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3.76 AVERAGE
3.76 AVERAGE
Good read
Really enjoyed the story between Cecilia and Edward. I wish there was a little more about their trip back to the UK.
Really enjoyed the story between Cecilia and Edward. I wish there was a little more about their trip back to the UK.
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I’m just never crazy about the romance book where literally one single honest conversation would entirely remove the conflict from the book. Come on authors, dig a little deeper. Other than that, the book was great!
Cecilia Harcourt is tending to her father in her ancestral home as her brother, Thomas and his friend Edward Rokesby battle in the Americas. She corresponds with her brother, but slowly messages go back and forth between Edward and Cecilia.
When Cecilia's father passes and Thomas is injured her scheming cousin makes plans to wed her. Of course, the only responsible thing to do is travel to America to find her brother! Quinn hooked me from the start, and I absolutely loved the correspondence we were made privy to at the beginning of each chapter.
When Cecilia arrives she cannot locate her brother but discovers that Edward is unconscious in a church converted into a makeshift hospital. When she is unable to attend him, she declares herself his wife...and then he wakes up!
Poor Edward awakens missing six months of memory and finds himself married. He cannot even remember the wedding. Oh, what fun! While I did get a little annoyed at Cecilia for not being straight with Edward. I understood her reasons and laughed at some of her quick thinking comments regarding their supposed relationship. Their conversations, the awkwardness, and inner thoughts had me smiling and laughing.
The romance was slow-burning despite the nuptials and had a surprising buildup. Their chemistry felt genuine and I found myself truly wishing for an HEA. The ending had a few twists, a little heartache, and some humor all of which kept me flipping the pages.
Copy provided by the publisher. This review was originally posted at Caffeinated Book Reviewer
When Cecilia's father passes and Thomas is injured her scheming cousin makes plans to wed her. Of course, the only responsible thing to do is travel to America to find her brother! Quinn hooked me from the start, and I absolutely loved the correspondence we were made privy to at the beginning of each chapter.
When Cecilia arrives she cannot locate her brother but discovers that Edward is unconscious in a church converted into a makeshift hospital. When she is unable to attend him, she declares herself his wife...and then he wakes up!
Poor Edward awakens missing six months of memory and finds himself married. He cannot even remember the wedding. Oh, what fun! While I did get a little annoyed at Cecilia for not being straight with Edward. I understood her reasons and laughed at some of her quick thinking comments regarding their supposed relationship. Their conversations, the awkwardness, and inner thoughts had me smiling and laughing.
The romance was slow-burning despite the nuptials and had a surprising buildup. Their chemistry felt genuine and I found myself truly wishing for an HEA. The ending had a few twists, a little heartache, and some humor all of which kept me flipping the pages.
Copy provided by the publisher. This review was originally posted at Caffeinated Book Reviewer
This book didn’t live up to my high expectations. I was so excited to hear about Edward and his mysterious disappearance (since that was the second half plot driver in the previous book), but even that was anti climatic. The first 10% and the last 10% were good and the middle was kind of dull. A lot of time reading about Edward not remembering and Cecilia feeling guilty but maintaining her lie.
I think the toughest part was that I didn’t like Cecilia as a main character - I didn’t find her interesting or compelling even though she literally is like the most BA female in 1770’s England. My opinion of Edward declined once he got his memory back - he seemed spiteful and bitter; understandably, but up til then, his character was one that was caring and compassionate. Seemed like way too much of a character change and maybe it was just so he could have angry (but consensual) sex with Cecilia? Makes me appreciate the previous book with Billie and George’s romance way more. The epilogue sold me on reading the rest of the series. Overall I like the Rokesby family and hope to get more of their dynamic which is what so endeared me to the Bridgerton family.
I think the toughest part was that I didn’t like Cecilia as a main character - I didn’t find her interesting or compelling even though she literally is like the most BA female in 1770’s England. My opinion of Edward declined once he got his memory back - he seemed spiteful and bitter; understandably, but up til then, his character was one that was caring and compassionate. Seemed like way too much of a character change and maybe it was just so he could have angry (but consensual) sex with Cecilia? Makes me appreciate the previous book with Billie and George’s romance way more. The epilogue sold me on reading the rest of the series. Overall I like the Rokesby family and hope to get more of their dynamic which is what so endeared me to the Bridgerton family.
tense
fast-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
i do believe i'd read julia quinn's grocery lists at this point
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
What a story! I enjoyed this story about the second rokesby son! Can wait for the next!
*Rezensionsexemplar via NetGalley
Da ich Band 1 der Rokesby-Reihe sehr mochte, konnte ich Band 2 kaum erwarten und es hat mich nicht enttäuscht.
Ja, es war an der einen oder anderen Stelle recht langatmig, aber im großen und ganzen war es doch auch recht progressiv? Cecilia ist eine sehr moderne und mutige Frau für die Zeit damals. Sie lässt sich nicht entmutigen und tut, was sich in dem Moment richtig anfühlt. Eben auch lügen.
Ich mochte es, wie vertraut Cecilia und Edward miteinander waren. Wie respekt- und liebevoll. Und das Knistern.. puuuh! Was ich allerdings etwas unrealistisch empfand, war wie schnell Edward genesen ist. Den einen Tag musste er noch ein Nickerchen machen, weil er so erschöpft war und den nächsten Tag war er fit und gesund genug, um die Ehe zu vollziehen.
Der große Konflikt war super spannend. Vor allem, weil es nicht nur um Cecilia und Edward als Paar ging, sondern weil auch noch die "Drumherum" Story aufgeklärt wurde.
Da ich Band 1 der Rokesby-Reihe sehr mochte, konnte ich Band 2 kaum erwarten und es hat mich nicht enttäuscht.
Ja, es war an der einen oder anderen Stelle recht langatmig, aber im großen und ganzen war es doch auch recht progressiv? Cecilia ist eine sehr moderne und mutige Frau für die Zeit damals. Sie lässt sich nicht entmutigen und tut, was sich in dem Moment richtig anfühlt. Eben auch lügen.
Ich mochte es, wie vertraut Cecilia und Edward miteinander waren. Wie respekt- und liebevoll. Und das Knistern.. puuuh! Was ich allerdings etwas unrealistisch empfand, war wie schnell Edward genesen ist. Den einen Tag musste er noch ein Nickerchen machen, weil er so erschöpft war und den nächsten Tag war er fit und gesund genug, um die Ehe zu vollziehen.
Der große Konflikt war super spannend. Vor allem, weil es nicht nur um Cecilia und Edward als Paar ging, sondern weil auch noch die "Drumherum" Story aufgeklärt wurde.
I just don't like relationships that are built on lies. Cecilia goes on and on about telling the truth but she doesn't. I liked the story other than the lies.
Also again, the women in these Rokesby stories seem to be a lot more daring and rule breaking than their younger Bridgerton counterparts.
Also no second epilogues to find out their lives later on. But also there is such a family tree here that we'll never hear of again.
Also again, the women in these Rokesby stories seem to be a lot more daring and rule breaking than their younger Bridgerton counterparts.
Also no second epilogues to find out their lives later on. But also there is such a family tree here that we'll never hear of again.