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aqtbenz's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
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? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Bullying
kyeruhh's review against another edition
emotional
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? No
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
carbs666's review against another edition
emotional
funny
slow-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
A nice, solid romance! I enjoyed the premise quite a bit - who doesn't love a little fake courtship/pining moment - and it didn't even bother me that the conflict of the book hinged on the fact that the MCs just wouldn't talk about their feelings.
I will say that I know a lot more about Sebastian than Grace, and I feel like the book sets up external conflict with Sebastians family and his lack of material wealth as being a potential barrier to him and Grace marrying but then nothing actually comes of it? This book for me kind of landed in the valley between Fluff and Angst and I do prefer them to kind of....pick a side. That said, I felt like Sebastian was just the sweetest hero and the book did a really good job of sensitively handling the topic of social anxiety.
I do think this would be a good "first romance" for someone who's never read one before, especially a good first historical!
I will say that I know a lot more about Sebastian than Grace, and I feel like the book sets up external conflict with Sebastians family and his lack of material wealth as being a potential barrier to him and Grace marrying but then nothing actually comes of it? This book for me kind of landed in the valley between Fluff and Angst and I do prefer them to kind of....pick a side. That said, I felt like Sebastian was just the sweetest hero and the book did a really good job of sensitively handling the topic of social anxiety.
I do think this would be a good "first romance" for someone who's never read one before, especially a good first historical!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
mcmizzie's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
5.0
Such an epic final act and loved the characters and their chemistry!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Ableism
Moderate: Animal death
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