Reviews

The Brat by Lynsay Sands

caitlyn888's review against another edition

3.0

This was my first foray into a traditional romance novel, and also my first time listening to one in audiobook format. I have to say, there's nothing quite like listening to a British woman narrate a steamy medieval sex scene in graphic detail as you sit in traffic on the highway at 8 in the morning. I had to hastily roll up my windows a few times while I sat at a red light next to another car.

The story was fine, pretty much what I expected from a romance novel. This genre isn't one of particular interest to me so it was more so an exploration of a different kind of theme. But it was a lighthearted book, perfect for casual listening when you're not in the mood for dense material. The female protagonist is so superstitious that she comes off as featherbrained, but she also punches a guy in the face at one point so that kind of makes up for it.

drewcy5a's review against another edition

nothing to write home about.

greylandreviews's review against another edition

1.0

1 stars
I was gonna give this 2 star rating to be nice but, guess what?! I didn't enjoy this.
Trigger Warnings: Black Death (bubonic plague pandemic) mentioned, loss of loved ones, death from childbirth mentioned, poisoning, attempted murder, neglectful parent, physical assault, drowning, fire, knife violence, and death

bu3asalli's review against another edition

2.0

The hero and heroine were cute and their romance was great. But the pacing was really off, all conflict seemed to resolve instantaneously and the climax came at the final 4 pages. There was no drumming up for the concern over who is trying to kill Balan. Mind you sense Malculinus has not been dealt with, the issue is not resolved.

rennie43's review against another edition

5.0

The brat by Lynsay Sands
The brat is about Lady Murie is the King's goddaughter, and has the status for being a spoiled brat. When the King decides, she is to marry, she is allowed to choose her husband. Balan needs money to rebuild his ancestral home, falling apart in the wake of the devastating plague. He isn't sure that Murie is the woman for him, but as he gets to know her better, he changes his mind.

billyzigz's review

Nothing was happening! I initially really liked who sweet it was and then it was just miscommunication after miscommunication. It felt almost episodic when I wanted an over arching plot and story. 

jwilsonreads's review

emotional lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.0

izmc's review

funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.75

Incredibly boring. However, the  superstition plot-line was adorable. 

maschlemmer's review

hopeful lighthearted mysterious medium-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? Yes

3.0

ladywheeler's review against another edition

3.0

A cute story, but very predictable and done before. I listened to this at work and I found myself spacing out and disengaging from the story.