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alisonb's review against another edition
4.0
This is a short preview, or long prologue, to the second half of the series. This was a great introduction to the four heroines who are friends. We also meet one hero.
And the ending, wow, it’s a big cliffhanger!
And the ending, wow, it’s a big cliffhanger!
haewilya's review against another edition
2.0
Alex certainly didn't endear himself to me here. And I'm not sure what the story is. It just read like one big introduction.
emilyhei's review against another edition
4.0
Fiona Ferguson is desperate to rescue her sister, the timing is right and she enlists her three friends all of which are being treated unfairly at Miss Chase’s Finishing School."
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shadowmaster13's review against another edition
3.0
Okay so I keep hearing about NetGalley and finally had a look. I signed up and requested this book. Imagine my surprise and utter amazement when I got accepted. Now double that. But seriously I couldn't stop grinning like an idiot for hours.
Onto the actual book.
This is a continuation of Dreyer's Drake's Rakes series and it's just a little e-novella teaser for the next trilogy of the series, which will be the Last Chance trilogy and begin with Once a Rogue next year.
I really liked Pip, Fiona and Sarah. I would like to know a little more a Lizzy who is not actually in the story in person. Fi, Pip and Sarah are great characters and despite their youth (they are only 16 and still at finishing school) they're the kind of girls that you would be friends with at a boarding school.
Fi and Alex, I like that they aren't going to be a couple, (on Dreyer's website book five, Two Times a Lady will be about Alex and another person) because a novella about them younger is annoying as you get excited for their story and then have to wait. On the other hand I am left with the knowledge that Fi is going to be as devastated as a 16-year old can be.
Also I don't like that Alex is
Between these three girls and the information from Eileen Dreyer's website, there will be three books in the Last Chance trilogy of the Drake's Rakes series and we have three, maybe four girls from the Academy and three "Rakes" and another heroine, who isn't from the Academy. So I wonder how this will turn out as the Last Chance trilogy.
I am looking forward to Once a Rogue, even more so after this novella (Pip and Ian please!!) but I will have to pencil in a re-read of the first three books so I remember all the rakes (that and I liked them so a re-read is always fun!)
**I received this book as an ARC from Hachette via NetGalley**
Onto the actual book.
This is a continuation of Dreyer's Drake's Rakes series and it's just a little e-novella teaser for the next trilogy of the series, which will be the Last Chance trilogy and begin with Once a Rogue next year.
I really liked Pip, Fiona and Sarah. I would like to know a little more a Lizzy who is not actually in the story in person. Fi, Pip and Sarah are great characters and despite their youth (they are only 16 and still at finishing school) they're the kind of girls that you would be friends with at a boarding school.
Fi and Alex, I like that they aren't going to be a couple, (on Dreyer's website book five, Two Times a Lady will be about Alex and another person) because a novella about them younger is annoying as you get excited for their story and then have to wait. On the other hand I am left with the knowledge that Fi is going to be as devastated as a 16-year old can be.
Also I don't like that Alex is
Spoiler
kissing his little sister's friend and he's married, especially if they aren't going to be a couple.Between these three girls and the information from Eileen Dreyer's website, there will be three books in the Last Chance trilogy of the Drake's Rakes series and we have three, maybe four girls from the Academy and three "Rakes" and another heroine, who isn't from the Academy. So I wonder how this will turn out as the Last Chance trilogy.
I am looking forward to Once a Rogue, even more so after this novella (Pip and Ian please!!) but I will have to pencil in a re-read of the first three books so I remember all the rakes (that and I liked them so a re-read is always fun!)
**I received this book as an ARC from Hachette via NetGalley**
silvercal's review against another edition
4.0
Fiona Ferguson is ready to flee her school when she receives word that her sister is missing but she gets caught and is struck with yet another punishment. Her two closest friends help her flee again, this time with a better plan in place. Fionas friend is certain her brother will help Fiona in her search if she would just wait but Fiona can't believe that anyone that recommended this school, a place of disappointment and punishment, would agree to help her--even if her brother did save his life. All Fiona knows is that she must find her sister and nothing, and no one, will stand in her way.
Alex Knight arrives to late to talk to his latest mission--Fiona. He has just received some information that will alter her life forever but first he must find the girl and make her listen to him. Having his nosy sister along adds a bit of humor but Alex finds himself drawn to the Scottish beauty. But what will Fiona do when she learns the truth about herself and also Alex, especially after they share a romantic kiss?
Well, I really enjoyed this and then it ended. It ends with a cliffhanger and I don't believe the next book is out until next year! This seemed like a long prologue. It introduces us to a couple I can't wait to read more about--studious, feisty Fiona and dashing Alex. We also meet the other young ladies that I believe will have their own stories told in the future. We get just a taste of what is to come and then it ends, which frustrated me and detracted a bit from the story as a result for me. This was well written and I could feel the attraction between Fiona and Alex and I look forward to reading their full story! I also can't wait to see more of the friendship between the ladies and what becomes of the school they attend. Overall, a very nice teaser introduction of what is looking to be a wonderful new set of books from Eileen Dreyer and I am very, very anxious to read more! 4 stars
--I personally think this would have been better released around a month or so before the full length book is to be out instead of months in advance.--
Review copy provided by Forever via netgalley.com
Alex Knight arrives to late to talk to his latest mission--Fiona. He has just received some information that will alter her life forever but first he must find the girl and make her listen to him. Having his nosy sister along adds a bit of humor but Alex finds himself drawn to the Scottish beauty. But what will Fiona do when she learns the truth about herself and also Alex, especially after they share a romantic kiss?
Well, I really enjoyed this and then it ended. It ends with a cliffhanger and I don't believe the next book is out until next year! This seemed like a long prologue. It introduces us to a couple I can't wait to read more about--studious, feisty Fiona and dashing Alex. We also meet the other young ladies that I believe will have their own stories told in the future. We get just a taste of what is to come and then it ends, which frustrated me and detracted a bit from the story as a result for me. This was well written and I could feel the attraction between Fiona and Alex and I look forward to reading their full story! I also can't wait to see more of the friendship between the ladies and what becomes of the school they attend. Overall, a very nice teaser introduction of what is looking to be a wonderful new set of books from Eileen Dreyer and I am very, very anxious to read more! 4 stars
--I personally think this would have been better released around a month or so before the full length book is to be out instead of months in advance.--
Review copy provided by Forever via netgalley.com
laura_sorensen's review against another edition
3.0
For what it is, it is very good, but it is very short.
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