Reviews

Highcliffe House by Megan Walker

aprilslibrary's review

funny 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? No

3.5

This took me a while to read, but it was just because of the mood I have been in. This is the perfect, classic enemies to lovers. I loved the banter, the shenanigans, and the setting. I loved Tabs! She was the best.

*I was sent a copy of this book by the publisher. All of my opinions are my own. 

thenovelbook's review

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

3.25

This was easy and diverting reading, with a minimum of miscommunication or misunderstanding, which I appreciate.  I guess I wasn't totally in the mood for heart-eyes and sentimentality, plus first-person dual POV is not my favorite, but I still think this was well done enough to appeal to plenty of readers!

a_neverending_tbr's review

emotional 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

5.0

I had this book on my list since I have enjoyed other Megan Walker books but when I saw another reviewer say that it gave them Cher and Josh from Clueless vibes, I knew I would love it. Graham and Anna truly dislike each other in the beginning but there is definitely something brewing under the surface. I loved the push and pull of their relationship and getting the dual points of view as they begin to see each other in a different light. First person point of view writing just made that all the better and I found myself smiling and giggling frequently. I have always thought that writing kissing books is a special challenge to get great tension without spice and this book knocked that out of the park. When the kiss finally came, it was so satisfying. Tabitha and Anna were a great team to drive Graham bonkers in the beginning and I really enjoyed her character. While it wasn’t a major plot point, I also loved her dad’s side story with a touch of romance. 

Content Notes: Kisses 

kwthor's review

emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

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Content Warnings

Minor: Alcohol and Abandonment

mels_booknook's review

funny hopeful lighthearted 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? N/A

5.0

emmasbookdiary's review

fast-paced

5.0

After reading and loving Lakeshire Park and Miss Newbury’s List by Megan Walker, I was so excited to read her latest release. Highcliffe House did not disappoint! It was so much fun to read and I enjoyed every minute of it!

Anna and Graham were wonderful main characters! Their banter and enemies-to-lovers story was so much fun! It was both fun and sweet to watch them go from despising each other to becoming friends to falling in love.❤️

Anna was a bit like Emma Woodhouse. I didn’t immediately like her but I did find her interesting. As the story progressed and I came to understood her better, I really liked her! I especially liked her desire to be genuine in a society where everyone was taught to be fake. 

I really liked Graham’s character pretty much from the start. He was kind of adorable (particularly the fact that he was self-conscious about having to wear spectacles! I was smiling so hard when I found that out!🥰) I also really admired him for taking care of his sisters and mother.❤️ 

Tabs was hilarious and so much fun! I loved having a cute kid in the story, especially since she’s Graham’s little sister. I loved her immediate bond with Anna! They were the quite the pair!🥰

I also loved the family dynamics in this story! I loved seeing how Graham took care of his mother and sisters. It was incredibly sweet and made me love his character even more. I also loved Graham’s friendship with Anna’s father so much! It made me a little emotional after learning about Graham’s hard life.🥺

Content wise, the romance was clean and there was no language. There was one kiss that was a little more detailed or intense than I prefer but it was very brief and didn’t interfere with my enjoyment of the story. 

In conclusion, I loved this book! It was lighthearted but also had enough emotional moments to add depth to the story and characters which I loved! It’s the perfect summer regency read since it has a seaside setting. If you’re fan of regency romance with:

-enemies-to-lovers 

-a seaside setting

-family dynamics

-a cute (and hilarious) kid

-witty banter

I think you’ll love this one!🥰

*Thank you to the publisher for sending me a complimentary copy! All opinions are my own. 

alisal's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted slow-paced

3.75

stephalee4's review

emotional lighthearted medium-paced

4.75

_dcall's review

lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Loveable characters? Yes

3.75

What a sweet and endearing story. Though I don't mean to say a syrupy  or cheesy sweet. I'd say it's a story about two people with, their private challenges, at crossed purposes that learn to see beyond the surface to appreciate the other. I enjoyed the moments each came to really see the other person. Great tender scenes as they fell in love. Definetly some humor sprinkled in. Overall, a good read for someone who just enjoys a pure romance story with low tension. I thought the flow of the story was good. I loved the sisters. I thought the conversation and interactions between the main characters was done well. Good writing! 
fyi: clean, no innuendo, descriptive kissing scenes, fade out intimacy, language
*thank you to netgalley and the publisher for an early copy of the book. Opinions are 100% my own*

thechosenchun's review

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