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cburgbennett's review against another edition
3.0
Hannah's cousin, Natalie, was very annoying. Also very predictable. Guessed what was gonna happen by chapter 2.
giuliaghoulia's review against another edition
5.0
i loved this so much!!!!! this novella slayed bc not only did we get a romance (rafe is the hottest man in the world thank you so much) but also we got to see our fave wallflowers be happy and in love. lisa kleypas, the woman that you are
cinabq's review against another edition
funny
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? No
4.25
judythedreamer's review
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
bookish_kristina's review against another edition
3.0
I’m doing the unthinkable, I’m changing my review from 4 star to 3 after rereading this. Even MJ Wells as narrator couldn’t fix this terrible book. It’s so rapey. My gawd, what was Kleypas thinking with this one? Nice for updates on the Wallflowers but the love story between Rafe and Hannah was terrible. The hero was so unlikeable and does not require consent before frequently grabbing and kissing the heroine despite her protests. This is assault, yikes. This book needs trigger warnings. And why does Matthew Swift have an Irish accent in this one but in his own book, with the same narrator, he is American (which he is, he’s from Boston)? The only worthwhile thing in this book is the interlude between Evie and Sebastian at 74%. Do yourself a favour and don’t bother with this one. I don’t think it was well thought out.
haithar's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I wish it was longer and more in-depth epilogue since it's the last Wallflowers. We didn't get to see all the Wallflower couples having special moments.
danicam's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
2.5
shainakull's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
smuttymcbookface's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-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
3.75
This was short but not necessarily sweet.
Rafe, the self-made American, has been told he must Mary Lady Natalie from the peerage if he is to inherit from his father. However, on first meeting her Lady's Companion, Hannah, he is instantly tugging her under stairways and forcing her to accept his kisses, despite her own horror.
Then, despite his continued advances on Hannah, we learn that he is still courting Lady Natalie, going so far as to kiss her too, despite only having interest in Hannah. And what should be unforgivable is merely unlikeable, because we can see his struggles in wanting to inherit, but falling in love with someone else. However, I do wish he got more reprimands, and actually had to grovel; instead he gets off scot-free whilst poor Hannah nurses a broken heart.
Despite all of this, I still found this an enjoyable read, and I did enjoy his letter. LK knew how to bring a tortured hero back into good graces.
What did, however, bring this up rating was seeing the other wallflowers and their relationships. I'm not surprised Evie and Sebastian got their own chapter, with him being as swoony as ever.
Rafe, the self-made American, has been told he must Mary Lady Natalie from the peerage if he is to inherit from his father. However, on first meeting her Lady's Companion, Hannah, he is instantly tugging her under stairways and forcing her to accept his kisses, despite her own horror.
Then, despite his continued advances on Hannah, we learn that he is still courting Lady Natalie, going so far as to kiss her too, despite only having interest in Hannah. And what should be unforgivable is merely unlikeable, because we can see his struggles in wanting to inherit, but falling in love with someone else. However, I do wish he got more reprimands, and actually had to grovel; instead he gets off scot-free whilst poor Hannah nurses a broken heart.
Despite all of this, I still found this an enjoyable read, and I did enjoy his letter. LK knew how to bring a tortured hero back into good graces.
What did, however, bring this up rating was seeing the other wallflowers and their relationships. I'm not surprised Evie and Sebastian got their own chapter, with him being as swoony as ever.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Sexual harassment
Minor: Sexual assault and Infidelity
rngsnapdragon's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0