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noellelovesbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.25
Content Warnings: Sexual content, sexism, classism, emotional abuse, violence, and strained family relations.
OMG I love Celeste and Kieran so much! She's considered a good girl [she's also his best friends little sister 😏] he's considered a rake who has no care for responsibility...and then circumstances cause them to join forces. *chefs kiss* She completely gobsmacks him with just how curious, adventurous, and full of life she is...and he surprises her with his sensitive side, caring, and poetry *swoons* and OMG the TENSION and then the SPICE! *SCREAMS IN HISTORICAL ROMANCE*
OMG I love Celeste and Kieran so much! She's considered a good girl [she's also his best friends little sister 😏] he's considered a rake who has no care for responsibility...and then circumstances cause them to join forces. *chefs kiss* She completely gobsmacks him with just how curious, adventurous, and full of life she is...and he surprises her with his sensitive side, caring, and poetry *swoons* and OMG the TENSION and then the SPICE! *SCREAMS IN HISTORICAL ROMANCE*
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, Classism, Sexual content, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Violence
carbs666's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
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
4.75
This is a good one!!
I love a romance with the "you're the only one who truly knows me" dynamic and this couple has it in spades! Celeste is easy to root for as a heroine - she's fiesty and bored as hell and her mission to squeeze as much joy as she can out of life before her obligations get in the way is very relatable. Also, Kieran's sensitivity and devotion to pleasure is so appealing in a hero. I love how Leigh didn't let him descend into cynicism despite the efforts of his family to crush his personality. Also, the way they each had a secret little crush on/fascination with each other before getting together in this scheme is SO cute!
I love a historical that accurately captures the political concerns of the era and is guided by what reviewers often call "modern morals", and Leigh is great for this. Also, the sex is tender and hot - fans of dirty talking and explicit negotiations of consent will be delighted. My one key complaint is that it was way too easy to make the villain go away - a touch more drama in that confrontation could have been nice!
I love a romance with the "you're the only one who truly knows me" dynamic and this couple has it in spades! Celeste is easy to root for as a heroine - she's fiesty and bored as hell and her mission to squeeze as much joy as she can out of life before her obligations get in the way is very relatable. Also, Kieran's sensitivity and devotion to pleasure is so appealing in a hero. I love how Leigh didn't let him descend into cynicism despite the efforts of his family to crush his personality. Also, the way they each had a secret little crush on/fascination with each other before getting together in this scheme is SO cute!
I love a historical that accurately captures the political concerns of the era and is guided by what reviewers often call "modern morals", and Leigh is great for this. Also, the sex is tender and hot - fans of dirty talking and explicit negotiations of consent will be delighted. My one key complaint is that it was way too easy to make the villain go away - a touch more drama in that confrontation could have been nice!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Violence
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