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literallymarian's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I like the idea of the plot. I was bored though. It was so hard to pick up this book.
bookshelf1792's review against another edition
3.75
I did really enjoy this one! I loved the hidden identity, revenge plot and saw the purpose of him loving her beyond her beauty. The ending felt a little unsatisfying and I definitely missed having an epilogue. I also found this almost completely fade to black, which was also a bit unsatisfying. However the story was well done and I love Sherry Thomas’ writing. There was also too many parts of the book that were introducing the other characters’ future stories and it took me out - I wanted to just get back to the main story!
jjyee's review against another edition
2.0
I honestly just wasn't a fan of the premise at all, but gave it an extra star because I do enjoy her prose and I'm a sucker for her family stuff. Otherwise I felt it is was the weakest one I've read in the series so far.
jackiehorne's review against another edition
3.0
Sherry Thomas "lite" -- far shorter than her previous books, and far less beautifully written. Without the depth of characterization a longer book permits, and the pleasures engaging prose adds, this new Thomas novel does not rise to the delicious heights of her previous work. Too bad the pressure to put out novels quickly led Thomas to write a far less accomplished book.
Inspired by Judith Ivory's BEAST -- go and read Ivory's book, it's far more compelling.
Inspired by Judith Ivory's BEAST -- go and read Ivory's book, it's far more compelling.
ayoota's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Felt nothing at all
I wish I liked the way I liked ravishing the heiress
I wish I liked the way I liked ravishing the heiress
ashleyreadsanything's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-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
hsumanityreads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
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? Yes
5.0
We’ve got Venetia, the twice-widowed Great Beauty, in America looking to wed her sister to a handsome Duke. Said duke, naturalist and king of sangfroid, happens to have been pining for years over a certain Great Beauty, much to his shame and regret.
Or! Two strangers have an affair on the passage from New York to London, the lady veiled the whole time. Who is who, but only two lovers, with a week between them to fall in love.
Y’all the absolute swoon of this novel. The pining! The subterfuge! There’s a revenge plot, an “An Affair to Remember” nod, fossils, letters, bargains, and an absolutely stunning ending. I couldn’t believe how it all worked out after all the lying and deceit, but it was truly a masterfully woven love story.
Sherry has stunned me several times with her ability to juggle so many things in one novel successfully, and also her ability to hold my interest while doing these many things. I would trust her with my life.
historianvik's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Pregnancy
Moderate: Suicide