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3.64 AVERAGE
3.64 AVERAGE
So, I didn’t love this book. However, it is very likely because I didn’t read the previous two, even though there’s a note at the beginning that this can be read as a stand-alone. As someone who hasn’t read it, I highly recommend you read books 1 & 2. Or at least book 2.
Here’s the deal: I don’t love a triangle or when there’s another man or woman in the picture. It’s just not the escapism I’m looking for. Sylvester’s interest in Yasmin just took me out. They got over it, but it just didn’t quite hit.
I think I honestly would have liked this a lot more if I had read book 2. I’m giving it 4 stars still because it’s not Eloisa’s fault that I didn’t like the story, I’m just not the audience for it. Plus, there were a lot of funny moments that brought it all back for me.
Thank you Netgalley and Avon for the advanced reader copy for my honest review.
Here’s the deal: I don’t love a triangle or when there’s another man or woman in the picture. It’s just not the escapism I’m looking for. Sylvester’s interest in Yasmin just took me out. They got over it, but it just didn’t quite hit.
I think I honestly would have liked this a lot more if I had read book 2. I’m giving it 4 stars still because it’s not Eloisa’s fault that I didn’t like the story, I’m just not the audience for it. Plus, there were a lot of funny moments that brought it all back for me.
Thank you Netgalley and Avon for the advanced reader copy for my honest review.
Loved this one although I am grateful I had read the previous book in the series to understand certain details.
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
oh my god. probably one of my fave couples. the banter was off the charts amazing.
emotional
funny
medium-paced
Once again, Eloisa James did not disappoint!
Stella is a lovely heroine--I love her spectacles (where are they on the cover, though?), her freckles, her body type (not sure that's represented on the cover either...), and, of course, her kitten. I liked that she stood up for what she thought she deserved--as much as she could, at least--and found the fact that she'd bought herself and made use of...a special toy, shall we call it? as a wanna be wallflower just fantastic.
(Yes, it's probably what you're thinking. No, I did not have that on my Eloisa James book bingo card either.)
Silvester was a bit more challenging as a hero, mostly because of his infatuation with someone else for a good chunk of the book. Of course Stella was the true heroine for him, and I didn't doubt that it really was Stella who challenged and interested him, but why on earth did he stay in the Yasmin fan club so long? He gives us a reason eventually, but I'm not 100% sure I'm buying it. I was a bit torn about whether or not Stella forgave him a little too easily in the end...not gonna lie, I really wanted him to do a bit more in the grovel department.
Still, though, this was a really entertaining read, even if the hero wasn't always my favorite person. Stella and Specs did their best to make up for his shortcomings, with a nice assist from Silvester's mom, the Dowager Duchess.
Somehow I am super behind on this series (I have no excuse--I own all the audiobooks--I swear I'm going to read them! Soon!) but hey! I have already read [b:My American Duchess|25817386|My American Duchess|Eloisa James|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1438663336l/25817386._SY75_.jpg|43190270], and it was lovely seeing Merry (and Trent, to a lesser degree) here again. I did OK starting with this one, though a huge chunk of it happens concurrently with the second book ([b:The Reluctant Countess|60569776|The Reluctant Countess (Would-Be Wallflowers, #2)|Eloisa James|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1649651052l/60569776._SY75_.jpg|95455657]) and therefore I'm pretty tempted to read that one next.
Reading series backwards! Maybe I could start a trend? ;)
Rating: 4 stars / A-
Stella is a lovely heroine--I love her spectacles (where are they on the cover, though?), her freckles, her body type (not sure that's represented on the cover either...), and, of course, her kitten. I liked that she stood up for what she thought she deserved--as much as she could, at least--and found the fact that she'd bought herself and made use of...a special toy, shall we call it? as a wanna be wallflower just fantastic.
(Yes, it's probably what you're thinking. No, I did not have that on my Eloisa James book bingo card either.)
Silvester was a bit more challenging as a hero, mostly because of his infatuation with someone else for a good chunk of the book. Of course Stella was the true heroine for him, and I didn't doubt that it really was Stella who challenged and interested him, but why on earth did he stay in the Yasmin fan club so long? He gives us a reason eventually, but I'm not 100% sure I'm buying it. I was a bit torn about whether or not Stella forgave him a little too easily in the end...not gonna lie, I really wanted him to do a bit more in the grovel department.
Still, though, this was a really entertaining read, even if the hero wasn't always my favorite person. Stella and Specs did their best to make up for his shortcomings, with a nice assist from Silvester's mom, the Dowager Duchess.
Somehow I am super behind on this series (I have no excuse--I own all the audiobooks--I swear I'm going to read them! Soon!) but hey! I have already read [b:My American Duchess|25817386|My American Duchess|Eloisa James|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1438663336l/25817386._SY75_.jpg|43190270], and it was lovely seeing Merry (and Trent, to a lesser degree) here again. I did OK starting with this one, though a huge chunk of it happens concurrently with the second book ([b:The Reluctant Countess|60569776|The Reluctant Countess (Would-Be Wallflowers, #2)|Eloisa James|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1649651052l/60569776._SY75_.jpg|95455657]) and therefore I'm pretty tempted to read that one next.
Reading series backwards! Maybe I could start a trend? ;)
Rating: 4 stars / A-
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
As someone who's read a lot of historical romance, if this is the way the genre is going, I'm here for it! I loved how strong and emotionally intelligent Stella's character was. I always find myself saying, "ah, don't give in just yet!" And she didn't! I honestly could read more about her because I loved her so much.
emotional
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:
Yes
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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:
Yes