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kavasghost's review against another edition
3.0
Since this series is the story about the wicked house of rohan, I really hoped that the protagonist would be a female rake. But alas, that is not the case. Honestly, my biggest problem with this is that it is so classic gender roles and stuff. I just find it too old-school and boring, to be honest.
The LI is supposed to be the evilest villain but I don't agree with this. He was not that evil. I liked him and enjoyed that the protagonist kept teasing him about being Byronic and like straight out of a gothic novel. The protagonist was fun too but it just felt like a big missed opportunity to have another character basically like the protagonist from book one. A virginal virgin but not. LOL, these books aren't even that old but the sentiments are too basic and antiquated for my taste.
I still liked it but I liked the first book better. Unfortunately, I had some bigger issues with that one.
This book didn't have those issues but it was also a bit more subdued.
The LI is supposed to be the evilest villain but I don't agree with this. He was not that evil. I liked him and enjoyed that the protagonist kept teasing him about being Byronic and like straight out of a gothic novel. The protagonist was fun too but it just felt like a big missed opportunity to have another character basically like the protagonist from book one. A virginal virgin but not. LOL, these books aren't even that old but the sentiments are too basic and antiquated for my taste.
I still liked it but I liked the first book better. Unfortunately, I had some bigger issues with that one.
This book didn't have those issues but it was also a bit more subdued.
faustin2nd's review against another edition
5.0
One of the best historical romances I've read. Lucien was a great hero. Miranda was an equal heroine. I'll re-read it.
sammaich's review
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
bri_839's review against another edition
3.0
so I didn't fully read this, just read the end and some bits in between. I had just finished the 2nd book in this series and was dying to jump into the next however I seen some reviews that made me question whether I'd like this one or not.
I'm happy I didn't read this in it's entirety - It bordered on way too dark for me. the hero was truly evil and while he and the heroine were well suited for each other there's some themes and events in the book that border on extremely cruel and I couldn't stomach it.
I love Anne Stuart but this book was a miss for me.
I'm happy I didn't read this in it's entirety - It bordered on way too dark for me. the hero was truly evil and while he and the heroine were well suited for each other there's some themes and events in the book that border on extremely cruel and I couldn't stomach it.
I love Anne Stuart but this book was a miss for me.
weecha22's review against another edition
3.0
Suuuper problematic and a weird view on consent/rape. Overall, I did like the angst but it needed a lot more groveling. The hero wasn’t terribly repentant about his bad deeds (which he acknowledges).
ladyhighwayman's review against another edition
4.0
Breathless is the last installment in The House of Rohan trilogy. And it is definitely my favorite.
The heroes in the first two books were described as 'dangerous,' but they were nothing compared to Lucien de Malheur, otherwise known as The Scorpion. Lucien is as deadly as his name. He's also a dark, scarred, anti-hero hellbent on revenge.
His revenge is targeted at the Rohan family and he develops a plan focused on Miranda Rohan, the daughter of the hero and heroine from Reckless. Miranda is a fallen woman, an outcast, and Lucien sees her as an easy target for him to finally get his revenge on the Rohans.
Enter an old gothic home. This is where Lucien takes Miranda, threatening her to elope or he'll kill one of her brothers. The old, moldy, dark house is similar to its master. Miranda tries to make the best of her situation while trying to think of a scheme to get herself out of there.
As in the previous books, there was a secondary romance: that of Jacob Donnelly, an infamous thief, and Jane Pagett, the daughter of the secondary hero and heroine from Reckless, who is also Miranda's best friend. Donnelly and Jane meet when Jane unexpectedly interrupts him in the midst of stealing some very expensive jewels. Jane, who is engaged to a dead bore, gets caught up in the adventure. The thief and the upper class lady are so different from each other and they both know it.
The House of Rohan trilogy both started and ended on good notes. This is a great series from those who love dark historical romances.
The heroes in the first two books were described as 'dangerous,' but they were nothing compared to Lucien de Malheur, otherwise known as The Scorpion. Lucien is as deadly as his name. He's also a dark, scarred, anti-hero hellbent on revenge.
His revenge is targeted at the Rohan family and he develops a plan focused on Miranda Rohan, the daughter of the hero and heroine from Reckless. Miranda is a fallen woman, an outcast, and Lucien sees her as an easy target for him to finally get his revenge on the Rohans.
Enter an old gothic home. This is where Lucien takes Miranda, threatening her to elope or he'll kill one of her brothers. The old, moldy, dark house is similar to its master. Miranda tries to make the best of her situation while trying to think of a scheme to get herself out of there.
As in the previous books, there was a secondary romance: that of Jacob Donnelly, an infamous thief, and Jane Pagett, the daughter of the secondary hero and heroine from Reckless, who is also Miranda's best friend. Donnelly and Jane meet when Jane unexpectedly interrupts him in the midst of stealing some very expensive jewels. Jane, who is engaged to a dead bore, gets caught up in the adventure. The thief and the upper class lady are so different from each other and they both know it.
The House of Rohan trilogy both started and ended on good notes. This is a great series from those who love dark historical romances.
lilybear's review
4.0
I loved the Lucien as the devilish 'Scorpion' and Miranda as a feisty little Rohan challenging him every step if the way. Both were great characters and I would've loved to see more of them. But it just ended. Sort of ...abruptly. It didn't really feel purposeful. More like an online manga ran out of chapters so you look up the next release date and find out the series got discontinued. I mean the journey was fun, but a dissatisfying ending like that just leaves a bad taste.
I've come to accept that Anne Stuart will always have a secondary romance in her books that depend on insta-love to happen. I was kinda disappointed Jane didn't show more backbone in the end, but I suppose that's what happens when you squeeze in a random romance. No time for proper character development.
I'm still highly addicted to these torrid Gothic romances with feisty heroines meeting handsome, wicked lords. But I am beginning to see less and less magic as I progress thru the series.
I've come to accept that Anne Stuart will always have a secondary romance in her books that depend on insta-love to happen. I was kinda disappointed Jane didn't show more backbone in the end, but I suppose that's what happens when you squeeze in a random romance. No time for proper character development.
I'm still highly addicted to these torrid Gothic romances with feisty heroines meeting handsome, wicked lords. But I am beginning to see less and less magic as I progress thru the series.
trysarahtop's review against another edition
3.0
I have to say I didn't enjoy this book nearly as much as the first two. I enjoyed Miranda and her attitude but I found I didn't like Lucien at all. I don't really know what I don't like about him just that he didn't grow on me during the course of the book. I still didn't like him after the HEA.
I found myself more drawn to the side romance of Jane's than to the main storyline of Miranda's. It was still fun to read and I enjoyed learning about Adrian and Charlotte's children. I am going to continue with the series because I thoroughly enjoyed the first two.
I found myself more drawn to the side romance of Jane's than to the main storyline of Miranda's. It was still fun to read and I enjoyed learning about Adrian and Charlotte's children. I am going to continue with the series because I thoroughly enjoyed the first two.
tcrnn's review against another edition
3.0
What. The. Hell. Was. That?!!
It was crazy! Like, seriously. The hero is plain jackass, what's with ordering someone to ruin the heroine. Well, he didn't know her yet, mind you, but still!
It's sick. But Mrs. Stuart was a hell of an author and she managed to spin it beautifully that I could even forgive the hero at the end. Kind of.
And the heroine. *happy sigh*
I wish all heroine has her character. She's clever, witty, funny, and charming. I'd give this book 3 stars for this girl alone.
Well done!
It was crazy! Like, seriously. The hero is plain jackass, what's with ordering someone to ruin the heroine. Well, he didn't know her yet, mind you, but still!
It's sick. But Mrs. Stuart was a hell of an author and she managed to spin it beautifully that I could even forgive the hero at the end. Kind of.
And the heroine. *happy sigh*
I wish all heroine has her character. She's clever, witty, funny, and charming. I'd give this book 3 stars for this girl alone.
Well done!
ezichinny's review against another edition
2.0
I don't like these sort of stories because I just can't forgive certain things. The length that Lucien went to get his revenge crossed w moral and ethical line that Miranda should have been very afraid of him. I didn't care for this one.