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sop17hie's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Didn't love Sir Phillip as much as I wanted to
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Body horror
kirbylover16's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
medium-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
2.0
Really don't like how the book frames Marina or Eloise. Eloise is an outgoing almost modern girl and her story is don't push your husband, Stop talking. Sir Phillip has so much baggage and both Elosie and Philip tell themselves that he owns Elosie now. Also since there's no lady whistledown anymore they use Elosie's letters which could have worked if they were more focused. Like I don't care about one sentence from Elosie from years ago talking about her sisters' relationships. I was more interested in the letters between Elosie and sir Philip.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Chronic illness, and Death of parent
Moderate: Alcohol, Body horror, Body shaming, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Grief, and Mental illness
Minor: Rape and Suicide attempt
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