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cynthiareads's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I almost DNF'd at 30% because I was so frustrated with the lack of character development. It did grow on me somewhat around 50% when the action started to pick up a bit. Overall, writing was light and humerous, characters felt like shallow stereotypes, but it was not unpleasant to read. Didn't feel like a modern romance novel even though some of the tropes are there. I think it is more of a comedy.
shananananah's review against another edition
The writing is just absolutely terrible. It is such a struggle to get through. Sentences that are soo long and include so much description for absolutely no reason.
carmelade6645's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
ilaurin's review against another edition
5.0
Very light hearted romance of 2 very young and immature people who get married. Him to get his inheritance and her not to become a governess. They have known each other since they were children and have always gotten along famously. She idolizes the hero while he is selfish and not very much aware of others. But both are very kind hearted.
It was very enjoyable with the requisite hea.
It was very enjoyable with the requisite hea.
krobart's review against another edition
4.0
This is one of the funniest of Heyers' regency romances, with the emphasis on silly situations and funny characters. It makes me laugh out loud. When spoiled and reckless Anthony Verelst proposes marriage in attempt to get control of his fortune, he is turned down, so he recklessly marries the first woman he meets, his innocent and childish young friend Hero Wantage.
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papidoc's review
3.0
Light gothic romance fiction, among my Mom's favorites. Considerably better than the average gothic romance. Some of them are more like historical fiction, such as Simon the Coldheart. I read them from time to time when I was growing up.
myiopsitta's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
listette's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
slow-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
4.5
Lets get things straight:
To truly enjoy this book, you gotta gloss over some stuff like Hero’s age and some boxing of ears. If you’re able to do that, you’re in for a ride.
The plot of it all is that an entitled, spoilt brat of a man learns that there’s more to life than himself.
Sherry is rich and insufferable but for some damned reason Hero loves him and has decided to stick by him come hell or high water.
The four musketeers and Hero just romp around the town stirring up trouble and pulling everyone into their dramatic antics. I’m fairly sure everyone tolerates these youngsters just because they’re so hilariously self-absorbed and have this intense love for life and good times.
I could have read about the troubles Hero, Sherry, Gil, Ferdy, and George caused for another four hundred pages! The stakes were low and I couldn’t stop laughing out loud while reading. I could imagine them reminiscing about their crazy youth when they are older and, hopefully, slightly wiser.
This is comedy gold and I recommend everyone gives this a read if they are ready for a devilishly good time.
To truly enjoy this book, you gotta gloss over some stuff like Hero’s age and some boxing of ears. If you’re able to do that, you’re in for a ride.
The plot of it all is that an entitled, spoilt brat of a man learns that there’s more to life than himself.
Sherry is rich and insufferable but for some damned reason Hero loves him and has decided to stick by him come hell or high water.
The four musketeers and Hero just romp around the town stirring up trouble and pulling everyone into their dramatic antics. I’m fairly sure everyone tolerates these youngsters just because they’re so hilariously self-absorbed and have this intense love for life and good times.
I could have read about the troubles Hero, Sherry, Gil, Ferdy, and George caused for another four hundred pages! The stakes were low and I couldn’t stop laughing out loud while reading. I could imagine them reminiscing about their crazy youth when they are older and, hopefully, slightly wiser.
This is comedy gold and I recommend everyone gives this a read if they are ready for a devilishly good time.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship
Gamblingtonyriver's review against another edition
4.0
Wonderful fun.
Another Heyer Regency romp. Great period detail and language. All a bunch of upper class loafers, but the story is funny, a few times stressful and always an absolute ball. I recently read Heyer’s Venetia and preferred her as a heroine, but this is still Recommended.
Another Heyer Regency romp. Great period detail and language. All a bunch of upper class loafers, but the story is funny, a few times stressful and always an absolute ball. I recently read Heyer’s Venetia and preferred her as a heroine, but this is still Recommended.