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renrevelous's review
3.75
The forgery storyline is a great way to continue along the art track allowing us to revisit Kate Hollyrod and the duchess through Alan as an art critic. I loved the element of the art world in the first book, and it works well here too. I especially like Alan’s bohemian household. However, I didn’t feel as invested in these characters’ stories as the first two in the series. It’s possibly tied to the theme of neglect and abuse throughout the characters’ lives, but I think it’s more likely that the supportive family relationship present in the first two books was missing in this story. Neal reappears as Alan’s lifelong friend, but the bond and support he provided in Alan’s life doesn’t really come across. Overall, I enjoyed stepping back into the world with these characters, but it missed the mark a bit for me.
cheypreston's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Medical trauma and Emotional abuse
grumpybeyonce's review
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.75
a_noveltea's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
I love a good regency read and this hit all the marks. Not the most moving, but perfectly lovely.
cqs's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
smalltownbookmom's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this opposites attract historical fiction romance between Nina, an aspiring baker slash art forger and Alan, the man threatening to uncover all her secrets. When she takes a position working in his house things get even more complicated, especially when they grow closer and closer.
This story had good disability rep and was full of emotional depth (Alan's history with his mother, who very much sounds like she suffered from Munchausen syndrome and physically and mentally harmed him as a child). Great on audio too and perfect for fans of Evie Dunmore, Elizabeth Everett or Manda Collins.
Much thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital copy in exchange for my honest review. Bonus: there's a cheeky pet monkey and some good open door scenes in this story too!
This story had good disability rep and was full of emotional depth (Alan's history with his mother, who very much sounds like she suffered from Munchausen syndrome and physically and mentally harmed him as a child). Great on audio too and perfect for fans of Evie Dunmore, Elizabeth Everett or Manda Collins.
Much thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital copy in exchange for my honest review. Bonus: there's a cheeky pet monkey and some good open door scenes in this story too!
lovetogetlit's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5