Scan barcode
pamila's review
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
bookishmya's review
4.0
I thoroughly enjoyed the adventures of Simeon and Myrtle. Her boldness is a delightful surprise. Their instant ease and camaraderie set the tone for a pleasant story. It is told with light humour, easy friendship and toasty chemistry. Their lightness of their relationship is the true beauty of the story. Even intimate time is cast with the humour of a settled close couple. I loved that!
The brotherhood of the bastard 5 is the glue that holds it all together. Without these brothers none of the matches in this series would have happened. In true idiotic male fashion, Simeon is blind to how things don’t go right. But his friends come together to shine a spotlight on his misunderstanding so he can make I right.
Myrtle’s surprise supports was so heartwarming, I did not expect it all but in true spirit of this series. I simply love the bonds of friendship, family and love created here. A great read and I can’t wait for more in this series.
The brotherhood of the bastard 5 is the glue that holds it all together. Without these brothers none of the matches in this series would have happened. In true idiotic male fashion, Simeon is blind to how things don’t go right. But his friends come together to shine a spotlight on his misunderstanding so he can make I right.
Myrtle’s surprise supports was so heartwarming, I did not expect it all but in true spirit of this series. I simply love the bonds of friendship, family and love created here. A great read and I can’t wait for more in this series.
juliereadsromance's review
emotional
inspiring
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
4.5
This is a delight of a historical romance. FMC is odd, maybe neurodiverse in today’s parlance. Really, she’s just a lovely girl who is good at math and sometimes doesn’t filter her comments as much in social settings as many other girls in her position.
MMC is an artist and described as basically the most handsome man that has ever lived.
This is a really lovely historical romance with a good pace for both plot and character development.
Low angst, but not rom-commy or superficial. The characters are great. The book is well written. And, it doesn’t feel like your “typical” historical romsnce.
I highly recommend it!
MMC is an artist and described as basically the most handsome man that has ever lived.
This is a really lovely historical romance with a good pace for both plot and character development.
Low angst, but not rom-commy or superficial. The characters are great. The book is well written. And, it doesn’t feel like your “typical” historical romsnce.
I highly recommend it!
mskennedyreads's review against another edition
3.75
More fun and fluid writing than the second one. More characterization that rings true. Wrapped up a bit abruptly.
chandelierskies's review against another edition
The heroine is apparently the only person that is smart and it’s her only personality trait. Very annoying to constantly be told how different she is for liking math and how that means she has no friends because no one else has a big brain like she does. 🙄 As if the character couldn’t have a love of math but also other interests that allow her to get along with friends and peers.
argylelove's review
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Sexism
sabrinacamp's review
The style of writing was boring, the characters were so cringey, and it was too much telling, not enough showing
I really struggled with this book and ended up DNFing it at 10%.
I was obsessed with the cover and love the whole color theme for this series, but this was my second attempt at reading a Frampton novel and frankly I was just bored. I picked this book up multiple times to try and get through the beginning, and see if I would like the rest, but when I realized that I was just dreading reading this when I have other ARCs that I would prefer to spend my time on, I realized that it was time to call it quits.
I think that I also don't like Myrtle's characterization, as she is made out to be an elitists who is good at math, but to an extreme level that anyone who isn't is an idiot. As she says, "And all of the gentlemen, and most of the ladies, Myrtle knew were idiots." (3%). That definitely started me off in a rough place with this book. I get that the bar is low, but this is just a weak character trait, that everyone is too stupid for her. And then on top of this, she threatens Simeon into doing her bidding by holding money over his head. This is not a simple work a job for money situation. This is one with a power dynamic where Simeon's livelihood and his ward's are threatened by this woman who wants to go to London for a little adventure because her life is so hard as a wealthy aristocrat who is so smart and good at math, and doesn't like any of her marriage prospects.
I just could not get behind these characters or this conflict.
I really struggled with this book and ended up DNFing it at 10%.
I was obsessed with the cover and love the whole color theme for this series, but this was my second attempt at reading a Frampton novel and frankly I was just bored. I picked this book up multiple times to try and get through the beginning, and see if I would like the rest, but when I realized that I was just dreading reading this when I have other ARCs that I would prefer to spend my time on, I realized that it was time to call it quits.
I think that I also don't like Myrtle's characterization, as she is made out to be an elitists who is good at math, but to an extreme level that anyone who isn't is an idiot. As she says, "And all of the gentlemen, and most of the ladies, Myrtle knew were idiots." (3%). That definitely started me off in a rough place with this book. I get that the bar is low, but this is just a weak character trait, that everyone is too stupid for her. And then on top of this, she threatens Simeon into doing her bidding by holding money over his head. This is not a simple work a job for money situation. This is one with a power dynamic where Simeon's livelihood and his ward's are threatened by this woman who wants to go to London for a little adventure because her life is so hard as a wealthy aristocrat who is so smart and good at math, and doesn't like any of her marriage prospects.
I just could not get behind these characters or this conflict.
likesami's review against another edition
funny
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
4.0
thorneofglassluvr's review
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5