Reviews - Something in the Heir

503 reviews for:

Something in the Heir

Suzanne Enoch

3.46 AVERAGE

mackinziereads's review against another edition

4.5

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

slpchristy's review against another edition

4.0

lighthearted medium-paced

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

811emily's review against another edition

3.0

funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

plottrysts's review against another edition

3.0

Something in the Heir is a departure for Enoch (at least, compared to the ones we've read). It has a pretty classic HR setup: due to inheritance shenanigans, Emmie has to marry quickly. So, she makes a marriage deal with her childhood friend, Will: she'll support his career and he'll secure this awesome manor house for them. The only hitch is that they have to provide an heir within 7 years or they lose the estate. So far, so HR - we figured they'd probably just have to try really hard in year 6 or something. Here's where we start moving off of the track: fast forward 8 years and since they've been unable to produce any kids, Emmie has just invented a couple of them. Will only discovers this when they are summoned to her grandfather's estate, where they are required to show up for his birthday, children in tow. So... they decide to "borrow" a couple of orphans from an orphanage and pass them off as their own kids.

The writing in the book is superb: Enoch works with at least 8 viewpoint characters, including the main couple and the two borrowed children, and the reader is never confused about whose perspective they're in. That said, the entire concept and execution from the moment the children are procured is a tough sell. The Pershings are literally exploiting these two orphans, and despite their excuses ("it's a holiday from the orphanage!" "They're learning skills for the future!") they all know it. Enoch's inspiration seems to be screwball comedies, but we felt that the situation was a little too tragic for us. We were also disappointed that the romance seemed to be back-burnered. We're not sure who the intended audience is for this one, because even if you love traditional Regencies, there just isn't enough time spent with the primary couple to produce a satisfactory HEA.

25-Word Summaries:

Laine: Children cannot be treated like mini adults capable of giving consent and managing their lives on their own, even if they are sad tragic orphans.

Meg: This is for people in the mood for a classic Hollywood screwball romcom. That said, I was in the mood for classic Suzanne Enoch HR.

This objective review is based on a complimentary copy of the novel.

jcardwell2022's review against another edition

3.0

I have to be honest I went into this book thinking it was a historical fiction romance novel. I was slightly disappointed. I loved the small children in the book and the way that William took care of Emmeline. The overall plot was okay but not the best storyline I have read. I would have been so much happier with this book if there had been a bit more romance between William and Emmeline. Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin's Griffin for the e-ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

hbea's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

rebeccasreadingcorner's review against another edition

5.0

funny lighthearted

Loveable characters: Yes

Suzanne Enoch has a beautiful talent for crafting fun, entertaining tales with more than a touch of chaos. Something in the Heir is an excellent addition to that collection. Will and Emmie have their hands full, and it's a blast to watch.