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emmalg's review
dark
sad
slow-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This is the second Eikli book I have read, her writing and the editing surpasses that of many authors of period romance.
The plot of this story is original, though a few twists are quite predictable, but I'm sorry to say I didn't like it much. It felt too slow, with too much repetition to make it a pleasurable read. There is no humour, and worst of all for me, there were so many hateful characters that I couldn't find what I look for in a period romance. It built up a state of unpleasant unease and dislike in me, I was constantly on edge whilst reading it.
If you like the more serious romances you might enjoy this, but it is definitely not for me, I prefer something a bit more lighthearted.
The plot of this story is original, though a few twists are quite predictable, but I'm sorry to say I didn't like it much. It felt too slow, with too much repetition to make it a pleasurable read. There is no humour, and worst of all for me, there were so many hateful characters that I couldn't find what I look for in a period romance. It built up a state of unpleasant unease and dislike in me, I was constantly on edge whilst reading it.
If you like the more serious romances you might enjoy this, but it is definitely not for me, I prefer something a bit more lighthearted.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse
Minor: Rape
There is a scene of not entirely consensual sex
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