amphipodgirl's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Another interesting Western historical romance from Beverly Jenkins. I really appreciated the feminist themes, both in terms of formal activism in the Black women's suffrage movement and in smaller things like Portia wanting to own her own business and Kent supporting and encouraging her in that. It was interesting seeing the seeds planted for the plot of Tempest, which I've already read (I've been doing this interconnected set of books all out of order!)
There were some instances of unnecessary genedr essentialism -- "the hard length that made him a a man", "her wedding night after which she would be truly a woman", that kind of thing -- but overall an enjoyable story.
There were some instances of unnecessary genedr essentialism -- "the hard length that made him a a man", "her wedding night after which she would be truly a woman", that kind of thing -- but overall an enjoyable story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping
thefatpaperback's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Death of parent, Grief, Infidelity, Abandonment, Fire/Fire injury, Gun violence, Hate crime, Injury/injury detail, Racism, Violence, Kidnapping, Terminal illness, Sexism, and Sexual content
Minor: Pedophilia
aqtbenz's review
adventurous
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping, Death, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Abandonment
pickledradish's review
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
An extremely charming and fun read, and I learned things about the historical context I hadn't known! If you're in the mood for a light but interesting romance novel, this one fits the bill.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Kidnapping and Sexual content
Minor: Death, Racism, Rape, and Child abuse
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