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3.66 AVERAGE
3.66 AVERAGE
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Some of the stories were much better than others. Often times the man is a little too much or the sex feels unnecessary or forced.
I like how the stories kind of wove together making the world feel bigger, but also think it could have been even more. Overall, a good read.
I like how the stories kind of wove together making the world feel bigger, but also think it could have been even more. Overall, a good read.
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
fast-paced
OVERALL: ~4.3 stars
Overall I enjoyed how the stories interconnected with one another and we got to see the characters throughout. Most of the stories were interesting.
One True Love by Suzanne Enoch - 4.5 stars
Anne has been betrothed since birth but she has never met her intended who lives all the way in Yorkshire. She cannot imagine a life away from London and is unpleasantly surprised when her intended comes to claim her.
Anne sure is independent and stubborn for a lady of her time. It's a wonder her parents put up with it. I liked the myth and how it ended. I thought Maximilian was quite persistent in his wooing and it was endearing.
Two Hearts by Karen Hawkins - 4 stars
Royce has been friends with Liza for many years and never anything more. But now with Liza thinking of marrying someone else Royce is realizing just how much he can't live without her.
This was a cute story. I liked how Royce and Liza interacted with one another.
A Dozen Kisses by Mia Ryan - 3.5 stars
I found it to be quite a bland sort of story. I was not terribly interested in the outcome and had no opinion of the main characters.
Thirty-six Valentines by Julia Quinn - 5 stars
My brother wasn’t worthy of a woman like you? - That was quite the spectacular remark from the earl.
Susannah and David were really cute together. Quinn did a fantastic job of telling their story and I loved how strong of a character Susannah was.
Overall I enjoyed how the stories interconnected with one another and we got to see the characters throughout. Most of the stories were interesting.
One True Love by Suzanne Enoch - 4.5 stars
Anne has been betrothed since birth but she has never met her intended who lives all the way in Yorkshire. She cannot imagine a life away from London and is unpleasantly surprised when her intended comes to claim her.
Anne sure is independent and stubborn for a lady of her time. It's a wonder her parents put up with it. I liked the myth and how it ended. I thought Maximilian was quite persistent in his wooing and it was endearing.
Two Hearts by Karen Hawkins - 4 stars
Royce has been friends with Liza for many years and never anything more. But now with Liza thinking of marrying someone else Royce is realizing just how much he can't live without her.
This was a cute story. I liked how Royce and Liza interacted with one another.
A Dozen Kisses by Mia Ryan - 3.5 stars
I found it to be quite a bland sort of story. I was not terribly interested in the outcome and had no opinion of the main characters.
Thirty-six Valentines by Julia Quinn - 5 stars
My brother wasn’t worthy of a woman like you? - That was quite the spectacular remark from the earl.
Susannah and David were really cute together. Quinn did a fantastic job of telling their story and I loved how strong of a character Susannah was.
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Como primeira leitura de 2024, escolhi esta colectânea de romances de época. Julia Quinn nunca me deixou ficar mal, portanto não seria uma aposta falhada. Contudo, por ser uma colectânea, as histórias em si não são muito desenvolvidas ou são muito focadas em determinadas personagens, o que não joga muito a favor das mesmas. Isto fez com que achasse a primeira história comprida demais (não sei se porque foi a que menos me interessou ou se este factor contribuiu para isso - não comparei páginas entre histórias) e as restantes curtas demais e a deixarem-me a pedir por mais um bocadinho. No entanto, apesar deste contratempo, quem escreveu os romances, ou os reuniu, não sei, fê-lo com excelência porque todos passando-se na mesma época e cidade, têm acontecimentos em simultâneo e pequenos momentos que os une - por exemplo, não dando spoiler, se num romance vemos alguém a acenar a outra pessoa, na história seguinte temos alguém a observar isso ou a ser pessoa que recebeu o dito aceno.
Assim sendo, foi um livro que não caiu na minha lista de favoritos mas que, ainda assim, me proporcionou bons momentos de leitura.
Assim sendo, foi um livro que não caiu na minha lista de favoritos mas que, ainda assim, me proporcionou bons momentos de leitura.