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blondofondo's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
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
4.0
Great book and a happy ending. Very funny. Loved the characters. It’s a relaxing, light read. Good for anyone who enjoys a Fluffy rom com. I’ll be reading the next books in the series (following her sisters love stories)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Sexual content, and Abandonment
Minor: Death of parent, Terminal illness, and Grief
sarahflanders's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Death of parent, Death, and Grief
dianaschmidty's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
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? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment
Moderate: Infidelity and Grief
Minor: Death of parent
samchase112's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
3.0
Light, fluffy romance with an intriguing plot and entertaining characters — that still somehow felt to be dragging on and on. I enjoyed the antics and blossoming romance, but this book just felt 100 pages too long; I wanted it to speed up as early as 20% in. I think a cut-down of one of the threads — or two or three lies — would have gone a long way in streamlining the story and making it more charming than lulling. There was also an immature tint to the characters, particularly Hugh, that stood out most in the beginning but persisted in his attitudes and inner monologue right through to the end. If the book had totally embraced that satirical bent, I would have loved it more… but instead, I'm left here having enjoyed my stay, but not enough to remember much of what occurred.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Abandonment
Moderate: Death of parent, Alcoholism, Alcohol, and Grief
Minor: Cancer and Terminal illness
madsmcw_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment and Death of parent
Moderate: Sexual content
bedtimesandbooks's review against another edition
hopeful
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? Yes
2.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism, Alcohol, Infidelity, Addiction, Abandonment, Sexual content, Cancer, Alcoholism, and Death of parent
nebraskanwriter's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
“Hugh felt the breath he didn’t realize he was holding escape…”
The above line was the love interest’s reaction when he finds out Minerva is still a virgin and has not been “compromised.” Nope, did not like this book.
The above line was the love interest’s reaction when he finds out Minerva is still a virgin and has not been “compromised.” Nope, did not like this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting, Grief, Sexism, Death of parent, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Sexual content
bookfortbuilder's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-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? It's complicated
3.25
It was ok. I didn’t feel like the hero’s reasons for staying single were solid. Actually it was down right ridiculous. They youngest sister seemed superfluous. And the other sister seemed way too dramatic and cynical for her own good.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment
Minor: Death of parent and Infidelity
bookishflower's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
3.5
3.5 ⭐️🐝
‘She paused and then giggled. He wanted to catch the infectious sound in his fist and keep it forever’
This was my first historical romance so I didn’t know what to expect but wanted something to cure my Bridgerton season 2 (and aggressive fantasy) hangover and this did the job.
If the fake dating plot of Bridgerton season one merged with the pining of season 2 with an additional hand-flex scene borrowed from Pride and Prejudice (2005), you’d have this book.
Hugh was a flirtatious rake with a heart of gold which I’m always a softie for, Diana and Payne stole the show completely with their funny remarks and strong characterisation, and the fake fiancée lie getting increasingly more out of hand and ridiculous was highly entertaining. This was fun, easy and escapist.
However, if you’re not a fan of the miscommunication trope even a little bit probably best to put the book down. You’ll need to suspend your belief for this one for your entertainment’s sake! I also unfortunately feel Vee was too childish and selfish, acting more like a bratty five year old than a seventeen year old girl. I’m not sure how the author will make her likeable/more realistic when it comes to her book…
However, all in all, this was an entertaining, easy and funny historical romance!
‘She paused and then giggled. He wanted to catch the infectious sound in his fist and keep it forever’
This was my first historical romance so I didn’t know what to expect but wanted something to cure my Bridgerton season 2 (and aggressive fantasy) hangover and this did the job.
If the fake dating plot of Bridgerton season one merged with the pining of season 2 with an additional hand-flex scene borrowed from Pride and Prejudice (2005), you’d have this book.
Hugh was a flirtatious rake with a heart of gold which I’m always a softie for, Diana and Payne stole the show completely with their funny remarks and strong characterisation, and the fake fiancée lie getting increasingly more out of hand and ridiculous was highly entertaining. This was fun, easy and escapist.
However, if you’re not a fan of the miscommunication trope even a little bit probably best to put the book down. You’ll need to suspend your belief for this one for your entertainment’s sake! I also unfortunately feel Vee was too childish and selfish, acting more like a bratty five year old than a seventeen year old girl. I’m not sure how the author will make her likeable/more realistic when it comes to her book…
However, all in all, this was an entertaining, easy and funny historical romance!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Death of parent, Grief, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Infidelity
maregred's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Infidelity, Sexual content, and Death of parent
Minor: Cancer, Classism, and Terminal illness