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totsfions's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I forgot just how much I loved Courtney Milan's writing and characters until I picked this series back up, and I just can't say enough good things. So here is a list. You may enjoy this book if you like:
19th century bicycle shenanigans
#feminism
Gay aunts
Exes to lovers
Nuanced conversations about cultural misunderstandings in relationships
Knowing your own worth, despite what society has to say about you.
You will want to punch several men in the face by the end of it, but it's worth it.
19th century bicycle shenanigans
#feminism
Gay aunts
Exes to lovers
Nuanced conversations about cultural misunderstandings in relationships
Knowing your own worth, despite what society has to say about you.
You will want to punch several men in the face by the end of it, but it's worth it.
sarm's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
misssusan's review
4.0
yessssssss, daisy whitlaw deserved ALL THE THINGS and i am glad milan could be trusted to ensure she got them
4 stars
4 stars
jenjenjeng's review against another edition
4.0
This was a good novella. I liked that the characters were POC and working class. There are some words to live by “Don’t let anyone else’s rubbish inside your bubble”. This book is about perseverance and not letting others get in your way in achieving your goals.
nipomuki's review
5.0
I continue to like this series even better than other books I read by Milan, which seems to go against the trend ;-) I‘ll go check the other reviews as soon as I have given my impression.
This is Daisy‘s book and it was everything I wanted for her. Also this is a working class romance, and we do not get all that many of those in historical romance.
To me her business proposal was as important as the romance. I wanted her to succeed so badly, it hurt.
I adored hearing about Crash‘s family background, even though I am afraid such an upbringing as is described is not very realistic. But I like my HR to be both accurate AND visionary.
Perfect narration.
This is Daisy‘s book and it was everything I wanted for her. Also this is a working class romance, and we do not get all that many of those in historical romance.
To me her business proposal was as important as the romance. I wanted her to succeed so badly, it hurt.
I adored hearing about Crash‘s family background, even though I am afraid such an upbringing as is described is not very realistic. But I like my HR to be both accurate AND visionary.
Perfect narration.
kgroberts13's review
3.0
Not quite as good as other books by Ms. Milan, but still better than most in this genre. Suffered from what many short stories do: everything resolved within the blink of an eye. Still, an enjoyable read.
sm_almon's review against another edition
4.0
This was short and lovely, and I was left with the classic novella complaint - I would have happily read a whole novel about these characters.
melodicfate's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars.
Man, I love Courtney Milan books. Her novellas have never failed to be great yet, and this one is no exception. I loved how this one focused on the working class. Daisy wanted to open a store which catered primarily to women. Crash was a darker race than was acceptable in Victorian England, and wanted to start a shop selling bicycles. Who knew bicycles could be great to read about? Well, I guess anything is possible in Courtney Milan's hands.
I don't usually like the trope of "we used to be together until miscommunication happened", but it really worked here. As a woman, Daisy was told to be less than she was. Crash was used to being looked down upon. Therefore, it was quite easy for them to mistakenly hurt each other. I loved that this was a novella though, there was just enough time for them to work it all out without things being drawn-out.
Now, all I can say is, bring on Camilla's book! If this series is anything like her Brothers Sinister books, it'll just get better from here. And with the whole arranged/convenient marriage thing, it's a no-brainer that I can't wait to read it. This novella was a great one though, and I highly recommend it.
Man, I love Courtney Milan books. Her novellas have never failed to be great yet, and this one is no exception. I loved how this one focused on the working class. Daisy wanted to open a store which catered primarily to women. Crash was a darker race than was acceptable in Victorian England, and wanted to start a shop selling bicycles. Who knew bicycles could be great to read about? Well, I guess anything is possible in Courtney Milan's hands.
I don't usually like the trope of "we used to be together until miscommunication happened", but it really worked here. As a woman, Daisy was told to be less than she was. Crash was used to being looked down upon. Therefore, it was quite easy for them to mistakenly hurt each other. I loved that this was a novella though, there was just enough time for them to work it all out without things being drawn-out.
Now, all I can say is, bring on Camilla's book! If this series is anything like her Brothers Sinister books, it'll just get better from here. And with the whole arranged/convenient marriage thing, it's a no-brainer that I can't wait to read it. This novella was a great one though, and I highly recommend it.