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excel_spreadsheet_book_nerd's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-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? Yes
3.5
dark_library_'s review
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
3.75
sunny_r's review against another edition
4.0
A surprisingly pleasant read, although I didn’t much care for the overbearing descriptions of each of the main characters perfections and ideal bodies (*insert eye roll here*). It honestly read more like a fantasy novel, given my almost non-existent knowledge of the historical context of this book, which meant I enjoyed it tremendously more than many of the Regency historical romances I’ve been reading lately. The descriptions of each place were beautiful, and I’m glad that I could Google these places and see them for myself, instead of having to rely on my unremarkable imagination or lackluster descriptions.
I enjoyed the story tremendously, though I’m not entirely sure why. It’s not generally the kind of work I’d go for, but I think there’s some magic to be found in the writing style of the author and the constant internal conflict of the characters/their novel emotions. If only they weren’t constantly describing each other’s physical features with such detail. I’m sure I laughed on numerous occasions at the more ridiculous characterizations of the thick, bulky, heavy, rock-hard, chiseled muscles that stretch for days on end, or the “visceral, cock-hardening” beauty of a woman with an incredibly powerful...mouth.
Anyways, it’s a solid read and one that I enjoyed. Would recommend to fantasy romance and historical romance lovers alike.
I enjoyed the story tremendously, though I’m not entirely sure why. It’s not generally the kind of work I’d go for, but I think there’s some magic to be found in the writing style of the author and the constant internal conflict of the characters/their novel emotions. If only they weren’t constantly describing each other’s physical features with such detail. I’m sure I laughed on numerous occasions at the more ridiculous characterizations of the thick, bulky, heavy, rock-hard, chiseled muscles that stretch for days on end, or the “visceral, cock-hardening” beauty of a woman with an incredibly powerful...mouth.
Anyways, it’s a solid read and one that I enjoyed. Would recommend to fantasy romance and historical romance lovers alike.
nuhahaha's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
3.75
tuttidolci's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed the history lesson, even if some facts were "fluffed" for the sake of the story. However, I did find myself skimming a lot when it began to feel as filler. Other than that, it was an enjoyable read. However, wouldn't say it was as amazing as a lot of other reviews state.
katyanaish's review against another edition
4.0
***3.5***
I did like it, but...
I was a bit frustrated at how one-sided the relationship was. To my mind, when you have a heroine essentially throwing herself at a cold hero the entire book, at some point he's got to grovel - I mean REALLY grovel - to prove he deserves someone who so adores him.
I don't feel like that happened here. There was a turning point, of course, but ... he didn't have to do much to earn her back, aside from just expressing interest, for like the first time ever.
*sigh*
I did like it, but...
I was a bit frustrated at how one-sided the relationship was. To my mind, when you have a heroine essentially throwing herself at a cold hero the entire book, at some point he's got to grovel - I mean REALLY grovel - to prove he deserves someone who so adores him.
I don't feel like that happened here. There was a turning point, of course, but ... he didn't have to do much to earn her back, aside from just expressing interest, for like the first time ever.
*sigh*
suzysuzy34's review against another edition
2.0
DNF at 65%. I've recently started reading some historicals again and as I read this author years ago and thought I would give this one ago.
Sadly this one did nothing for me. Tor is an arrogant ass and Christina's acting a bit of a doormat. Time to go onto something else.
Sadly this one did nothing for me. Tor is an arrogant ass and Christina's acting a bit of a doormat. Time to go onto something else.
jessicajessica101's review against another edition
4.0
3.5
C'était vraiment sympa, une petite romance historique qu'on lit vite et bien, après ce n'est pas vraiment le livre du siècle pour ma part.
J'ai aimé le contexte historique entourant l'histoire, les héritiers légitimes du trône d'Ecosse tentant de reprendre le trône du roi anglais, avec toutes les alliances et intrigues politiques. J'aurai peut être aimé qu'on se concentre un peu plus sur la partie historique, mais globalement l'auteur a su bien équilibré son livre entre la romance et le contexte politique.
C'était vraiment sympa, une petite romance historique qu'on lit vite et bien, après ce n'est pas vraiment le livre du siècle pour ma part.
J'ai aimé le contexte historique entourant l'histoire, les héritiers légitimes du trône d'Ecosse tentant de reprendre le trône du roi anglais, avec toutes les alliances et intrigues politiques. J'aurai peut être aimé qu'on se concentre un peu plus sur la partie historique, mais globalement l'auteur a su bien équilibré son livre entre la romance et le contexte politique.
ivmellon's review against another edition
5.0
One of my favourite authors, would always recommend anything of hers.