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heather667's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Emotional abuse, Classism, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Child abuse, Ableism, Rape, Sexual assault, Infidelity, Murder, and Violence
Minor: Death
summerofsoaps's review
adventurous
emotional
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? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Kidnapping
Moderate: Classism
Minor: Child abuse and Sexual assault
aeblack's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault
2000s typical disregard for consent (she was drunk).aoifesbookreviews's review against another edition
lighthearted
tense
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? Yes
2.75
Certainly not as good as the first book and there are a number of dub con scenes throughout. I know in later editions, the chapter after the library scene is revised but in all honestly I felt that some of their kisses (especially the first kiss) were much more uncomfortable to read. I would have been so easy to include a line or two or change handful of words to make this much more digestible because it reads as assault and only later in the chapter or the next chapter to we learn Lillian reciprocated or enjoyed the kisses.
I liked Lillian but not as much as the other girls. She was a bit too stubborn to the point it got annoying and immature. Despite certain scenes, I still found myself rooting for Westcliff, hoping he'd actually *say* some of the things he thought. Everytime he did something bad, he recognised it as such and then realised he needed to apologise.
The standout positive moments for me were the apology in the study, Westcliff confronting his mother (twice) and the rounders scene at the beginning. The fake-butterfly scene was sweet too.
Overall, it's not the best book, but I did get thought it very fast. I like Kleypas' engaging writing style. I found that I would be enjoying the story, the banter, the enemies-to-lovers angle and then a scene would happen between the H&h that would make me a little uncomfortable and I'd go back to disliking it. This cycle repeated several times.
St. Vincent was likable in the first 80% of the book. In fact, he *almost* suited Lillian better. Then he kidnapped her. Then at the end of the book, Evie turns up at his house to make a deal? I look forward to reading how Kleypas attempts to redeem him in Devil In Winter, especially since he is one of the most loved Heros in HR and right now, I cannot see why.
I liked Lillian but not as much as the other girls. She was a bit too stubborn to the point it got annoying and immature. Despite certain scenes, I still found myself rooting for Westcliff, hoping he'd actually *say* some of the things he thought. Everytime he did something bad, he recognised it as such and then realised he needed to apologise.
The standout positive moments for me were
Overall, it's not the best book, but I did get thought it very fast. I like Kleypas' engaging writing style. I found that I would be enjoying the story, the banter, the enemies-to-lovers angle and then a scene would happen between the H&h that would make me a little uncomfortable and I'd go back to disliking it. This cycle repeated several times.
St. Vincent was likable in the first 80% of the book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Sexual assault and Sexual harassment
annahamburger's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
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? It's complicated
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Classism, Bullying, Alcohol, and Sexual content
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Sexual harassment, Drug use, Sexism, Infidelity, Sexual assault, Kidnapping, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Classism, Emotional abuse, Violence, Death of parent, Murder, Infidelity, Domestic abuse, Child abuse, and Confinement
dovahkiin_shea's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault and Kidnapping
Moderate: Rape, Drug use, and Physical abuse
unsuccessfulbookclub's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
fast-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? Yes
3.0
Lillian and St Vincent made this book readable but Marcus is a problem.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual content, Classism, Violence, and Child abuse
smuttymcbookface's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Lisa Kleypas beautifully writes women that captivate men to such extremes, they're overwrought with need. This, as always, can be a double-edged sword, and in this particular book, I found the MMC to be too cruel for my taste.
The plot for It Happened One Autumn is straightforward (in a good way); aristocratic MMC falls for headstrong (but common-blooded) FMC, against all his better judgement.
The FMC, Lillian, was enjoyable to read. She was snarky and unrepentant in her ways, never letting anything get the better of her. Although some might consider her too bratty, I personally enjoyed her crass personality.
My biggest issue lies with the MMC, Marcus. Constantly perfect and superior, he has a love-hate relationship with his infatuation for Lillian. Although he does suffer his own body betrayal syndrome (which I don't mind one way or another), Lisa Kleypas unfortunately takes it too far in two instances: the butterfly house where they start to fool around, before he shames her for being too easy; the post-library scene where she is ridiculously drunk due to his ignoring her, and he takes this opportunity to claim her virginity pre-marriage.
Despite those two instances, I still enjoyed the plot, particularly the introduction of St Vincent who subverted the typical expectations of a rake, and the continued insight into the previous book's still-infatuated couple.
The plot for It Happened One Autumn is straightforward (in a good way); aristocratic MMC falls for headstrong (but common-blooded) FMC, against all his better judgement.
The FMC, Lillian, was enjoyable to read. She was snarky and unrepentant in her ways, never letting anything get the better of her. Although some might consider her too bratty, I personally enjoyed her crass personality.
My biggest issue lies with the MMC, Marcus. Constantly perfect and superior, he has a love-hate relationship with his infatuation for Lillian. Although he does suffer his own body betrayal syndrome (which I don't mind one way or another), Lisa Kleypas unfortunately takes it too far in two instances:
Despite those two instances, I still enjoyed the plot, particularly the introduction of St Vincent who subverted the typical expectations of a rake, and the continued insight into the previous book's still-infatuated couple.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Classism
Minor: Fatphobia, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Rape, and Sexual assault
booksandcats's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping and Sexual assault
biblisophagist's review
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
the thing is…. why are the book and the audiobook different? the audiobook isn’t abridged so why did they change so much? Lisa K. gives me bad vibes for no reason a lot? like i really liked this but i feel like i shouldn’t? and now i have to reread the last one to see if it’s completely different from the audiobook?
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault and Kidnapping