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rumplled's review against another edition
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I liked the dynamic between Penny and Gabe, especially how Penny knows what she wants and is willing to go after it (him). However, the entire plot/premise of the book was just not something I vibed with that much.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault and Pedophilia
drcaligari's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
this my favourite so far because i love penny with all of my being. i laughed out loud so many times i lost count. i genuinely read this book in like 3 or 4 hours bc i couldn't stop. i swear i just never had as much fun with a book than with the wallflower wager.
penny and her farm animals plus parrot plus otter had me smiling the entire time. i just love how she's unabashedly herself.
around the end the book changes tones a bit, exploring themes such as pedophilia, sexual trauma, trauma surrounding living in poverty and in the streets, and child abandonment. it is not exactly heavy, i think the author did a good job of balancing the serious and the light-hearted. her comedy timing was perfect. there were serious things happening but then someone would say just the right thing to break the tension and lighten the mood again. like there would be a life and death situation but you didnt have the time to be tense about it bc in the middle of it ash and chase found time to bicker about the most ridiculous things, you couldn't help but laugh at their absurdity.
the love interest was not what i expected, but i liked him. specially his interactions with ash and chase had me absolutely losing it. plus he telling himself and penny that they can't happen and he can't kiss her only to kiss her every time they meet bc the sexual tension is just that big and he can't resist her. chef's kiss
penny and her farm animals plus parrot plus otter had me smiling the entire time. i just love how she's unabashedly herself.
around the end the book changes tones a bit, exploring themes such as pedophilia, sexual trauma, trauma surrounding living in poverty and in the streets, and child abandonment. it is not exactly heavy, i think the author did a good job of balancing the serious and the light-hearted. her comedy timing was perfect. there were serious things happening but then someone would say just the right thing to break the tension and lighten the mood again. like there would be a life and death situation but you didnt have the time to be tense about it bc in the middle of it ash and chase found time to bicker about the most ridiculous things, you couldn't help but laugh at their absurdity.
the love interest was not what i expected, but i liked him. specially his interactions with ash and chase had me absolutely losing it. plus he telling himself and penny that they can't happen and he can't kiss her only to kiss her every time they meet bc the sexual tension is just that big and he can't resist her. chef's kiss
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Pedophilia and Sexual assault
this is around 60% of the book if im not mistaken. it is mentioned the circumstances surrounding the sexual assault, how the pedophile was a family friend and how he gained her trust as a child and how he manipulated her to keep secret, but not the act itself. later she has to face the pedophile which can be a bit triggering. she has her revenge on him tho and he is left quite unhappy at the endsarareadsromance14's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Pedophilia
delilahreads's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Pedophilia and Sexual assault
joonlily's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Sexual assault, and Pedophilia
chaiandspices's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Pedophilia, and Sexual assault
The book makes it very clear that the tagged triggers are very very wrong. The main character does describe what happened to them in clear terms, voluntarilymeganpbennett's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this book - charming Penny with all of her rescue animals and the ruthless Duke of Ruin make a great couple. Penny meets him, but they don't hit it off until he helps her, starting the titular wallflower wager: Penny's aunt has said that, if Penny can find homes for all of the animals she is caring for before her brother arrives in town and gets her name in the society pages for the ton, she will help convince Penny's brother to allow Penny to stay in town. Gabriel Duke offers to help, if only because Penny's returning to the country will drastically lower the resale value of his house next door. Sparks fly, though they are helped along by the particularly foul-mouthed parrot Penny cares for, and it has a well-earned HEA. While it is Book 3 of the Girl Meets Duke series, it stands on its own, and I read The Duchess Deal because of how much I enjoyed this book.
Content Warnings
Minor: Pedophilia
paolina's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Fluffy, silly, delightful, and at times hilarious.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Sexual assault and Pedophilia
_brookles's review against another edition
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Pedophilia
Mentions of past abuse by a family friend. Nothing graphic. Confronting abuser.mxrumphius's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Pedophilia and Emotional abuse