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_camk_'s review against another edition
I tried. I failed...at 30%.
Elizabeth is meant to be one of those quirky characters who says what she thinks and then goes all 'oohhh look at me, never mind, I shouldn't have said that'. I hate those kind of people.
The dialogue was cringe and bar the name didn't really see the P&P reference.
Elizabeth is meant to be one of those quirky characters who says what she thinks and then goes all 'oohhh look at me, never mind, I shouldn't have said that'. I hate those kind of people.
The dialogue was cringe and bar the name didn't really see the P&P reference.
claire_loves_books's review against another edition
3.0
This was super angsty but considering both their backgrounds it made sense and fit with the story. Elizabeth's tragic back-story was really sad and unfortunately something that is far to common, she was trying to struggle though but it was still impacting her, I liked that Declan gave her the space she needed to deal. It did annoy me that she seemed to need a man to help her pull her life back together though.
I didn't fully believe in them as characters either, Declan seemed too perceptive, he seemed to know exactly what Elizabeth was thinking right from the start. Elizabeth just felt a bit like a stereotype. Their connection happens really quickly as well, it was pretty much instalove and she completely opens up to him quickly, which didn't really fit in with how she was acting otherwise.
I didn't fully believe in them as characters either, Declan seemed too perceptive, he seemed to know exactly what Elizabeth was thinking right from the start. Elizabeth just felt a bit like a stereotype. Their connection happens really quickly as well, it was pretty much instalove and she completely opens up to him quickly, which didn't really fit in with how she was acting otherwise.
krissyranae's review against another edition
2.0
So, so cliché. This story has one too many bad romance novel tropes incorporated.
krbeers4's review against another edition
4.0
Deja vu...now, I don’t think I read this exact book, because the book I’m thinking off I would’ve found on goodreads, so wouldn’t it be marked? Or at least in my iTunes already? Also, there were elements that were different...but holy deja vu I’ve read this book before.
If it weren’t for that feeling, I probably would’ve loved this. I loved their interactions and how realistic her reactions to her trauma were...but at the end of the day...I’ve read almost this exact same book before, I just know it.
If it weren’t for that feeling, I probably would’ve loved this. I loved their interactions and how realistic her reactions to her trauma were...but at the end of the day...I’ve read almost this exact same book before, I just know it.
lmurphy's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
jaimejustreadsromance's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 Stars
Jaime's Review
I feel like I'll be in the minority here but this story was just okay for me. I enjoyed the premise of the story and the characters were likeable but I just never fully connected to them.
Declan was sexy as fuck and the way he wanted to protect and heal Elizabeth's heart was so sweet and swoon worthy. He really made the story for me. I just feel like I never fully got to know him on a deeper level. It was the same for Elizabeth. I liked her and felt for her because of what happened to her but I think that I never fully understood or believed her hatred for violence and struggle with how easily she seemed to accept it after she was so against it for so long.
In the same way that I felt like I could've known more about Elizabeth and Declan on a deeper level, there were parts of the story that felt unnecessary to me. I can understand the friendship between Blake and Elizabeth but I don't think that it was crucial to the story or had a big impact on the story. I can see where it could have and maybe was even meant to, but it fell short for me. I don't normally wish for more drama in books but I sort of wish that this one had prolonged it.
This is my first time reading this author, although I own all of her other books, and I definitely see myself reading more from her. I'm actually really hoping for Dax's story because, strangely, I connected with him more than anyone else in this book.
*I received an ARC from the author/publisher in exchange for an honest review
Jaime's Review
I feel like I'll be in the minority here but this story was just okay for me. I enjoyed the premise of the story and the characters were likeable but I just never fully connected to them.
Declan was sexy as fuck and the way he wanted to protect and heal Elizabeth's heart was so sweet and swoon worthy. He really made the story for me. I just feel like I never fully got to know him on a deeper level. It was the same for Elizabeth. I liked her and felt for her because of what happened to her but I think that I never fully understood or believed her hatred for violence and struggle with how easily she seemed to accept it after she was so against it for so long.
In the same way that I felt like I could've known more about Elizabeth and Declan on a deeper level, there were parts of the story that felt unnecessary to me. I can understand the friendship between Blake and Elizabeth but I don't think that it was crucial to the story or had a big impact on the story. I can see where it could have and maybe was even meant to, but it fell short for me. I don't normally wish for more drama in books but I sort of wish that this one had prolonged it.
This is my first time reading this author, although I own all of her other books, and I definitely see myself reading more from her. I'm actually really hoping for Dax's story because, strangely, I connected with him more than anyone else in this book.
*I received an ARC from the author/publisher in exchange for an honest review
akristinab's review against another edition
3.0
I loved Declan! He was the perfect guy. I couldn't get over how the tables were turned for once. Declan wanted more, while Elizabeth was the one running. Honestly the girl got on my last nerve with all her drama and hot and cold. That is why the rating is so low. It could of been better, but just wasn't hitting it's mark in my opinion.
P.S. maybe I'm blind but I didn't really see the parallels to Pride and Prejudice...?
P.S. maybe I'm blind but I didn't really see the parallels to Pride and Prejudice...?
jr1323's review against another edition
5.0
You can try but you can’t fight love. Declan and Elizabeth do what they can to try and push each other away but they keep coming back together.