Plot Reasons--robin is a DELIGHT. his romance with letty is rather dull, but robin-as-kate understood the assignment, got extra credit, and handed it in early. next to The Old Gentleman, he's definitely having the most fun in the story. chewing right through the scenery. having an absolute whale of a time pretending to be a flirty lass. luv 2 see it.
if i hadn't already read up a little bit on the '45 rising i think i would have been a bit confused as to when the story is set and what the inciting incident for the crossdressing was, but lucky for me i went on a wikipedia deep dive a few months ago so i could better understand the historical context of a different boo (which was for children i might add. i went neck-deep in the second jacobite rising so i could understand a children's book for children). this is probably fantastic on audio!
the writing lacks a bit of polish, but makes up for it in heart. while i found prudence to be a bit cliched--which she is only because she's still a fairly early example of a Spirited Young Lady who must dress as a handsome young man for Plot Reasons--robin is a DELIGHT. his romance with letty is rather dull, but robin-as-kate understood the assignment, got extra credit, and handed it in early. next to The Old Gentleman, he's definitely having the most fun in the story. chewing right through the scenery. having an absolute whale of a time pretending to be a flirty lass. luv 2 see it.
if i hadn't already read up a little bit on the '45 rising i think i would have been a bit confused as to when the story is set and what the inciting incident for the crossdressing was, but lucky for me i went on a wikipedia deep dive a few months ago so i could better understand the historical context of a different boo (which was for children i might add. i went neck-deep in the second jacobite rising so i could understand a children's book for children). this is probably fantastic on audio!
tucker4's review against another edition
3.0
**3.5**
Infused with Heyer's typical humor and wit. I laugh out loud while reading Heyers' books more than anyone else's.
The style of writing (specifically the dialogue) is a little different than most of her other books, as this one is set earlier than the majority of her books and she adjusted the way that people speak to this period. Therefore, the language and style took a little getting used to.
Infused with Heyer's typical humor and wit. I laugh out loud while reading Heyers' books more than anyone else's.
The style of writing (specifically the dialogue) is a little different than most of her other books, as this one is set earlier than the majority of her books and she adjusted the way that people speak to this period. Therefore, the language and style took a little getting used to.
iamnotamerryman's review against another edition
3.0
just what I was looking for - a quick read and a clean regency romance.