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funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Olivia and the Masked Duke is the first book in Lady Charlotte's Society of Angels series by Grace Callaway. This book follows Livy who has been in love with Ben for all of her life. Ben has had a rough go of it after his wife's passing. When Livy is offered the opportunity to join the Society of Angels and investigate mysterious death's with Ben, she takes the opportunity.
First off, the reason it took me so long to finish this book was I hit a huge reading slump this year. It was hard for me to find motivation to read and is absolutely no reflection on this book. I started this for the Historical Romance Readathon and only now got around to completing it as my slump is over. Again, this is not a reflection on the book or authors writing.
I thought this book was pretty okay. It was enjoyable and a very quick read when I did get the motivation to read it. I really liked the fact that this book had a mystery story line in it along with the romance story. It made the story really interesting to read.
The reason why this wasn't a favorite was the fact that things seemed to resolve really quickly when it came to the romance side of it. If there was a fight between the main couple, it would get resolved pretty much a few pages later. I'm someone who I do like pining in books and it felt like it got resolved way too quickly for me.
Ben has a reason for being how he is but there was times where he was a bit too possessive and trying to tell Livy who to be. Then that was resolved very quickly so that the happy ending could happen. Overall, near the end it felt kinda rushed to me but that is my personally opinion. It doesn't mean it was a bad book just not my personal preference.
I did like the fact that the mystery kept me guessing up until the point the reveal was made. I had figured it out pretty quickly once we got all the clues together but I enjoyed the journey of getting there.
Overall, I am happy that I decided to try this book out. It was an interesting read and was a quick read. I would say if the premise does interest you to pick it up and try it.
First off, the reason it took me so long to finish this book was I hit a huge reading slump this year. It was hard for me to find motivation to read and is absolutely no reflection on this book. I started this for the Historical Romance Readathon and only now got around to completing it as my slump is over. Again, this is not a reflection on the book or authors writing.
I thought this book was pretty okay. It was enjoyable and a very quick read when I did get the motivation to read it. I really liked the fact that this book had a mystery story line in it along with the romance story. It made the story really interesting to read.
The reason why this wasn't a favorite was the fact that things seemed to resolve really quickly when it came to the romance side of it. If there was a fight between the main couple, it would get resolved pretty much a few pages later. I'm someone who I do like pining in books and it felt like it got resolved way too quickly for me.
Ben has a reason for being how he is but there was times where he was a bit too possessive and trying to tell Livy who to be. Then that was resolved very quickly so that the happy ending could happen. Overall, near the end it felt kinda rushed to me but that is my personally opinion. It doesn't mean it was a bad book just not my personal preference.
I did like the fact that the mystery kept me guessing up until the point the reveal was made. I had figured it out pretty quickly once we got all the clues together but I enjoyed the journey of getting there.
Overall, I am happy that I decided to try this book out. It was an interesting read and was a quick read. I would say if the premise does interest you to pick it up and try it.
Content Warnings
Minor: Drug use, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Death, and Child death
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