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madsmcw_reads's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This was a solid historical romance. It took me a while to get into it because the beginning was fairly slow paced but it did eventually hook me. I loved the themes of women being able to make choices for themselves and consent. There was a lot of steam and at times I thought the word choice was weird but it was still overall enjoyable. The last like 25% is definitely the best part of the story
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Misogyny
jkpiowa's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Emotional abuse
Minor: Classism
qace90's review against another edition
emotional
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
4.0
I received an advance copy from the publisher via Netgalley for review purposes. This in no way influences my review; all words, thoughts, and opinions are my own.
This is a really cute, fun historical romance! I adore the premise of a good girl wanting to explore the more sordid side of society and along the way discovering her own inner strength and power. I also loved the mutual pining between Celeste and Kieran and the development of their relationship as they grow closer. This is truly a delightful romance and I had a lot of fun reading it~
This is a really cute, fun historical romance! I adore the premise of a good girl wanting to explore the more sordid side of society and along the way discovering her own inner strength and power. I also loved the mutual pining between Celeste and Kieran and the development of their relationship as they grow closer. This is truly a delightful romance and I had a lot of fun reading it~
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
bedtimesandbooks's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, Gaslighting, Misogyny, Sexual content, Alcohol, Death of parent, Cursing, Classism, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Homophobia
marysbookinit's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Classism
loveleighreading's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-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
3.5
I really wanted to love this, but unfortunately I feel it's going to be pretty forgettable. Tropes were great, I appreciated the focus on consent, and the attempts at diversity, but this just really fell flat for me. Definitely don't go into this one expecting historical accuracy, which isn't an issue for me but for others to be aware. The high points for me were the spunkiness of the heroine, and the amount of times our poet hero says F**k.
**Free copy of this title provided by publisher, all thoughts are my own*
**Free copy of this title provided by publisher, all thoughts are my own*
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
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