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clairedrinkstea's review
5.0
WOW! I LOVE this book!! Eloise James has hit all the right marks for me in this one.
I've picked up her books before because they were always cheap and cheerful reads on Kobo but "When Beauty Tamed the Beast" is the first I've actively made sure I bought because the story really appealed to me and it is worth every penny.
It's been a long time since a Regency Romance has had laugh out load moments for me - Julia Quinn usually hits the mark - this one DELIVERS. Some of my favourite quotes:
"...what's the good of poise if your neckline signals you're a wanton?"
"God Almighty, you're ruined, and you didn't even eat the gingerbread"
"...she had a hell of a bosom. Which is nothing more than a functional mammary gland..."
"I think I like ass. It ha such a round sound."
"That's when I said I'd go to the doctor. 'Cause I ain't been sinning more than is strictly normal"
Linnet may be a physical beauty but she is a diverse character with secret Bluestocking tendencies, dry wit and a zest for life. Pier's is big, gruff and intelligent and under his House M.D. exterior really cares. They have a wonder rapport and it's lovely to see their relationship get deeper. One of my favourite scenes is in the drawing room and they pretend they are at the theatre.
The supporting characters are great too from the Ducklings, Sebastien and Piers parents but my favourite is Purfrock the Butler who has some great sarcastic turns.
I read this book in one sitting and I'm looking forward to reading it again. It truly is a wonderful read and a shining example of Regency Romance done right!
I've picked up her books before because they were always cheap and cheerful reads on Kobo but "When Beauty Tamed the Beast" is the first I've actively made sure I bought because the story really appealed to me and it is worth every penny.
It's been a long time since a Regency Romance has had laugh out load moments for me - Julia Quinn usually hits the mark - this one DELIVERS. Some of my favourite quotes:
"...what's the good of poise if your neckline signals you're a wanton?"
"God Almighty, you're ruined, and you didn't even eat the gingerbread"
"...she had a hell of a bosom. Which is nothing more than a functional mammary gland..."
"I think I like ass. It ha such a round sound."
"That's when I said I'd go to the doctor. 'Cause I ain't been sinning more than is strictly normal"
Linnet may be a physical beauty but she is a diverse character with secret Bluestocking tendencies, dry wit and a zest for life. Pier's is big, gruff and intelligent and under his House M.D. exterior really cares. They have a wonder rapport and it's lovely to see their relationship get deeper. One of my favourite scenes is in the drawing room and they pretend they are at the theatre.
The supporting characters are great too from the Ducklings, Sebastien and Piers parents but my favourite is Purfrock the Butler who has some great sarcastic turns.
I read this book in one sitting and I'm looking forward to reading it again. It truly is a wonderful read and a shining example of Regency Romance done right!
hdansie's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-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
msmkrm's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
5.0
This book is pure perfection. It has all the elements that made me fall in love with HR in the first place. A public scandal led to an arrangement, a snarky hero, a strong-willed heroine, great banter that ensued, topped with a major health threat prevalent at the time, and a heartfelt declaration of love in the end.
It's also fitting that Eloisa James is a pen name for a Shakespeare professor, and I finished this book on April 23, the date observed both as the birthday and anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare.
misspippireads's review
Time Period: Regency
Location: Wales
Fairytale: Beauty and the Beast
Reviewed from a library copy.
Location: Wales
Fairytale: Beauty and the Beast
Reviewed from a library copy.
1heavenlyreader's review
I was really enjoying it especially in the beginning. I liked Lynette a lot as a character and found the male lead entertaining. However I lost interest when the book became exclusively smutty. Instead of it being a silly goofy time it was a lusty, girl falls first experience. In which I don't enjoy.
carmdawg's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
4.5