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3.83 AVERAGE
3.83 AVERAGE
Found family and and a good romance are all I need in a story these days, and this one featured both. The Gentleman's Book of Vices was honestly a lot more heartfelt than the synopsis makes it out to be, presenting a handful of varyingly troubled characters that I came to adore. The grumpy x sunshine dynamic is always a delight to read about when executed well, and I loved it in this case, where both the protagonist and love interest had intriguing backstories to explain their demeanor (particularly Miles, the poor guy).
For such a short book, Everlee accomplished a decent amount of character development, with just enough background plot to propel the central romance. One of my favourite scenes was when Charlie finally introduced Miles to his sweet friends (more family than anything) at The Curious Fox; I just loved the dynamic between them all! This was such a charming little book, one that's perfect for escaping a reading slump, or when you're simply in need of a mindless read.
For such a short book, Everlee accomplished a decent amount of character development, with just enough background plot to propel the central romance. One of my favourite scenes was when Charlie finally introduced Miles to his sweet friends (more family than anything) at The Curious Fox; I just loved the dynamic between them all! This was such a charming little book, one that's perfect for escaping a reading slump, or when you're simply in need of a mindless read.
This story had so much potential but the characters had zero chemistry and both were dealing with trauma that just got glazed over in a way that felt very rushed/unrealistic.
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
medium-paced
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This just... oh my god I love it so much, I was SOOOOOOO angry at Charlie when I thoight he was going to leave alma, and then the switch around where she left him at the alter and smithy retrieved him <33333 oh I love it. pulling my hair out in frustration with the characters and crying about them five minutes later. this.... I love this so much.
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Eh. I wanted to love this, really, but eh. Why is the main character so bumbling? I could not understand what attracted anyone to him, and therefore just really didn't care about the romance. No one was likeable in this book. There was so much potential, but this book just did not hit for me.