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3.89 AVERAGE
3.89 AVERAGE
I think I would’ve liked this better if the back and forth wasn’t so dragging. I also found it weird that we were given the month + year and then it just… stopped… which made it hard to tell what the timeline was. I loved how insane Annabelle was!! Sebastian… I’m side eyeing a little.
This was a cute and easy read. Fluffy but the setting of Oxford was fun. I did enjoy the historical aspects that were brought into the book.
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
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
If you like Bridgerton for the Romance, then this might be the book for you.
I will preface this with saying I was misled about this book. It was recommended to me as being “the handflex scene from P&P coupled with historical political intrigue”. While that is definitely a fair description, I was not expecting the bedroom scenes that followed.
My chief disappointments are the lack of political intrigue and the characters’ continuous uncharacteristic choices. I love a good ol’ historic political novel… the debate, patriotism, a historic sense of duty from royalty… This just wasn’t THAT book. It felt that all of that became the B plot (and Oxford Women’s College the C plot) as soon as the kissing started.
I did finish the book because I was hopeful, but every plot point was a left.
TL;DR not for me. Too much leg, not enough law
I will preface this with saying I was misled about this book. It was recommended to me as being “the handflex scene from P&P coupled with historical political intrigue”. While that is definitely a fair description, I was not expecting the bedroom scenes that followed.
My chief disappointments are the lack of political intrigue and the characters’ continuous uncharacteristic choices. I love a good ol’ historic political novel… the debate, patriotism, a historic sense of duty from royalty… This just wasn’t THAT book. It felt that all of that became the B plot (and Oxford Women’s College the C plot) as soon as the kissing started.
I did finish the book because I was hopeful, but every plot point was a left.
TL;DR not for me. Too much leg, not enough law
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Alcohol
3.5 stars. A very fun read! The spice isn’t too much, but can always be skipped, without missing anything about the plot. I definitely felt the “will-they-won’t-they” pull went on a bit too long. I also liked the plots and chapters about Annabelle and the Duke’s lives.
did I finish? did I not? idr. should've updated app at that time.
I LOVED THIS BOOK SO MUCH -- Evie Dunmore is my new favourite historical romance author and I cannot wait for her next!!!!
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes