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The Lion of Kent by Aleksandr Voinov, Kate Cotoner

msmiz95's review

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3.0

3.5 stars

dc7's review

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5.0

I loved this historical romance novella. It's a quick and easy read, and the main characters have good chemistry. Can recommend :)

adubrow's review

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4.0

A remarkably well-written and enjoyable read. While historically accurate, the book still is not bogged down with characters struggling with unnecessary, tedious issues of self-doubt or self-loathing in terms of their homosexuality. I liked both William and Robert, and was pleased with their story from being to end.

ld2's review

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Squire William Raven is focused on becoming a knight. It’s his only goal in life. When his lord, Sir Robert de Cantilou comes back from the Crusades, William is determined to impress his lord. William soon captures Sir Robert’s attention – on the training field and in the bedroom. Then William finds himself pulled into court intrigue and must figure out a way to save the life of his lord and lover.

The characters were well written and their actions made sense for the time period. There was a strong attraction and connection between Robert and William, which was enhanced by William’s transition from squire to knight. The ending was happy and romantic for the time period. I found this book enjoyable and a nice change of pace from other romances I’ve read.

melaniesimet's review

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2.0

Has some interesting relationship dynamics between the two MCs starting about halfway through the story (once William figures out who his lover is), but the first part is both tedious and annoying and the plot in the second half pretty contrived.

olive2read's review

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3.0

Might give you an intense toothache to go with the historical inaccuracy eye roll ;)
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