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nemegarcia's review
Was in a rut and needed something light. Uhmm all i can think about is the Contrapoints’ Twilight video to justify this romance. Wouldn’t necessarily say i enjoyed it (just blehh imo, ive read better problematic chemistry) but yah had to remind myself of the…point of the genre.
prisreadallnight's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I've been meaning to read this series for a while and started with the audiobooks because spotify had them available. I had a great time listening to this first book and the only reason why im giving it 4.5 stats its because I was very annoyed with both of the main characters during a good chunk of the book otherwise its a good read and I will continue to listen to the other books.
mostlyfated's review
4.0
A solid 4 star read for me. I love that Maddie is actually a very accomplished tennis player during a time when not many women were serious athletes. I love the scenes in Newport and all the detailed description of the mansions during the Gilded Age. As always, Joanna Shupe is a favorite for strong character with well researched history setting of the Gilded Age of New York society. Joanna will continue to be an auto buy for me.
sarahsbookishreads's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
kurlybean's review
I wasn't feeling the characters. I feel like they were not being well developed.
preciousbean513's review
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
The characters in this book were beyond frustrating. I had so much anxiety towards the end because of course a breakup would happen at 92%!!! That should be a crime. Im just so mad because both characters were being so annoying. Like Harrison in the beginning was funny but then he was kinda only thinking of himself and how he can win her. Even if that means she will be talked badly in society. He was like chill its all good and shes like yeah for you cause you are a man. Then the keeping secrets thing was something else that made me annoyed. You know its going to come back and bite you in the butt so why do it. I liked the author’s previous series. Both characters just frustrated me.
romanceandraindrops's review against another edition
emotional
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Audiobook Read (Libby)
Narrator: Justine Eyre
2.5🌟
I needed a pallet cleanser from contemporary romance so I decided to pick this book up. I do enjoy this author's writing style, but this story and characters did not work for me. Partly I Judy have a hard time adjusting to a historical romance that's set in that specific time period.
But the narrator was fantastic!
Narrator: Justine Eyre
2.5🌟
I needed a pallet cleanser from contemporary romance so I decided to pick this book up. I do enjoy this author's writing style, but this story and characters did not work for me. Partly I Judy have a hard time adjusting to a historical romance that's set in that specific time period.
But the narrator was fantastic!
aeblack's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0