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emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I had heard of this author, but this is the first of their books I'm reading. While I appreciate the contemporary take on an austenian premise, this one didn't quite hit the mark for me. There are definitely some highlights, I just didn't particularly find the main character very likeable or empathetic, and I thought the pacing was a bit off. The romance felt very flick-of-a-switch to me, without much buildup, but I loved the characterization of the tertiary characters (children and household staff). I happened to have another book by this author come up from my library holds while I was reading, and I've just jumped into that. So far, I'm liking that book a bit better, but this was alright romp.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Chronic illness, Cursing, Injury/Injury detail, Car accident, and Classism
Moderate: Blood, Alcohol, Sexism, and Sexual content
Minor: Dysphoria, Biphobia, Death of parent, Homophobia, and Sexual assault
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