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3.43 AVERAGE
3.43 AVERAGE
Not one of GH's strongest. I genuinely like Nell, and I feel for her being married so young and behaving pretty well in a bad situation. There are also flashes of shared humour between her and Cardross where you see how they could be really compatible, if only they'd talk to each other. However, they spend the whole book misunderstanding one another and being accidentally cruel before it all wraps up far too quickly, and with too much unconvincing broad humour right at the end.
Amusing, shallow novel. The bride's brother and the groom's sister are the most diverting characters.
funny
lighthearted
medium-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:
Yes
Tis the wee hours and I just finished my re-read of this romp from a favorite author, and have to say was severely disappointed. I found it incredibly irritating in so very many ways - especially Giles and Nell. For heaven's sake, how do you expect your extremely young inexperienced wife to behave when suddenly endowed with money and freedom? And since when is it a good idea to dress her down as you do your young sister, whom you have installed in your household and expect your equally young and naive wife to chaperone?
And the whole ridiculous mess of the dress bill... utterly preposturous, even for this genre.
Plus at the end suddenly caving in and agreeing to Letty's immediate marriage..absurd!
Definitely to my mind one of Heyer's weaker entries, saved only by a couple of set pieces (the cockroach business was inspired) and side characters (Corny is a hoot). Even Heyer's usual deft use of cant to bring you into the scene irritated rather than charmed me.
What was also odd for me at least was that this read as if I had never read it before. I know I did because I read all of them 40 or so years ago. Then again, it's very likely I have not read it since I remember absolutely nothing, zip, nada.
I was constantly impatient reading this one, finding it hard to settle into. Or maybe I am still too immersed in the intense drama of the final season of HBO's Game of Thrones to be reading something so frivolous. 😁
And the whole ridiculous mess of the dress bill... utterly preposturous, even for this genre.
Plus at the end suddenly caving in and agreeing to Letty's immediate marriage..absurd!
Definitely to my mind one of Heyer's weaker entries, saved only by a couple of set pieces (the cockroach business was inspired) and side characters (Corny is a hoot). Even Heyer's usual deft use of cant to bring you into the scene irritated rather than charmed me.
What was also odd for me at least was that this read as if I had never read it before. I know I did because I read all of them 40 or so years ago. Then again, it's very likely I have not read it since I remember absolutely nothing, zip, nada.
I was constantly impatient reading this one, finding it hard to settle into. Or maybe I am still too immersed in the intense drama of the final season of HBO's Game of Thrones to be reading something so frivolous. 😁
This is one of my favourite Heyers - I've read it so many times now. I love Nell and Cardross and I really enjoy watching the two of them - particularly Nell - work around to the fact that they're in love with each other. Lovely.
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction
funny
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction
A fun Heyer with an engaging cast of characters. If you are new to Georgette, I would start with Arabella or These Old Shades, but this is a very enjoyable regency romp.