Reviews

The Lady Gets Lucky by Joanna Shupe

smuttymcbookface's review

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? Yes

2.5

Although I loved the premise of this, the writing style and dialogue was not for me. I found the conversations extremely dry and stilted, which meant I found it difficult to view the characters as anything but 2D.

Additionally, I did not find Kit as lovable, nor Alice as brave, as was intended. Kit was frustrating and incapable of thinking with anything other than his genitals. Alice was an enigma. Is she shy? She's been sneaking off her whole life so I doubt it. She was weak in the knees in one scene for everything Kit did, but apparently immune to him the next just for the sake of a funny scene. Also not sure why the love of being called Christopher ended after a single chapter.

Then, the most irredeemable part for me, was when

Forrest had killed himself, and Alice pointed at his dead corpse and told Kit he was going to do the same unless he realised he wanted to marry her. I've read a lot of dark romance over the years and none of the dialogue was as irredeemable as that.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Alcoholism, and Sexual content

Moderate: Suicide

Minor: Child abuse

brigidray's review

3.0

…. Where’s its Pulitzer Prize??

kynikoskyon's review

2.0

A la mitad ya me tenían aburrida los heteros. Los monólogos internos de los protagonistas se repetían hasta el cansancio, tanto que, obvio, empecé a hacer skimming.
El romance al comienzo igual me había engachado, pero estoy muy de acuerdo con una review que leí por acá que decía que el insta-lust mató de entrada el delicioso slow burn que podríamos haber leído entre los protas.

soiah's review against another edition

fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

reeyabeegale's review

4.0

I LOVED IT.

Joanna Shupe has become one of my favorite historical romance authors. I'd definitely buy all of her books if I can.

The romance plot isn't exactly unique, but the storytelling and the personality of Alice Lusk was refreshing. I enjoyed her and Kit so much. I love all their scenes in the kitchen!

I wish there was more to Forrest. And I do hope to see Lockwood and Nellie in the other books in the series.

If you're looking for an HR that is easy and fun to read, you should definitely consider this.

areliaguilar31's review

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

5.0

fbee's review

4.0

Similar vibes as Devil in Winter

merenunley's review

4.75

I loved this. Alice and Kit. She asks for lessons in how to seduce a husband and he falls HARD. Love it when a girl grows into her own and realizes what she can accomplish. 

msmilevska's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

wildeflower16's review

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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? Yes

4.0

Ohhhhh boy. This was my first Rake/Wallflower romance and it did NOT disappoint. Kit Ward, you perfect sweet scoundrel. This series is so sexy and fun, it’s a joy to read these. No notes, loved it, couldn’t get enough!