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3.83 AVERAGE
3.83 AVERAGE
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
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-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
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The Gentleman's Book of Vices - PREVIEW
Read Chapters 1-5!
by Jess Everlee
Five chapters was enough to introduce the main characters and give a hint of what might happen as the book progresses. We meet Charlie in a pub-men’s club catering to those with proclivities a bit different from the mainstream. A name is given to Charlie that will allow him to collect an autograph he desires to have written in a rather lusty novel. Next is the meet-cute between Charlie and author, Miles. And finally, a scene with the bride-to-be, her mother, Charlie, cakes and wines to taste, and an unexpected showing of Miles at the event. I have no idea how the story but was intrigued by the setting, characters, and wondering what would happen after chapter five.
Thank you to NetGalley and Carina Adores for the ARC Preview – This is my honest review.
4 Stars
Read Chapters 1-5!
by Jess Everlee
Five chapters was enough to introduce the main characters and give a hint of what might happen as the book progresses. We meet Charlie in a pub-men’s club catering to those with proclivities a bit different from the mainstream. A name is given to Charlie that will allow him to collect an autograph he desires to have written in a rather lusty novel. Next is the meet-cute between Charlie and author, Miles. And finally, a scene with the bride-to-be, her mother, Charlie, cakes and wines to taste, and an unexpected showing of Miles at the event. I have no idea how the story but was intrigued by the setting, characters, and wondering what would happen after chapter five.
Thank you to NetGalley and Carina Adores for the ARC Preview – This is my honest review.
4 Stars
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A fun romp of a book, but nothing extraordinary. I def felt like the spice was too vanilla for the characters.
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
Entertaining if not slightly predictable
adventurous
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
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
emotional
funny
fast-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