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tyseco's review
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
girvinia's review
3.0
I wanted to like this book. And I did, more or less, up until about 2/3 of the way through. Then it all goes to pieces when Adam comes to the house party to find out whether Esther would welcome his affections. It's supposed to be a sign of his respect, but he does this by ... kissing her. What?? What is wrong with words. Words! How about a little "Your father is heading this way with a matchmaker but before they arrive I must know, would you welcome a match?" There, I just did it for him!
Also, he's sharing a room with someone with brown skin and the author refers to that person as "exotic looking." Nope.
I could perhaps get over this if I loved the rest of the book, but actually, while the stories of the MCs were interesting enough on their own, they felt like two different stories thrown together.
What I did love was how Esther negotiated the wedding contract. That part was great.
Also, he's sharing a room with someone with brown skin and the author refers to that person as "exotic looking." Nope.
I could perhaps get over this if I loved the rest of the book, but actually, while the stories of the MCs were interesting enough on their own, they felt like two different stories thrown together.
What I did love was how Esther negotiated the wedding contract. That part was great.
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