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3.22 AVERAGE
3.22 AVERAGE
DNF @ 54%
Insta-love + 23 H & 19, or so, h–a combination I'm just too old for.
Insta-love + 23 H & 19, or so, h–a combination I'm just too old for.
E' una storia quasi ridicola di un'incomprensione dopo l'altra fra due persone che si amano dal primo momento ma lo scoprono solo alla fine del libro. La cosa mi ha leggermente spazientito, anche perchè più che un libro per adulti il tono mi sembrava molto adolescenziale.
Si ringrazia Netgalley per la gentile preview.
Voto: 3.5 stelle
Si ringrazia Netgalley per la gentile preview.
Voto: 3.5 stelle
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
DNF @ 50 pages. Technically interesting pieces here but Millie seemed 12 years old and for being so smart, doesn't use her brain. The meet cute was just bizarre and Alex made no sense. The only interesting thing was Millie had a nose ring.
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Overall I did enjoy this book, I loved the idea of a fish out of water plus size debutant born in India taking on the marriage mart in London. However o did have a few issues with this book. First off the main reason I picked up this book was sinde it was recommend by a plus size book blog and yes Millie is plus size and Alex LOVES her curves but their is a weight loss plot which I’m not the biggest fan of. Also in romance dialogue is so important to me and the dialogue in this book fell flat. Then I was disappointed that they did not have more mentioned of Indian tradions and culture. This family lived in India for 20 years and all they really talk about is difference in tea and weather, and then wedding henna at the very end. So an entertaining read but not a fav. But i am considering reading more of the series especially Lucy’s book, I liked how she is weird and quirky.
emotional
hopeful
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Cruelly labelled as an "Indian Elephant" due to her larger figure, Millie Ashton struggles to settle into her new home in England when her heart remains in India. Finally making a friend in Lucy Radley, Millie falls for Lucy's charming brother Alex, the Marquess of Brooke, and a known rake. When Millie and Alex are caught sharing an innocent chai in his home, unchaperoned, the two are seperated to save them from scandal. When illiterate Alex has his brother pen him a love letter, and it's addressed to the wrong person, disaster is in store...
This promising read was such a disappointment.
The unique characteristics of Millie (plus sized) and Alex (illiteracy) were poorly handled. Instead of being used to empower them, they were brushed under the rug. Millie changed so completely in the book to conform rather than remaining the unique loveable woman she was, rapidly losing the weight to be accepted by her family and society (BOO!), removing her nose ring, and being emotionally guilted into remaining in England. Alex's illiteracy was also concealed as a shameful flaw. Why include these defining traits if they're "fixed" and covered up?
The story itself dragged on, with too many plot points squeezed into one book. Many felt half-written. Alex's love of good quality chai made me hope he would show interest in moving to India, where Millie longed to return, but this plotline was seemingly abandoned. The mystery of the flowers seemed to set up the story to lead to a fun secret admirer plotline, but this led nowhere, too.
The Clarice plotline and maze scene were awkward, and I rushed through the rest of the book from that point. The one sex scene felt random and unnecessary rather than the triumphant revelation of long-held emotions it could have been
This promising read was such a disappointment.
The unique characteristics of Millie (plus sized) and Alex (illiteracy) were poorly handled. Instead of being used to empower them, they were brushed under the rug. Millie changed so completely in the book to conform rather than remaining the unique loveable woman she was, rapidly losing the weight to be accepted by her family and society (BOO!), removing her nose ring, and being emotionally guilted into remaining in England. Alex's illiteracy was also concealed as a shameful flaw. Why include these defining traits if they're "fixed" and covered up?
The story itself dragged on, with too many plot points squeezed into one book. Many felt half-written. Alex's love of good quality chai made me hope he would show interest in moving to India, where Millie longed to return, but this plotline was seemingly abandoned. The mystery of the flowers seemed to set up the story to lead to a fun secret admirer plotline, but this led nowhere, too.
The Clarice plotline and maze scene were awkward, and I rushed through the rest of the book from that point. The one sex scene felt random and unnecessary rather than the triumphant revelation of long-held emotions it could have been
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Fatphobia, Sexual content, Alcohol
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book was fun for the first half for me, then it got tedious. It was constant miscommunication and messy web of social fuckups. It was still an entertaining read, but I don't think this trope was for me. ALSO, it really irks me that the title is "Letter From a Rake" when the MMC can't read or write...it made me think that this was going to be a writing letters back and forth book WHICH I LOVE, but that wasn't the case. Which may have lead to my disappointment.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fatphobia