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thegothiclibrary's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
This book overlaps with the events of The Queer Principles of Kit Webb but you don’t necessarily need to have read the previous book.
Though the relationship at the center of this novel is between a man and a woman, at least one of the pair is bisexual and the book still explores underrepresented areas of sex and sexuality.
Though the relationship at the center of this novel is between a man and a woman, at least one of the pair is bisexual and the book still explores underrepresented areas of sex and sexuality.
lbarsk's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars in reality.
Oh my god, it didn’t even occur to me until I saw Akiva’s review of The Queer Principles of Kit Webb that this is a ROBIN HOOD AND MAID MARIAN REDUX, LOL. But it was an enjoyable one, that’s for sure! Cat Sebastian’s anti-wealth, anti-landlord, anti-aristocracy bent shines through in this one, and I appreciated that Robb was never like, “Okay, I can be a GOOD Duke unlike Marian’s shitty abusive husband / Percy’s shitty abusive dad.”
The chemistry between Robb and Marian is EXCELLENT, and I love how head-over-heels Robb was for Marian. At times things felt like they were moving a liiiittle fast, especially the ending, but overall this was another excellent Cat Sebastian read. Truly everything she does is such a treat.
Oh my god, it didn’t even occur to me until I saw Akiva’s review of The Queer Principles of Kit Webb that this is a ROBIN HOOD AND MAID MARIAN REDUX, LOL. But it was an enjoyable one, that’s for sure! Cat Sebastian’s anti-wealth, anti-landlord, anti-aristocracy bent shines through in this one, and I appreciated that Robb was never like, “Okay, I can be a GOOD Duke unlike Marian’s shitty abusive husband / Percy’s shitty abusive dad.”
The chemistry between Robb and Marian is EXCELLENT, and I love how head-over-heels Robb was for Marian. At times things felt like they were moving a liiiittle fast, especially the ending, but overall this was another excellent Cat Sebastian read. Truly everything she does is such a treat.
marisa_fe's review
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This was a solid read! It did take me very long to get through but that’s not the books fault! I loved the characters and definitely love how Marian was written! I will also admit I did not read the first book but that was not purposeful! 1/3 of the way through i realized it was part of a series but honestly i think it was fine! would i have enjoyed the book more if i read the first book? probably but it didn’t completely ruin my experience if that makes sense! The characters were fun to read and the plot was very enjoyable! It did get a bit slow at the end but it doesn’t last too long! Maybe i’ll even read the first book now ahhaha highly reccomend this book if you like historical romances like this
meevees's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
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
5.0
yeager's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
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
4.5
telurin's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.5
Worst book of all the ones I've read from Cat. Rob is not my fave, Marian is great but circles over the same problems to many times before actually *doing* anything about them.
Usually Cats books end right at the climax of the story and I find myself wanting more, but this one drags and I find myself wishing she had spent the same effort on others that she did on this one.
Specific things that require a spoiler tag:There's also the issue of how can they move Marians father to the Clare house if Rob isn't taking the title and Percy has abdicated. All in all, the question of succesion thread of the book was left at loose ends and its unsatisfying to say the least.
We also never get a satisfying conclusion to Marians issues with motherhood (the baby is well taken care of and loved by her friends, but we never get how Marian *feels* about it)
Usually Cats books end right at the climax of the story and I find myself wanting more, but this one drags and I find myself wishing she had spent the same effort on others that she did on this one.
Specific things that require a spoiler tag:
We also never get a satisfying conclusion to Marians issues with motherhood (the baby is well taken care of and loved by her friends, but we never get how Marian *feels* about it)