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3.74 AVERAGE
3.74 AVERAGE
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
fast-paced
adventurous
emotional
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
My Review:⭐️⭐⭐⭐/ 5 stars
If you are looking for a book that will satiate your Bridgerton withdrawals with a touch of Jane Austen romance, then this is the book! I could not put it down! This book tells the story of an American heiress August Crenshaw - who is a woman ahead of her time in the 19th century. She wants to be a part of the family business, Crenshaw Ironworks, alongside her father and brother - following in the footsteps of her grandfather. However, being a woman during this time gave her limited abilities to do so and after marriage, almost impossible. Her family are unfathomably wealthy but don’t have the respect of their peers due to their “new money” status. They seek an aristocratic title - enter Evan Sterling, Duke of Rothschild in England, who desperately needs to marry wealthy to save his family from financial ruin. The Crenshaws strike up an agreement for him to court their youngest daughter, Violet, who is much more amenable and “duchess-like.” However, after Evan meets August, he can’t stop thinking of her even though she challenges him at every corner. Their chemistry is undeniable, but if she decides to marry,she would be losing her independence as a single woman and her role at her family company. This historical romance is perfectly romantic and steamy - but also such fun bantering dialogue. This seems to be the first book of the series and I absolutely cannot wait for the sequel!
Thank you to Berkeley Publications and Netgalley for my advanced copy in exchange for my honest review!
My Review:⭐️⭐⭐⭐/ 5 stars
If you are looking for a book that will satiate your Bridgerton withdrawals with a touch of Jane Austen romance, then this is the book! I could not put it down! This book tells the story of an American heiress August Crenshaw - who is a woman ahead of her time in the 19th century. She wants to be a part of the family business, Crenshaw Ironworks, alongside her father and brother - following in the footsteps of her grandfather. However, being a woman during this time gave her limited abilities to do so and after marriage, almost impossible. Her family are unfathomably wealthy but don’t have the respect of their peers due to their “new money” status. They seek an aristocratic title - enter Evan Sterling, Duke of Rothschild in England, who desperately needs to marry wealthy to save his family from financial ruin. The Crenshaws strike up an agreement for him to court their youngest daughter, Violet, who is much more amenable and “duchess-like.” However, after Evan meets August, he can’t stop thinking of her even though she challenges him at every corner. Their chemistry is undeniable, but if she decides to marry,she would be losing her independence as a single woman and her role at her family company. This historical romance is perfectly romantic and steamy - but also such fun bantering dialogue. This seems to be the first book of the series and I absolutely cannot wait for the sequel!
Thank you to Berkley Publications and Netgalley for my advanced copy in exchange for my honest review!
US Pub date: January 26,2021
loved this book! the way evan was obsessed with her the whole time! their chemistry was amazing and i loved seeing august soften as she got to know evan better. i also love how they make the most of the situation at hand. i just wish we got an epilogue!
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
fast-paced
So... what I liked about this is that it kind of reads like the ultimate fantasy romance. Hero grows and understands the value of the heroine as a person, needs to grovel and prove himself worthy of her -not just I have a title and your parents are making you marry me- but actually choosing a partnership. A lot of poking at the patriarchy, historical/society arbitrary rules and challenging them.
Pretty enjoyable read.
Pretty enjoyable read.