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a56jml's review against another edition
3.0
This book had such potential, Prudence was a fascinating heroine who needed more development. I enjoyed seeing the hero, Sebastian grow with his love for his wife. I was intrigued by the investigation which kept me reading.
agrippinaes's review against another edition
4.0
I loved this. Admittedly my opinion might be affected as I did read it in the full throes of my first ever round of Covid, but it was one of the only things that kept me sane when I felt really, seriously ill. It was a lot of fun, the chemistry was good. I found Sebastian’s character in particular really endearing - I liked how obsessed he was with Prudence. They were cute together and the side mystery was good, albeit not quite as twisty as I wanted. Still, I enjoyed reading it.
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Content Notes:
Warnings:
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Gang rape (in past, side character), kidnap, threat of rape / sexual violence, violence.Other:
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On-page sex, virgin FMC.kmthomas06's review against another edition
3.0
I will admit Prue is not one of my favorite Quick heroines - she got a little too annoying at times and also was a bit too naive for her own good (something she and most of the other characters in the book comment on a lot which also may be why it got old by the end) but I do love a Quick plot line so that saved this one in the end for me. I know this is one of her earlier novels so she wasn't quite set on her usual cast of characters yet (I kept waiting for the female villain to somehow appear but apparently that was a trademark she settled on later) but still a fun read with lots of good banter to enjoy.
elemomi's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
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? It's complicated
4.0
unsuccessfulbookclub's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
This book was fine but the two MCs didn’t really get as much swoon/page time to grow as I would prefer. The main story revolved around the mystery and the FMC (Prudence) being quirky. The mystery setting was traumatic (that’s where that CW comes from), not super graphic just VERY intense considering the tone of the rest of the book. For Quick this one didn’t have that light zaniness at the same volume as the others from her I have read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide and Murder
Moderate: Rape
misnyder's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
4.0
allthebookssheloved's review against another edition
4.5
The mystery was absolutely perfect… chef’s kiss.
The romance between Prue and Sebastian was also great; it was fun and charming and their chemistry was off the charts. I liked Prue’s well meaning attempts to help Sebastian mend his relationship with his relatives in general but her insistence on giving Mrs. Fleetwood so much undeserved grace got on my nerves.
The romance between Prue and Sebastian was also great; it was fun and charming and their chemistry was off the charts. I liked Prue’s well meaning attempts to help Sebastian mend his relationship with his relatives in general but her insistence on giving Mrs. Fleetwood so much undeserved grace got on my nerves.
florentynka's review against another edition
DNF @30%
Too insta-everything for my taste.
Too insta-everything for my taste.