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kshertz's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
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? No
4.75
This is such a cute sequel. I probably like it more than the first book which is so hard to do. But Marian is just such a bad ass. Robs absolute obsession with her was sooo sexy. I definitely loved their chemistry and banter. I was confused why Marian was so easy forgiven for just disappearing so that’s why it’s not 5 stars. But it’s excellent, couldn’t put it down! Read it!
Content Warnings
Minor: Emotional abuse, Murder, Sexual violence, Sexual content, Abandonment, and Death
samchase112's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-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
4.25
This criminally good romance made it easy to want to fly through it in two days. The characters were lovable, the plot was nonstop, the romance was swoon-worthy, the communication was communicating — I didn’t want to stop! I really had such a good time reading this, and I can’t recommend the series enough.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Blood, Sexual content, and Gun violence
onlyonebookshelf's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder, Gun violence, and Pregnancy
shelvesofivy's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood and Sexual content
Moderate: Dementia and Gun violence
Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Alcohol, Murder, and Pregnancy
analenegrace's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I read Kit Webb and this one back to back as to best understand the story and while I quite enjoyed them both, this was was definitely the better of the two. I definitely recommend reading Kit Webb first and reading them together since the plots are so intertwined and I imagine this would not be easy to understand without Kit Webb.
Rob was perhaps one of my favorite MMCs in a while, his characterization was written in a way that was so enjoyable and made it impossible not to root for him at every turn. His relationships with the people he loved and the animals he loved, as well as with the people around him, made him practically perfect with a morally grey Robin-Hood-style code of ethics. Marian was, of course, an absolute icon once again and I enjoyed getting to understand her, her past, and her relationships to the ones she cared about more as well! I also enjoyed that the book did not shy away from discussions of her period and the dangers of pregnancy as I feel that even in contemporary books this is often ignored. The relationship between the two and their dynamic in and outside of the bedroom were enjoyable to read and the author balanced well telling us the story of the relationship while telling us the tale of their adventure.
I recommend this to anyone who enjoys a historical romance that has a greater plot and even a greater purpose outside of the romance!
Rob was perhaps one of my favorite MMCs in a while, his characterization was written in a way that was so enjoyable and made it impossible not to root for him at every turn. His relationships with the people he loved and the animals he loved, as well as with the people around him, made him practically perfect with a morally grey Robin-Hood-style code of ethics. Marian was, of course, an absolute icon once again and I enjoyed getting to understand her, her past, and her relationships to the ones she cared about more as well! I also enjoyed that the book did not shy away from discussions of her period and the dangers of pregnancy as I feel that even in contemporary books this is often ignored. The relationship between the two and their dynamic in and outside of the bedroom were enjoyable to read and the author balanced well telling us the story of the relationship while telling us the tale of their adventure.
I recommend this to anyone who enjoys a historical romance that has a greater plot and even a greater purpose outside of the romance!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Sexual content, Classism, Domestic abuse, Injury/Injury detail, and Murder
Minor: Medical content
wilybooklover's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
5.0
Ahhh, the Robin Hood references! I grew up about half an hour from Sherwood Forest and it’s always been one of my favourite legends, so I’m delighted to see the parallels in this story.
Rob’s blackmail letters to Marian soon turn into love letters, and his infatuation with her grows after she drugs him and ties him up only to ask for his help when she accidentally murders her husband. I just loved their dynamic; Rob’s laidback golden retriever nature versus Marian’s mean and prickly personality. He basically follows her around with heart eyes for the whole book (although briefly distracted by adorable kittens). Both Rob and Marian are bisexual disasters, and their interactions and relationship feel realistically queer.
There were some great nuanced conversations about ethics in this — about having money, about stealing money, about murder, about motherhood — but they didn’t feel intrusive or unnatural to the narrative. The dialogue is as witty and clever as it was in Kit Webb.
I will admit I was a bit weirded out at Rob being the half-brother of Marian’s daughter and the son of her deceased husband, especially since he kept that info from her for longer than he really should have. But it didn’t bother me enough to impact my enjoyment of the story!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Blood, Murder, Sexual content, Injury/Injury detail, and Dementia
Moderate: Pregnancy and Confinement
Minor: Forced institutionalization, Rape, Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Emotional abuse
beccaand's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Gun violence, Blood, Dementia, and Murder
Moderate: Pregnancy, Injury/Injury detail, and Cursing
Minor: Forced institutionalization, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
kers_tin's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
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? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, and Dementia
Moderate: Murder, Violence, and Confinement
Minor: Alcohol, Blood, Child death, Classism, Death of parent, Grief, Misogyny, Sexism, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, and Sexual violence
imds's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Dementia, Abandonment, Death, Sexual violence, Confinement, Murder, and Pregnancy
Minor: Death of parent
allthingsnerdy's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Gotta love a crime duo! It was a little repetitive, but a pretty cozy romance, and love the bi representation for both main characters. I'm not sure I would read it again just because I feel like I got enough out of it the first time, but I would love a book that follows the lives of everyone following the Epilogue. I also like that its a historic novel showing queer characters! There's hinting at historic homophobia, but in general it's not considered an issue, so i appreciate putting queer joy in a historic context.
Content Warnings
Minor: Rape, Murder, and Sexual assault