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mollyjeannette's review against another edition
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? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
annahamburger's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Classism, and Grief
Moderate: Colonisation, Cursing, Alcohol, Bullying, Child abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Racism, Abandonment, Misogyny, Confinement, Medical content, Pregnancy, and Sexism
Minor: Racial slurs, Car accident, Death, Physical abuse, Miscarriage, Slavery, and Animal cruelty
what_karla_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
yourbookishbff's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Pregnancy and Classism
Minor: Alcoholism
smuttymcbookface's review
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? Yes
4.0
This is my second favourite from The Wallflower series.
Matthew was great as an MMC, and truly felt like a good balance to Daisy. Unfortunately, I found the character of Daisy wasn't portrayed the way that was intended, as other characters consistently described her as whimsical but her actual character seemed almost normal, with the occasional quip. Although I found this as a great improvement in terms of liking Daisy, it was still annoying to read about.
I personally enjoyed the subplots and the insights back into the existing characters. It was lovely to see the progression of Lillian and Marcus, and the intimacy that had developed between the wallflowers.
My biggest quip with the story was the overarching secret, which ultimately seemed to be wrapped up in a chapter; there was an overload of drama, then absolutely none, with everything resolved in an epilogue (which felt wrong). Additionally, I felt Matthew was out-of-character during that whole ordeal. I didn't feel we got the same satisfying conclusion as the other stories.
Matthew was great as an MMC, and truly felt like a good balance to Daisy. Unfortunately, I found the character of Daisy wasn't portrayed the way that was intended, as other characters consistently described her as whimsical but her actual character seemed almost normal, with the occasional quip. Although I found this as a great improvement in terms of liking Daisy, it was still annoying to read about.
I personally enjoyed the subplots and the insights back into the existing characters. It was lovely to see the progression of Lillian and Marcus, and the intimacy that had developed between the wallflowers.
My biggest quip with the story was the overarching secret, which ultimately seemed to be wrapped up in a chapter; there was an overload of drama, then absolutely none, with everything resolved in an epilogue (which felt wrong). Additionally, I felt Matthew was out-of-character during that whole ordeal. I didn't feel we got the same satisfying conclusion as the other stories.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Alcoholism, Sexual assault, Miscarriage, and Classism
livruther's review against another edition
emotional
relaxing
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
this was so sweet. i loved it. lisa kleypas + a pining hero = ๐๐๐
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Pregnancy
Minor: Miscarriage
wildflowerleahg's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Yโall said book 3 took the cake but THIS WAS IT. 4/5
What can I say, I love the bowman sisters. So having additional Lillian and Marcus content plus the lovable daisy, I was hooked (no geese were harmed in the making of that joke).
An absolute ride start to finish but itโs all about the friendship of the wallflowers โค๏ธ
Final Rankings
1. Scandal in Spring
2. It happened one autumn
3. Devil in winter
3. Secrets of s summer night
What can I say, I love the bowman sisters. So having additional Lillian and Marcus content plus the lovable daisy, I was hooked (no geese were harmed in the making of that joke).
An absolute ride start to finish but itโs all about the friendship of the wallflowers โค๏ธ
Final Rankings
1. Scandal in Spring
2. It happened one autumn
3. Devil in winter
3. Secrets of s summer night
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Sexual content
carbs666's review against another edition
emotional
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
Once again Lisa Kleypas writes a book that would be boring in anyone else's hands and makes it something tender and emotional and joyful to read!
I love the trope where one half of a couple has been obsessed with the other since they first met and Matthew and Daisy really bring it with this dynamic. Matthew's ability to see Daisy's whole and what makes her special in the face of a world and social circle where nobody else does is enchanting, and Daisy's willingness to open her mind to the person she never thought would be right for her is so sweet to watch. Sprinkled throughout with some classic Kelypas shenanigans (see: the goose, the lawn bowling) you get a clear picture of two people who have so much joy and energy and willfullness to share with each other.
Also, the first sex scene in this book is hands down one of the hottest things I've ever read. I was gasping out loud. You will love it.
I love the trope where one half of a couple has been obsessed with the other since they first met and Matthew and Daisy really bring it with this dynamic. Matthew's ability to see Daisy's whole and what makes her special in the face of a world and social circle where nobody else does is enchanting, and Daisy's willingness to open her mind to the person she never thought would be right for her is so sweet to watch. Sprinkled throughout with some classic Kelypas shenanigans (see: the goose, the lawn bowling) you get a clear picture of two people who have so much joy and energy and willfullness to share with each other.
Also, the first sex scene in this book is hands down one of the hottest things I've ever read. I was gasping out loud. You will love it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
ember_eyes_are_for_tigers's review
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.5
In comparison to the previous novels of this series this novel was incredibly underwhelming and disappointing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Misogyny
aklovekorn's review against another edition
emotional
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content