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3.83 AVERAGE
3.83 AVERAGE
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was a very fun read. It was charming, it had drama, it had friendships coming together. I enjoyed the journey it took me on!
emotional
funny
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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia
2.5 stars - lots of potential but never quite delivered
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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:
Complicated
I remember hearing a lot of good things about this book around its release, and as it turns out, people were right. This was so lovely and fun. I loved Charlie, and I loved Miles, and I'm actually not sure which of them is my favorite. And the side characters were just as lovely -- historical queer communities, my beloved.
I did think some of the ending information was a little more contrived than I felt necessary, but overall, everything about this was so excellent, especially for a debut. I will definitely be reading the rest of this series.
I did think some of the ending information was a little more contrived than I felt necessary, but overall, everything about this was so excellent, especially for a debut. I will definitely be reading the rest of this series.
It feels like I can’t put these little romance books down to save my life recently. This was a short and pretty easy read for me. I think that there was really strong character development and plot over the course of the book that complimented the central romance well and kept the story well paced.
The sex scenes were decently spicy, but with the premise of our main characters coalescing over salacious, debaucherous erotica novels, I feel like there was a lot left to be desired. The two main characters had undeniable chemistry, and I think pushing the boundaries for them in their affair would have been insanely and interestingly hot.
There was also a lot more emotional turbulence than I anticipated, especially in the last half of the book, but I appreciate the attempt at a sort of unique twist to the story that brought a happy ending to all our characters while tying up any loose ends. Was it the best thought out plot in the history of plots? Maybe not, I feel like the happenstances and reveals were a little confusing and busy. But overall, this was a really cute little queer historical romance.
The sex scenes were decently spicy, but with the premise of our main characters coalescing over salacious, debaucherous erotica novels, I feel like there was a lot left to be desired. The two main characters had undeniable chemistry, and I think pushing the boundaries for them in their affair would have been insanely and interestingly hot.
There was also a lot more emotional turbulence than I anticipated, especially in the last half of the book, but I appreciate the attempt at a sort of unique twist to the story that brought a happy ending to all our characters while tying up any loose ends. Was it the best thought out plot in the history of plots? Maybe not, I feel like the happenstances and reveals were a little confusing and busy. But overall, this was a really cute little queer historical romance.
funny
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
It was fine once I started pretending it to wasn’t supposed to take place in 1883.
Also, what kind of molly house keeps a written record of its patrons’ full names and occupation? Especially one that’s been raided before. I am still angry about this .
lighthearted
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