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3.81 AVERAGE
3.81 AVERAGE
4 stars
ARC provided by Avon through NetGalley for honest review
This was what I was expecting and so much more! The slow burn with these two was amazing. Enjoyed following Hell's Belles and all the hijinks, trouble, and shenanigans they got up to in this book. Also can't wait for their stories.
Trigger Warnings: violence, physical assault, murder, mentions of sexual harassment, and mention of loss of parents
ARC provided by Avon through NetGalley for honest review
This was what I was expecting and so much more! The slow burn with these two was amazing. Enjoyed following Hell's Belles and all the hijinks, trouble, and shenanigans they got up to in this book. Also can't wait for their stories.
Trigger Warnings: violence, physical assault, murder, mentions of sexual harassment, and mention of loss of parents
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Totally fun distraction read. Much thanks to Nerdette podcast for the rec!
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
A pretty solid romance with fun historical elements and really excellent side characters. Seems like a good author to go to for quick comfort reads.
No one writes a book quite like Sarah MacLean. Bombshell is a heavy hitter of a historical romance, and has all of the best MacLean hallmarks. Deeply broken characters who fit together like puzzle pieces, angst, steam and the best hard-won happily-ever-afters. This new series - Hell's Belles - promises to be such a wild adventure exploring London outside of Mayfair.
Sesily Talbot does what she wants without regard for Society's rules - after all, they've never worked for her. She doesn't care if she's labeled as scandalous, and doesn't let anything bother her - except, that is, Caleb Calhoun, her sister's business partner, who seems to want her, then runs away to America whenever she gets too close. Sesily and her friends, the Hell's Belles, make it a point to help women who have been wronged and serve up their own brand of justice, however their latest target is a little too close to Caleb's own secrets, and he has to try to keep Sesily from getting too close to danger (or so he thinks).
It's hard to understate just how thoroughly MacLean's books are able to grab your attention and keep you hooked. Bombshell is a wonderful novel, and I am so glad to have read it.
Sesily Talbot does what she wants without regard for Society's rules - after all, they've never worked for her. She doesn't care if she's labeled as scandalous, and doesn't let anything bother her - except, that is, Caleb Calhoun, her sister's business partner, who seems to want her, then runs away to America whenever she gets too close. Sesily and her friends, the Hell's Belles, make it a point to help women who have been wronged and serve up their own brand of justice, however their latest target is a little too close to Caleb's own secrets, and he has to try to keep Sesily from getting too close to danger (or so he thinks).
It's hard to understate just how thoroughly MacLean's books are able to grab your attention and keep you hooked. Bombshell is a wonderful novel, and I am so glad to have read it.
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
fast-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:
Complicated
I liked the idea of a historical girl gang and romance, and am looking forward to the rest in the series. Quick read!
Sesily Talbot has got to be one of the best heroines in historical romance! A feminist badass before her time, I am crushing on her even more than our hero, Caleb. He was great too, but even Caleb would agree that he doesn’t hold a candle to Sesily.
This romance put me firmly in 1838 and it was a fun escape. The writing I was fantastic and Sesily and her lady friends truly stole the show.
Caleb, however, was a great cinnamon roll hero who let Sesily shine and it’s refreshing to see the more recent historical romances do that.
I loved this one and Sarah MacLean can do no wrong by me!
This romance put me firmly in 1838 and it was a fun escape. The writing I was fantastic and Sesily and her lady friends truly stole the show.
Caleb, however, was a great cinnamon roll hero who let Sesily shine and it’s refreshing to see the more recent historical romances do that.
I loved this one and Sarah MacLean can do no wrong by me!
This was such a fun book! Caleb and Sesily deserve to be happy for the rest of their lives, no one ever be mean to them ever again!!!!
An absolute delight. Full of secrecy, honor, justice, and a health dose of quick witted banter, Bombshell blew me away. Sarah MacLean has such a way with words and I am in awe every time.
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