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3.67 AVERAGE
3.67 AVERAGE
Viola is painfully shy. Like so shy that she will puke if she ends up in an awkward social situation (which makes things even worse). However, she meets a rather intense duke, Devin, who sets her at ease almost instantly. The two are a perfect match, but they've both got a lot to work through in order for their marriage to be successful.
I do love it when historical romances continue the story after the proposal or marriage. Real life doesn't end after "I do." Learning to be married is not easy!
I do love it when historical romances continue the story after the proposal or marriage. Real life doesn't end after "I do." Learning to be married is not easy!
After reading so many bad historical romances this was like fresh air. Great dialogues, lovable characters (my favourite kind of couple; shy heroine, cold hero), no overly dramatic plot. I also loved that we got to see them after they got together. I wanted to read this book first even though it is the 5th book in the series because it sounded like something I would love and fortunately it wasn't a typical, cliche HR. Now I want to go back and read the whole series.
I think this one may have been my favorite of the series. The heroine was a breath of fresh air with her honest nature and strong backbone, regardless of her debilitating shyness early on. The Duke's character arc developed nicely and I loved how he grew with the heroine instead of against her, if that makes sense, lol. There wasn't this push and pull about their growth as individuals or as a couple, it just flowed naturally and with a maturity that I appreciated. Their romantic relationship was also much like their character development, it flowed naturally and without the odd feeling of displaced moments.
I am very curious to see how Joan and her Duke play out in the next book because I haven't seen much interaction between those two in these last few books and I seriously am going to need a book on Otis!
I am very curious to see how Joan and her Duke play out in the next book because I haven't seen much interaction between those two in these last few books and I seriously am going to need a book on Otis!
-Started off promising but like usual I skimmed a bit towards the middle and end. I just couldn't bring myself to care about the uninteresting plot and conflict (if you could even call it that) but I did find Viola and Devin cute together.
-I suspect I'm going to forget most of this book in just a couple of days.
-I'm looking forward to Joan's romance and I hope James comes through.
How I rated all the books in the series so far:
My Last Duchess: 4 stars
Wilde in Love: DNF
Too Wilde to Wed: 4 stars*
Born to be Wilde: 3 stars
Say No to the Duke: 3.5 stars
Say Yes to the Duke: 3 stars
-I suspect I'm going to forget most of this book in just a couple of days.
-I'm looking forward to Joan's romance and I hope James comes through.
How I rated all the books in the series so far:
My Last Duchess: 4 stars
Wilde in Love: DNF
Too Wilde to Wed: 4 stars*
Born to be Wilde: 3 stars
Say No to the Duke: 3.5 stars
Say Yes to the Duke: 3 stars
2020. A satisfying and sweet read for fans of the Wildes, but honestly, the story I really want is the cousin!
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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:
No
I find that my favorite romances tend to fall into one of two categories: the ones in which the main couple antagonize each other as equals, and are unerringly bull-headed to the very end, and the ones that are chock-full of humor. This installment of the Wildes of Lindow Castle had many good points, but its humor was unparalleled.
James really comes out swinging in this one, and all of the beloved Wildes are in impeccable form. I loved getting to see Viola grow up, and interact with Devin on her own merits. I also thoroughly enjoyed the background characters and their shenanigans. I really think James did a marvelous job balancing all of the threads of the story before tying it together at the end.
There were a couple of things that felt rushed, but nothing felt out-of-character or very poorly executed. I always love seeing what the Wildes are up to, and this installment makes me that much more excited for the next in the series!
James really comes out swinging in this one, and all of the beloved Wildes are in impeccable form. I loved getting to see Viola grow up, and interact with Devin on her own merits. I also thoroughly enjoyed the background characters and their shenanigans. I really think James did a marvelous job balancing all of the threads of the story before tying it together at the end.
There were a couple of things that felt rushed, but nothing felt out-of-character or very poorly executed. I always love seeing what the Wildes are up to, and this installment makes me that much more excited for the next in the series!
Started strong, but the second half of the book I didn't care about them. Pretty much skipped over what seems to be the major issue at the beginning of the book.