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prettyfaroutman's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
juliesplotsandpages's review
funny
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Just as cheesy as all the rest of these books, and I loved it! Can’t wait for the next one! I love how Bea is growing into herself as a person. And I love seeing the changes that come in the relationships around her. Just loving these books!
abthebluepup's review
3.0
This book severely lacks the Duke's presence and it suffers for it. The whole point of this unlikely duo is their interactions. The mystery in this book felt quite formulaic, but this could just be me getting to familiar with the author's style of writing.
I'm glad it picked up immediately after the end of the third book, but then it had Bea mostly on her own trying to solve a mystery. This is not as much fun as when her and the Duke are both involved.
It was still enjoyable, just not as good as the previous three books.
I'm glad it picked up immediately after the end of the third book, but then it had Bea mostly on her own trying to solve a mystery. This is not as much fun as when her and the Duke are both involved.
It was still enjoyable, just not as good as the previous three books.
jeccareads's review
2.0
The mysteries in this series aren't bad and the characters are charming, but the writing is too expositional and it seems like the whole book could be a short story (and a better one than the book)
lwooll's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
owl_in_tra1ning's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
ssejig's review
3.0
Beatrice Hyde-Clare never actually expected to make a match with the Duke of Kesgrave. And suddenly, she's gone from wallflower to the center of attention in the course of an evening. She needs to distract herself. But how? Maybe by solving the mystery of her parents' deaths. It was widely accepted that it was an accident but was it really? Or was it something more sinister?
Like the rest of the series, the mystery is a little thin and most of the joy of reading this book comes from the building romance.
Like the rest of the series, the mystery is a little thin and most of the joy of reading this book comes from the building romance.
holtfan's review
2.0
Take note authors who write alpha-male romance heroes. Those guys suck. Make them like the Duke of Kesgrave. He is all things #goals.
Unfortunately, that cannot be said for the rest of this book. Some moments were hilarious. But this story is designed to be more personal, more emotional, and as a result it becomes more angsty. Bea is researching the possible murder of her parents and she isn't going to let logic interrupt her emotions.
It is exhausting.
The murderer is obvious from the moment his name comes up and if Bea paused for one second to think about it she would realize most of her worst fears were unfounded. It felt out of character for her. I know this on is supposed to bring character growth but I missed the dry, unassuming heroine who throws herself into things we met in earlier books. This girl just locks herself in her room and cries.
But the main couple remains lovely so on to the next book I go!
Unfortunately, that cannot be said for the rest of this book. Some moments were hilarious. But this story is designed to be more personal, more emotional, and as a result it becomes more angsty. Bea is researching the possible murder of her parents and she isn't going to let logic interrupt her emotions.
It is exhausting.
The murderer is obvious from the moment his name comes up and if Bea paused for one second to think about it she would realize most of her worst fears were unfounded. It felt out of character for her. I know this on is supposed to bring character growth but I missed the dry, unassuming heroine who throws herself into things we met in earlier books. This girl just locks herself in her room and cries.
But the main couple remains lovely so on to the next book I go!