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3.84 AVERAGE
3.84 AVERAGE
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.
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.
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.
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
slow-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
Courtney Milan is truly the master of writing novellas you can really give shits about. There’s a full, satisfying plot arc, steam, and a happy ending, all in half the pages of her full-length (also excellent) novels.
i've been pouring through courtney's backlist (i think i've read something close to 15 of her books this year), so maybe that's why this one doesn't sparkle like her other books. i know how good her recent books have been (the duke who didn't? the devil comes courting? impeccable), and this one just doesn't feel like it has the same meticulous relationship building or rich character backstories that the others do (this is a novella tho, which always are a crapshoot in terms of these elements).
might try this again later, but this is gonna be a dnf for now.
might try this again later, but this is gonna be a dnf for now.
emotional
funny
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:
Complicated
Probably a little closer to 4 1/2, but I really loved this one.
3.5 stars, but I'll round up because Courtney Milan is one of my favourite people.
I love that this book focused on lower class characters, who usually don't feature in HR. I also loved how it built on Daisy's character as established in Once Upon a Marquess and showed how her friendship with Judith has changed since Judith's marriage. But mostly I loved how both Daisy and Crash dealt with the deck that so often seemed stacked against them and ended up building a life together that was completely on their own terms. I wish I could be that brave.
I love that this book focused on lower class characters, who usually don't feature in HR. I also loved how it built on Daisy's character as established in Once Upon a Marquess and showed how her friendship with Judith has changed since Judith's marriage. But mostly I loved how both Daisy and Crash dealt with the deck that so often seemed stacked against them and ended up building a life together that was completely on their own terms. I wish I could be that brave.