3.97 AVERAGE

maegreads's review

3.0

Book was alright. I prefer other books by the same author.
I felt it went from lust to love, which frankly annoys me. I prefer rivals/reluctant allies to friends to lovers.
I felt like the main plot was just absent - a lot of focus on the lust story, and only in the last 100 pages was there suddenly quick character development.
Also banter was lacking in this book
adventurous funny 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
adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
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padigrumae's review

4.0

As absurd and delightful as the first, though the sub plot of the unknown third party also seeking the amulet was a bit confusing.
adventurous 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
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sjmoquin's review

3.75
adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious relaxing medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
adventurous funny inspiring lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

You know at first I did not think I would like a series where each book focuses solely on a new couple. The Bridgerton series starting disabusing me of that, and then also the League of Gentlewomen (i.e., Bringing Down the Duke, etc.). But I really wanted more Cecilia and Ned instead of totally switching to Alex and Charlotte WAH.

I do like Alex and Charlotte, of course. But it’s just that Cecilia and Ned were kind of a dream couple. I also felt like it was too long, as with the last one, and it was a bit harder to work through without C&N. It’s OK. I will read all of these no matter what haha :).