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tak_everlasting's review against another edition
4.0
The fact that this was written in 2020 very much influenced this book, for better and for worse.
The stakes are incredibly low and the atmosphere is very warm. The story is very self indulgence, which i enjoyed some aspects of(he's absolutely devoted to her, they're both virgins, modern sensibilities about her working, consent, etc..) but also caused the story to grind to a dead halt whenever Milan wanted to give the background on something. Which happened way too often, and some things (*cough cough* how the wedgeford trials are played) were not a big enough part of the current plot to warrant page upon page of exposition.
The stakes are incredibly low and the atmosphere is very warm. The story is very self indulgence, which i enjoyed some aspects of
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Sexual content
Moderate: Racism
smuttymcbookface's review
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This was such a wholesome, sweet book with wonderful banter between the two MCs.
I loved the integration of Hakka culture into the this sweet romance. It was wonderfully balanced as part of Chloe's daily life, and it was easy to see why Jeremy was so drawn to it; the part of his heritage that his aunt tried to refuse on his behalf.
The chats between Chloe and Jeremy were light-hearted, sweet, and often hilarious. I loved getting glimpses into their two perspectives, and although Chloe felt obtuse at first when she purposefully overlooked his overt signals, it became more clear later on thatshe knew that Dukes did not just run away with the poor village woman .
I love a take-charge heroine, and Chloe was definitely that. She comfortably set boundaries, chose what she was happy to do, and I loved the inn scene.Deciding to take fate into her own hands seemed very true to her character, and I love how this confidence continued when attempting to seduce him. I also loved how nervous and fumbly Jeremy was, so contrary to his normally easygoing facade. I love it when a main character just can't articulate properly around their love interest, and this was adorable executed for Jeremy.
Although I've seen reviews that didn't like how easily resolved the conflicts were, I actually quite enjoyed it. This was about two sweet, wonderfully matched people learning to forge a life together, and it didn't need external drama or lies to heighten it.
Additionally, the inclusion of two epilogues is never a bad thing for me. I lovedseeing how their personalities translated into parenthood. However, the White and Whistler resolution had me rolling my eyes at their comeuppance.
The thing that stops me rating this any higher is that I found myself bored for a section in the middle; when they were going to the inn, and when Jeremy was tutoring the newcomer in the Wedgeford trials. Their days really did drag on forever, and I know that they were supposed to be busy days, but I just wasn't interested in it all. There was the minutiae done well; the labelling of jars where Jeremy and Mr Fong chatted, or Chloe's conversations with her mother, or the prepping of the dough. But when it didn't feel well done, it was a trudge to get through.
I loved the integration of Hakka culture into the this sweet romance. It was wonderfully balanced as part of Chloe's daily life, and it was easy to see why Jeremy was so drawn to it; the part of his heritage that his aunt tried to refuse on his behalf.
The chats between Chloe and Jeremy were light-hearted, sweet, and often hilarious. I loved getting glimpses into their two perspectives, and although Chloe felt obtuse at first when she purposefully overlooked his overt signals, it became more clear later on that
I love a take-charge heroine, and Chloe was definitely that. She comfortably set boundaries, chose what she was happy to do, and I loved the inn scene.
Although I've seen reviews that didn't like how easily resolved the conflicts were, I actually quite enjoyed it. This was about two sweet, wonderfully matched people learning to forge a life together, and it didn't need external drama or lies to heighten it.
Additionally, the inclusion of two epilogues is never a bad thing for me. I loved
The thing that stops me rating this any higher is that I found myself bored for a section in the middle; when they were going to the inn, and when Jeremy was tutoring the newcomer in the Wedgeford trials. Their days really did drag on forever, and I know that they were supposed to be busy days, but I just wasn't interested in it all. There was the minutiae done well; the labelling of jars where Jeremy and Mr Fong chatted, or Chloe's conversations with her mother, or the prepping of the dough. But when it didn't feel well done, it was a trudge to get through.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Racism
Moderate: Xenophobia and Death of parent
Minor: Grief and Bullying
hailstorm3812's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I am so charmed by then. They are both such interesting characters that really keep you involved in the story. The ADHD Autism alliance remains strong. It is just such a fun read. There is drama and plot without losing the tone that really sells the book. I loved it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism, Xenophobia, and Death of parent
Minor: Bullying
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