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emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-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
4.5
This romance is so charming and sweet! Spencer is likable and realistic as a love interest, and Amelia is a great protagonist - witty, funny, vulnerable and caring. They have tons of chemistry together - physical and emotional. She's such a lovely character, I can see why so many people care about her.
Side characters like Lily (Amelia's friend) and Claudia are adorable too! Plus it's great that Spencer is a horse lover - which turns the trope of horses only being for women on its head.
Prose is beautiful and tender, and pacing is medium - neither too fast or too slow, which suits the story perfectly.
Dialogue is delightful - fresh, vibrant, clever and full of wit. It's timeless and I love it!
Side characters - all the side characters are interesting! Bellamy isn't a one note villain - he actually loves Lily and is protective of her, despite being unintentionally pushy by pressuring her to marry to avoid poverty. He makes baseless accusations against Spencer, and eventually learns he's wrong about him and feels remorse for doing this. Turns out he's the love interest for Lily in book 3.
St Maur is also fascinating - a quiet, honest guy with a kind and ruthless side. He's amazing! The second book in the trilogy is about him too!
I felt bad for the morally grey characters like Amelia's brother Jack too. He feels remorse for the harm he's caused, and in the end, he agrees to travel and find work, and avoid gambling</spoilers>.
ending- The ending is satisfying, uplifting and made me happy. It isn't corny or cheesy, and left me feeling content and relieved that Amelia and Spencer receive the ending they deserve.
Diversity/representation: Lily is deaf and Spencer has panic attacks. Their disabilities are treated with sensitivity and respect.
Overall verdict of this book: Warmly recommended. :)
Side characters like Lily (Amelia's friend) and Claudia are adorable too! Plus it's great that Spencer is a horse lover - which turns the trope of horses only being for women on its head.
Prose is beautiful and tender, and pacing is medium - neither too fast or too slow, which suits the story perfectly.
Dialogue is delightful - fresh, vibrant, clever and full of wit. It's timeless and I love it!
Side characters - all the side characters are interesting! Bellamy isn't a one note villain - he actually loves Lily and is protective of her, despite being unintentionally pushy by pressuring her to marry to avoid poverty. He makes baseless accusations against Spencer, and eventually learns he's wrong about him and feels remorse for doing this. Turns out he's the love interest for Lily in book 3.
St Maur is also fascinating - a quiet, honest guy with a kind and ruthless side. He's amazing! The second book in the trilogy is about him too!
I felt bad for the morally grey characters like Amelia's brother Jack too. He feels remorse for the harm he's caused, and
ending- The ending is satisfying, uplifting and made me happy. It isn't corny or cheesy, and left me feeling content and relieved that Amelia and Spencer receive the ending they deserve.
Diversity/representation: Lily is deaf and Spencer has panic attacks. Their disabilities are treated with sensitivity and respect.
Overall verdict of this book: Warmly recommended. :)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Classism, Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexism
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