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parke20j's review against another edition
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
4.0
docrobreads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
distilledreads's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I began this series what feels like forever ago, but never felt compelled enough by Simon’s story to finish out the trilogy. MacLean will often feature a semi-antagonist’s redemption arc in the final book of a trilogy. While this is by no means my new favourite in the series, it was fun to return to this world and see familiar characters/Easter eggs.
tana04's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
zoldpanna's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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? Yes
5.0
blackkbh's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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? Yes
3.75
vstaleytx's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this trilogy, but this book was by far my favorite! Second favorite was the first one with the second book being my least favorite, but I don't regret reading any of them. Great fun, head-strong ladies and brooding men = escape from the real world!
reeyabeegale's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars
When I first read Juliana from the first book in the series, I was so drawn to her and wanted her to have her own book. I was so excited to read this and somehow, it didn't entirely disappoint.
I couldn't place or name my overall feelings for almost 70% of this book. I wasn't blown away, I had parts that I hated and didn't care for -- so I'd probably say it was meh.
I don't like my historical romances to be so sad and I don't have the best track record with Sarah MacLean. I just find her books way too sad and upsetting for me; it's not dramatic, but the sad emotions is just pouring out of the pages that stops me from enjoying the book. Though this one had a few times that made me think it will go down that route, I'm glad that wasn't exactly the case.
I enjoyed the longingness in the main characters and I loved the last 30% so much. I must say though that the idea of having a character as stiff and serious as Leighton wasn't sold on me. He came off bland and just too confused most of the time, but good thing I still found myself rooting for his HEA.
Anyway, this is officially the second book of Sarah MacLean that I can say I truly enjoyed. Hoping to discover other good books from her backlist.
When I first read Juliana from the first book in the series, I was so drawn to her and wanted her to have her own book. I was so excited to read this and somehow, it didn't entirely disappoint.
I couldn't place or name my overall feelings for almost 70% of this book. I wasn't blown away, I had parts that I hated and didn't care for -- so I'd probably say it was meh.
I don't like my historical romances to be so sad and I don't have the best track record with Sarah MacLean. I just find her books way too sad and upsetting for me; it's not dramatic, but the sad emotions is just pouring out of the pages that stops me from enjoying the book. Though this one had a few times that made me think it will go down that route, I'm glad that wasn't exactly the case.
I enjoyed the longingness in the main characters and I loved the last 30% so much. I must say though that the idea of having a character as stiff and serious as Leighton wasn't sold on me. He came off bland and just too confused most of the time, but good thing I still found myself rooting for his HEA.
Anyway, this is officially the second book of Sarah MacLean that I can say I truly enjoyed. Hoping to discover other good books from her backlist.