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3.16 AVERAGE
3.16 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Selina and Jeremy genuinely have hilarious banter, and the emotional turmoil they endured due to all the games, lies, and miscommunication was very palpable. Their love story truly kept me on edge and kept this story interesting.
While I felt the very real emotions of our main characters, I felt pulled away by some of the unnecessary side characters and scenes that would play out far better on a screen than how it's written. Everything felt like emotional whiplash in these side moments. I cannot get over how ridiculous some of the drama plays out, and above all, Julia's continued immaturity and pettiness. These farfetched moments were too absurd for me to feel neutral about this story-- such as when Henry is enlightened that he has caught feelings for Julia with just one milkmaid masquerade outfit; or when Julia suddenly becomes the most supportive friend to Selina once she completes her revenge plot when she has been nothing but vain and self-centered the entire 95% of the story; or the suggestion of a double wedding . Overall, it was a nice cozy read with lots of LOL moments, but not the best story in my opinion and not enough characters I cared for in the end.
While I felt the very real emotions of our main characters, I felt pulled away by some of the unnecessary side characters and scenes that would play out far better on a screen than how it's written. Everything felt like emotional whiplash in these side moments. I cannot get over how ridiculous some of the drama plays out, and above all, Julia's continued immaturity and pettiness. These farfetched moments were too absurd for me to feel neutral about this story
a coworker lent this to me and we are going to watch it together and that’s just really special to me. shoutout to natalie.
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Ironically, I liked the movie adaptation way better. Julia was too insufferable in the book, as opposed to comically annoying in the movie. I didn't like how long the ending was, they drew it out for longer than it should have been, imo. Still a cute little read, but I wouldn't come back to it the way I would with the movie.
It was cute...I liked the banter. Looking forward to the film adaptation.
*DNF on pg. 135
Incredibly boring and formulaic, though I do plan to watch the movie, the book is predictable and doesn’t quite deliver that regency magic with the more modern take on language and two dimensional characters.
Second attempt
*Actual Rating: 2.5/5 Stars*
RTC
Incredibly boring and formulaic, though I do plan to watch the movie, the book is predictable and doesn’t quite deliver that regency magic with the more modern take on language and two dimensional characters.
Second attempt
*Actual Rating: 2.5/5 Stars*
RTC
funny
lighthearted
slow-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:
Complicated
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Light fluffy historical romance. Not much substance but cute.
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
eh it was entertaining and i enjoyed the plot bc it was like reading bridgerton but with different characters but it didn’t speak to me in any which way