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sueread2030's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
tense
medium-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? Yes
5.0
katielauramc's review against another edition
funny
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? No
4.25
busy_reader's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
This book was frustrating to read. It was a struggle to get through. The premise was good. The theme of a guardian falling in love with his ward is common in historical romances. However, the interaction between the two main characters, Dunford and Henrietta, often felt repetitive and stilted. The depth of emotion was not there. There were too many lengthy descriptions that did not move the plot forward. Towards the end, it lost its pull. A fair offering. I did enjoy the sights and sounds of the ballrooms and walks in the park, transporting me to another time.
jackiehorne's review against another edition
2.0
Quinn's third novel. Better than SPLENDID, but still not up to the standard of her later works.
dee_reads23's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
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
3.5
gidelmondes1's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
marvellousofia's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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? Yes
3.75
manuelaam's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
lauriestein's review against another edition
1.0
also too dumb to finish, not sure why I'm surprised, although I usually like the ward premise.