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mosbookcorner's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A funny sequel to the previous book, exploring the messiness of relationships, both romantic and platonic, in a period context. Definitely a bit chaotic in terms of storyline, but still well written and enjoyable nonetheless!! Especially recommended if you like messy (in a good, endearing sort of way) relationship dynamics!!
bree_h_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This book WOULD have been five stars if not for the “not technically related but still weird” thing between Marian and Rob.
Much like The Queer Principles of Kit Webb, this book was written with prose that were so delightful and funny. The writing style also does such a great job of conveying the characters and their distinct personalities. I really did appreciate the grumpy x sunshine with a grumpy woman and sunshine man, but they felt far more complex than that too. I really appreciated that extra complexity because I feel like I too often find characters in this sort of dynamic to he EXTREMELY one note and flat.
The character being dynamic and well rounded also worker well in how Rob and Marian played off each other. I loved their dynamic and how they quipped and flirted with each other. It was really endearing and just made the romance feel extra sweet. It also really heightened the sense of yearning and longing between the two.
My ONLY gripes were that Marian’s PPD didn’t feel like it got proper focus and the weird thing between Marian and Rob. To start, I felt like every interaction Marian had with Eliza or when she thought of her was filled with a sad kind of love. She clearly loved Eliza, but it felt like she didn’t know HOW to love her. It just felt a bit glossed over. Then there was the fact Marian and Rob were not quite related but almost. Marian is the mother of Rob’s half sister and there’s just something odd about her and him having a romance with this being glossed over. A consequence of the setup from The Queer Principles of Kit Webb, but I would really like to pick the author’s brain on why Marian and Rob had to be not quite related but almost.
Overall a really great read and was so enjoyable it made me look over whatever the relations between Marian and Rob were.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Dementia, Death, and Gun violence
Minor: Pregnancy, Medical trauma, and Murder
chboyer19's review against another edition
5.0
If you like “sunshine personified falls in love with exasperated grump” this is for you. Disaster Bis being chaotic for 350 pages. I loved every minute, even if the plot sometimes dissolved around itself. Very on brand for the disaster bi energy anyway.
thegothiclibrary's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
This book overlaps with the events of The Queer Principles of Kit Webb but you don’t necessarily need to have read the previous book.
Though the relationship at the center of this novel is between a man and a woman, at least one of the pair is bisexual and the book still explores underrepresented areas of sex and sexuality.
Though the relationship at the center of this novel is between a man and a woman, at least one of the pair is bisexual and the book still explores underrepresented areas of sex and sexuality.
lbarsk's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars in reality.
Oh my god, it didn’t even occur to me until I saw Akiva’s review of The Queer Principles of Kit Webb that this is a ROBIN HOOD AND MAID MARIAN REDUX, LOL. But it was an enjoyable one, that’s for sure! Cat Sebastian’s anti-wealth, anti-landlord, anti-aristocracy bent shines through in this one, and I appreciated that Robb was never like, “Okay, I can be a GOOD Duke unlike Marian’s shitty abusive husband / Percy’s shitty abusive dad.”
The chemistry between Robb and Marian is EXCELLENT, and I love how head-over-heels Robb was for Marian. At times things felt like they were moving a liiiittle fast, especially the ending, but overall this was another excellent Cat Sebastian read. Truly everything she does is such a treat.
Oh my god, it didn’t even occur to me until I saw Akiva’s review of The Queer Principles of Kit Webb that this is a ROBIN HOOD AND MAID MARIAN REDUX, LOL. But it was an enjoyable one, that’s for sure! Cat Sebastian’s anti-wealth, anti-landlord, anti-aristocracy bent shines through in this one, and I appreciated that Robb was never like, “Okay, I can be a GOOD Duke unlike Marian’s shitty abusive husband / Percy’s shitty abusive dad.”
The chemistry between Robb and Marian is EXCELLENT, and I love how head-over-heels Robb was for Marian. At times things felt like they were moving a liiiittle fast, especially the ending, but overall this was another excellent Cat Sebastian read. Truly everything she does is such a treat.
marisa_fe's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This was a solid read! It did take me very long to get through but that’s not the books fault! I loved the characters and definitely love how Marian was written! I will also admit I did not read the first book but that was not purposeful! 1/3 of the way through i realized it was part of a series but honestly i think it was fine! would i have enjoyed the book more if i read the first book? probably but it didn’t completely ruin my experience if that makes sense! The characters were fun to read and the plot was very enjoyable! It did get a bit slow at the end but it doesn’t last too long! Maybe i’ll even read the first book now ahhaha highly reccomend this book if you like historical romances like this
meevees's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
yeager's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
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
4.5