Reviews

My Last Duchess by Eloisa James

itclouie's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

mollywetta's review against another edition

So fluffy. there was basically no conflict in this entire novel, which is the kind of pandemic read I was looking for, and it was a fun look at more of the Wilde family. Only recommended to those who have read the rest of hte series.

aprilparker97's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.5

jackiehorne's review against another edition

2.0

A slight novella prequel to James’ Wilde series. Insta-love and cute ahistorical kids, both of which are not my favorites.

freckleduck's review against another edition

4.0

I don’t love insta love, but I did like the characters and the setting. It was a nice quick read.

laurenjcarter28's review against another edition

funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.0

hannahkiwi's review against another edition

emotional funny relaxing medium-paced

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

4.5

jody_diou's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

mirrorchaser's review against another edition

4.0

I'd never heard of or read any of the other Wildes books, so it was my first time meeting all of the family. I didn't find that I was confused or that I "should have known" anything. I think that is the true trademark of a good prequel. I also didn't think this was a novella, because it was a fully fleshed out story! I think I would have been very happy to find this book if I had found the other books first. It checked all of my novella boxes, which is rare.

I thought the romance truly shined through in this book, and the characters had one very unusual thing in common for the time - they love their families! So many aristocratic families are far more interested in social climbing or businesses than they are in raising their children. That is clearly a factor that draws them closer together, aside from Hugo's love at first sight moment.

threeundertwopnw's review

emotional lighthearted relaxing slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

Not much plot. Love at first sight, followed by convincing the lady to marry him. A ton of filler excerpts at the end.