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3.27 AVERAGE
3.27 AVERAGE
So sweet!
I really enjoyed this book. It shows so well what simple manners can mean in a facade ridden society. The characters were lovely, the enemies were obvious but still surprising in their deviousness but HEA wins!
I really enjoyed this book. It shows so well what simple manners can mean in a facade ridden society. The characters were lovely, the enemies were obvious but still surprising in their deviousness but HEA wins!
A quick read that is predictable and light. I needed this as a transition between two heavier books. My second read having forgotten I’d read it four years prior, but I still enjoyed it immensely.
Sweet historical romance that makes me want to start reading this genre again
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I inwardly cringe giving this the "regency" tag but I guess...it tries.
Think a Great Value version of [b:Arabella|311150|Arabella|Georgette Heyer|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1323965579s/311150.jpg|3228236] with a dash of [b:Faro's daughter.|2801250|Faro's daughter.|Georgette Heyer|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/book/50x75-a91bf249278a81aabab721ef782c4a74.png|302246]. Oh, and maybe something of the familial relations of [b:Devil's Cub|311308|Devil's Cub (Alastair-Audley, #2)|Georgette Heyer|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1386920835s/311308.jpg|1964370]. Which are all excellent, excellent books and this one is just...not.
It keeps things clean but the plot itself relies too heavily on exaggerated and slightly inaccurate Regency vibes, predictable misunderstandings, and a special snowflake heroine who stands out because she wears teal while all the other insipid females wear white. (Which actually brings me to the most pressing question I had while reading this book...would teal eyes look cool or just kind of creepy? I think authors should stop finding dramatic eye colors for their heroines. I spend too much time being weirded out.)
Anyway, there is a strong female friendship which I liked but it eventually steps aside for the predictable romance with even more predictable drama.
Nothing terrible, but nothing exceptional. Actually, scratch that. The author named these siblings Angelica, Gabriella, and Gabriel. Can we just pause for a moment and question that particular life decision??
Think a Great Value version of [b:Arabella|311150|Arabella|Georgette Heyer|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1323965579s/311150.jpg|3228236] with a dash of [b:Faro's daughter.|2801250|Faro's daughter.|Georgette Heyer|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/book/50x75-a91bf249278a81aabab721ef782c4a74.png|302246]. Oh, and maybe something of the familial relations of [b:Devil's Cub|311308|Devil's Cub (Alastair-Audley, #2)|Georgette Heyer|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1386920835s/311308.jpg|1964370]. Which are all excellent, excellent books and this one is just...not.
It keeps things clean but the plot itself relies too heavily on exaggerated and slightly inaccurate Regency vibes, predictable misunderstandings, and a special snowflake heroine who stands out because she wears teal while all the other insipid females wear white. (Which actually brings me to the most pressing question I had while reading this book...would teal eyes look cool or just kind of creepy? I think authors should stop finding dramatic eye colors for their heroines. I spend too much time being weirded out.)
Anyway, there is a strong female friendship which I liked but it eventually steps aside for the predictable romance with even more predictable drama.
Nothing terrible, but nothing exceptional. Actually, scratch that. The author named these siblings Angelica, Gabriella, and Gabriel. Can we just pause for a moment and question that particular life decision??
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Gabriella and the Duke of Ravenham.
What a story!!
I must admit, I loved the plot from the very beginning. The blurb was genius and I knew I just had to read this!!
It's all about a dumb wager, but thankfully not one that's mean. I love that the Duke really tries to help Gabriella but we can also see that he is quite attracted to her and that he gets jealous. I love that he trusts her in the end and that there is never really a reason to blame him.
I would have loved to have a bit more drama towards the end - however, drama that involves the Duke's sister and not the Duke himself and Gabriella. I was pretty annoyed at his sister's fiancé and would have loved for her to blame him.
But yeah, other than that, I really had not a lot of objections.
Sure, the ending wasn't that well developed. I mean, she is going to marry a duke and still wants to take care of animals? Might be hard. On the other hand, he's a duke so he might just be able to swing that... Nevertheless, that wasn't really discussed in the end...
I liked the writing style,
loved the plot,
loved the characters.
What more is there to say?
I'm a fan. :D
Plus, this one definitely deserves a better rating on goodreads :D
What a story!!
I must admit, I loved the plot from the very beginning. The blurb was genius and I knew I just had to read this!!
It's all about a dumb wager, but thankfully not one that's mean. I love that the Duke really tries to help Gabriella but we can also see that he is quite attracted to her and that he gets jealous. I love that he trusts her in the end and that there is never really a reason to blame him.
I would have loved to have a bit more drama towards the end - however, drama that involves the Duke's sister and not the Duke himself and Gabriella. I was pretty annoyed at his sister's fiancé and would have loved for her to blame him.
But yeah, other than that, I really had not a lot of objections.
Sure, the ending wasn't that well developed. I mean, she is going to marry a duke and still wants to take care of animals? Might be hard. On the other hand, he's a duke so he might just be able to swing that... Nevertheless, that wasn't really discussed in the end...
I liked the writing style,
loved the plot,
loved the characters.
What more is there to say?
I'm a fan. :D
Plus, this one definitely deserves a better rating on goodreads :D
After her father's death, his veterinary practice is sold and his daughter, Miss Gabriella "Brie" Gordon, no longer has the excuse of helping out to keep her from a Season in London. With no dowry and no particularly impressive family background, Brie probably has little chance of making a good match...except that the Duke of Ravenham loses a wager and promises her brother-in-law to make her a social success. While advising her on clothes and which invitations to accept, the Duke falls in love with Brie, and she him. But one of Brie's jilted suitors tries to ruin Brie's reputation, leading Brie to flee London before Ravenham can make her an offer of marriage.
Fun! It felt a little like a less-serious version of [b: Evelina|37638|Evelina|Fanny Burney|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1168976259s/37638.jpg|3055922], in that Brie has innate good taste and manners, but is put into bad situations or exposed to ungentleman-like conduct thanks to her relatives' boorish social climbing.
Fun! It felt a little like a less-serious version of [b: Evelina|37638|Evelina|Fanny Burney|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1168976259s/37638.jpg|3055922], in that Brie has innate good taste and manners, but is put into bad situations or exposed to ungentleman-like conduct thanks to her relatives' boorish social climbing.
