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3.42 AVERAGE
3.42 AVERAGE
2.5 but I rounded up.
Societal wallflower, Violet, spend her time at the Spindle Cove Christmas Ball as she does every social event, in the corner watching the festivities. But at the end of the evening, the ball is crashed by a dirty and bleeding man in course attire, who stumbles across the ballroom to collapse at her feet, muttering in a foreign language. She's asked to figure out who he is and what he is doing there.
Over the course of the night, she proves that she is more than the shy young woman standing in a corner letting the rest of Society swirl by her.
+++++
This novella was ok. The steam was ok. I think I may have missed some of the exposition and world explanation because this is a novella that takes place within the series. But for what it was, I wasn't disappointed. But not sure if I will ever seek out the series itself.
Societal wallflower, Violet, spend her time at the Spindle Cove Christmas Ball as she does every social event, in the corner watching the festivities. But at the end of the evening, the ball is crashed by a dirty and bleeding man in course attire, who stumbles across the ballroom to collapse at her feet, muttering in a foreign language. She's asked to figure out who he is and what he is doing there.
Over the course of the night, she proves that she is more than the shy young woman standing in a corner letting the rest of Society swirl by her.
+++++
This novella was ok. The steam was ok. I think I may have missed some of the exposition and world explanation because this is a novella that takes place within the series. But for what it was, I wasn't disappointed. But not sure if I will ever seek out the series itself.
4.5 stars
The always infallible Tessa Dare has done it again.
I just loved this little novella. It managed to be engaging and heart-wrenching, while still being exciting and just all-around lovely. I really liked Violet and the fact that she seemed to be the one who kept saving Christian and was anything but a helpless wallflower. And I liked how Christian recognized her new strength and realized that he loved and admired her even more for it, but still wanted to be the one who protected her. I loved being able to witness their unconventional reunion (and learn about their unconventional courtship) and watch their love for each other reignite and blaze anew. I loved the ending and just wish we could have gotten more of their HEA. Another great novella from one of my favorite authors :)
My Lord Christian Pierce!
The always infallible Tessa Dare has done it again.
I just loved this little novella. It managed to be engaging and heart-wrenching, while still being exciting and just all-around lovely. I really liked Violet and the fact that she seemed to be the one who kept saving Christian and was anything but a helpless wallflower. And I liked how Christian recognized her new strength and realized that he loved and admired her even more for it, but still wanted to be the one who protected her. I loved being able to witness their unconventional reunion (and learn about their unconventional courtship) and watch their love for each other reignite and blaze anew. I loved the ending and just wish we could have gotten more of their HEA. Another great novella from one of my favorite authors :)
My Lord Christian Pierce!
adventurous
emotional
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:
No
3.5. Not my favorite Spindle Cove story, but a fun premise that ends a bit treacly.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Super cute Spindle Cove novella. Violet gets her man in a most unusual way!
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Probably closer to 2.5. It was cute but could be skipped.
Originally 3 star rating. Bumping it up to 4 on reread. Violet impresses me so much. I love that she's healed and changed and gotten stronger from her experiences.
I am quickly becoming a fan of this author. I will be reading the rest of this series as soon as I can manage to lay hands on them.
Violet Winterbottom is strong heroine and we learn about her and her growth as a person.
Violet Winterbottom is strong heroine and we learn about her and her growth as a person.