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lanna_aud's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Gaslighting, and Pedophilia
ranjanireviewsreads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This book seems like it should have an illustrated cover. I LOVED IT SO MUCH HOLY SHIT??!!
I've never, ever picked up historical romances. Historical fiction in general is not my cup of tea. HOWEVER. If you drop a novel with two gorgeous leads with hearts of gold and ANIMALS??? I have been won over.
The fact that Penny is the definition of a strong, independent woman while also representing her "times" is so amazing.
The only thing I didn't quite like is how quickly the romance bloomed in Gabriel's point of view. One chapter, he was thirsting over her physically (valid) and the next, he was head over heels. It honestly gave me whiplash and took away a little of the magic from the development of their relationship
Nevertheless, I loved it and enjoyed it and I am definitely picking up more of Tessa Dare's novels.
Spice: 🌶🌶🌶🌶
SO GOOD. Classic sex scenes, a mirror scene *wiggles eyebrows* and a loooooot of slow burn.
P.S.: my spice ratings are a new thing and I am mainly rating off of ✨vibes✨ and don't have an actual scale.
I've never, ever picked up historical romances. Historical fiction in general is not my cup of tea. HOWEVER. If you drop a novel with two gorgeous leads with hearts of gold and ANIMALS??? I have been won over.
The fact that Penny is the definition of a strong, independent woman while also representing her "times" is so amazing.
The only thing I didn't quite like is how quickly the romance bloomed in Gabriel's point of view. One chapter, he was thirsting over her physically (valid) and the next, he was head over heels. It honestly gave me whiplash and took away a little of the magic from the development of their relationship
Nevertheless, I loved it and enjoyed it and I am definitely picking up more of Tessa Dare's novels.
Spice: 🌶🌶🌶🌶
SO GOOD. Classic sex scenes, a mirror scene *wiggles eyebrows* and a loooooot of slow burn.
P.S.: my spice ratings are a new thing and I am mainly rating off of ✨vibes✨ and don't have an actual scale.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual content, Cursing, Gaslighting, Classism, Abandonment, and Pedophilia
TW/CW: - sexual assault (moderate description; occurs off-page) -pedophilia (moderate description; occurs off-page) - sexual content (graphic) - cursing (moderate) - slavery (minor; allusion) - selling of child (minor; mention)
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