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4.08 AVERAGE
4.08 AVERAGE
I am very lucky to yet again get an ARC for one of Emily's books.
Alcott Hall did not disappoint in continuing in the Second sons series of the Emilyverse.
I love Madeline, Warren, and Charles all for different reasons and feel they balance each other out very well.
I love how well Emily writes the different POV's and I can hear their voices and personalities shine in their chapters.
I love the slow burn, the yearning and stolen touches.
The slow realization as each of them discovers what Rosalie and her boys have and that maybe they can have something like that too.
I hope Emily keeps writing in this series. I'm still hoping for a George story and absolutely hope Patrick gets one too.
Alcott Hall did not disappoint in continuing in the Second sons series of the Emilyverse.
I love Madeline, Warren, and Charles all for different reasons and feel they balance each other out very well.
I love how well Emily writes the different POV's and I can hear their voices and personalities shine in their chapters.
I love the slow burn, the yearning and stolen touches.
The slow realization as each of them discovers what Rosalie and her boys have and that maybe they can have something like that too.
I hope Emily keeps writing in this series. I'm still hoping for a George story and absolutely hope Patrick gets one too.
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:
Complicated
I really enjoyed this book! As always, I loved Emily Rath's writing. She does such a fabulous job of developing characters and building relationships. There were some really interesting themes/topics covered in this story too. My only real issue was that there were quite a lot of typos. Not so many that it was hard to read, but definitely enough to be noticeable and make me wish the book had been better proof-read. Otherwise, the story was delightful. I liked how much we got to see Rosalie and her guys while getting to know these new main characters. I can't wait to read more from Emily in the future!
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Homophobia, Religious bigotry
Minor: Death, Grief
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
funny
lighthearted
ARC Reader Review
Emily manages to take two (on the face of things) very different romance genre/tropes and weaves a classic story of enduring love, friendship and how those things can free us. The characters of Madeline, Warren and Charles are fully developed individuals, and I felt myself rooting for each of them as they grew into themselves and fell in love. Warren and Charles are that perfect example of the all consuming feeling of young love and desire that never goes away. Madeline learns to stand on her own outside of the "cage" of her privileged life in the Ton, and she comes to her own ideas of what defines love. I knew going in - based on my previous reading of Beautiful Things and His Grace, the Duke - that I would get great banter and comedy, but I wasn't expecting to be moved to tears in later chapters. That speaks to Emily and the love and thought she puts into her characters.
Notes
Reading Second Sons duet is recommended - you won't regret it. See titles above.
Tropes/Tags: regency, marriage of convenience, forbidden "why choose" romance, MMF
Emily manages to take two (on the face of things) very different romance genre/tropes and weaves a classic story of enduring love, friendship and how those things can free us. The characters of Madeline, Warren and Charles are fully developed individuals, and I felt myself rooting for each of them as they grew into themselves and fell in love. Warren and Charles are that perfect example of the all consuming feeling of young love and desire that never goes away. Madeline learns to stand on her own outside of the "cage" of her privileged life in the Ton, and she comes to her own ideas of what defines love. I knew going in - based on my previous reading of Beautiful Things and His Grace, the Duke - that I would get great banter and comedy, but I wasn't expecting to be moved to tears in later chapters. That speaks to Emily and the love and thought she puts into her characters.
Notes
Reading Second Sons duet is recommended - you won't regret it. See titles above.
Tropes/Tags: regency, marriage of convenience, forbidden "why choose" romance, MMF
emotional
More tightly written than the previous two volumes, and the story benefits from it. Still just regency in name only (so much anachronistic dialogue!), but overall a fun romance with appealing leads.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia
Moderate: Classism
So Good!
Alcott Hall, Second Sons Book 3 of the series by Emily Rath @emilyrathauthor. This is a Regency-era book with a Why Choose plot based at Alcott Hall. Madeline, Charles & John. Madeleine needs to marry within 3 weeks to claim her inheritance. Charles is home to help his uncle settle his affairs before he passes away. Charles & John were lovers in the past. Madeline & Charles are on a walk & they stop to talk. Madeline asks Charles to marry her, and they kiss, deciding to talk later. Charles, John & Madeline share kisses. They continue to get closer, then they all have sex. They all fall in love & marry each other (Tom Renley sea captain marries them). This was such a great book!
Alcott Hall, Second Sons Book 3 of the series by Emily Rath @emilyrathauthor. This is a Regency-era book with a Why Choose plot based at Alcott Hall. Madeline, Charles & John. Madeleine needs to marry within 3 weeks to claim her inheritance. Charles is home to help his uncle settle his affairs before he passes away. Charles & John were lovers in the past. Madeline & Charles are on a walk & they stop to talk. Madeline asks Charles to marry her, and they kiss, deciding to talk later. Charles, John & Madeline share kisses. They continue to get closer, then they all have sex. They all fall in love & marry each other (Tom Renley sea captain marries them). This was such a great book!