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3.8 AVERAGE
3.8 AVERAGE
I am absolutely addicted to this series and to Bea and Kesgrave. These two together will be the death of me.
Reading other books in the same genre makes me appreciate this series even more. The dynamic between the two MCs is healthier, they have fantastic banter which doesn't change even after they are together and the mysteries are top notch
Reading other books in the same genre makes me appreciate this series even more. The dynamic between the two MCs is healthier, they have fantastic banter which doesn't change even after they are together and the mysteries are top notch
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
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:
No
Fun, as always! I noticed that this book spent a lot of time on small details. Kind of fun - I do always love the little details. But I wanted more of Bea and Kesgrave now that they're engaged. These books are a little agonizing while waiting for Bea and the Duke to finally just get married already!! But I enjoy them so much.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Loveable characters:
Yes
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
One remark from an heiress, Miss Brougham, sent Beatrice Hyde-Clare's tentative hopes for a good (or even semi-decent) season into a tailspin. Years later, Beatrice is now engaged to a duke. And the former Miss Brougham has brought Beatrice a perfect reason not to concentrate on the fact that she will soon be a duchess. She wants Beatrice to find a long-lost family treasure.
Unfortunately, there is more to the story than just that and it sends Beatrice and her fiance off on another adventure, one that threatens their Happily Ever After.
A decent addition to the series. I highly suggest reading them in order as the sum of the total is more than just its parts.
Unfortunately, there is more to the story than just that and it sends Beatrice and her fiance off on another adventure, one that threatens their Happily Ever After.
A decent addition to the series. I highly suggest reading them in order as the sum of the total is more than just its parts.
The characters and their various egotistical personalities really make this series. The mystery itself I generally enjoyed but did not love. I find the disguises improbable. And I do NOT understand why the aunt and uncle have to have this great change of heart. I liked the aunt better when she was assuring the Duke he could still back out.
But it is all still quite funny.
The biggest problem, though it isn't as bad as the last book, is that Beatrice continues to suffer from angsty mood swings. And there is no subtly about it. We're told, not really shown, everything. In fact, the book even acknowledges this!
"But the deadening repetition of her insecurities was precisely the problem, and she could not imagine anything more tedious than being called upon to soothe the same anxieties over and over."
Alas, if only Miss Hyde-Clare had as much sympathy for the reader as she does her fiance.
Otherwise, this truly is a fun book and I'm delighted with the entire series. I eagerly await the next one.
But it is all still quite funny.
The biggest problem, though it isn't as bad as the last book, is that Beatrice continues to suffer from angsty mood swings. And there is no subtly about it. We're told, not really shown, everything. In fact, the book even acknowledges this!
"But the deadening repetition of her insecurities was precisely the problem, and she could not imagine anything more tedious than being called upon to soothe the same anxieties over and over."
Alas, if only Miss Hyde-Clare had as much sympathy for the reader as she does her fiance.
Otherwise, this truly is a fun book and I'm delighted with the entire series. I eagerly await the next one.
