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samchase112's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.25
I can’t stress enough how little I cared about these characters or their journey. This more than any other historical romance I’ve read is clearly written for the fans, with most of the story taken up by plot lines connected to side characters and old dramas, leaving the main romance on the back burner. The insta-love was strong in this one, and I never really understood why these two characters specifically were in love, beyond a plot device. All said and done, I’m still on the lookout for a mass-market historical romance to make me obsessed — the hunt continues!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Death, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
livruther's review against another edition
a trope happened that i very much do not care for. and this book was going okay, but its not like i was dying to finish it. maybe if i feel an urge, i’ll come back to it someday
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Fire/Fire injury
ember_eyes_are_for_tigers's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
A disappointing ending to a very enjoyable series.
The small tidbits that we had scene from the previous books of Merrit painted a fascinating character, however, unfortunately she seems to have taken much from her father and not enough from her mother. Which was unfortunate, but didn’t make the book dreadful. Just a little bit boring every once in a while.
The male lead was… fine. I don’t personally have any real opinion on him, other than, perhaps, the fact that the plot twist was very predictable.
But, I enjoyed seeing old characters reappear, which really shines in the strengths of this novel. It’s definitely feels like fan service (which is great!).
The small tidbits that we had scene from the previous books of Merrit painted a fascinating character, however, unfortunately she seems to have taken much from her father and not enough from her mother. Which was unfortunate, but didn’t make the book dreadful. Just a little bit boring every once in a while.
The male lead was… fine. I don’t personally have any real opinion on him, other than, perhaps, the fact that the plot twist was very predictable.
But, I enjoyed seeing old characters reappear, which really shines in the strengths of this novel. It’s definitely feels like fan service (which is great!).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Death
Minor: Infertility, Murder, and Violence
ourxstorybegins's review
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Infertility
Minor: Pregnancy
carbs666's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
A very sweet and charming book!
If you're looking for external conflict that serves any purpose besides shoving the couple cloawr together in idyllic isolation, look elsewhere, this book is not that. However, this book offers one of the sweetest versions of "insta-love" I've ever encountered; Merritt and Keir are deeply sensible, considerate people who happen to find each other under the exact right circumstances to be blindsided by how well suited they are, despite their superficial differences.
I thought it was clever that the separation of the characters happened in the middle of the book on a emotional (but not geographical) level- it gave us time to enjoy the end of the book with them firmly married and exploring their partnership. I will say that nothing MUCH happens in the back quarter of the book, but I do like that this book is much quieter than a lot of Kleypas' other work (I know, there's an explosion, but it's still quiet compared to the other shit she's pulled).
The sex is divine and Keir's love words, the way you know that he loves Merritt long before he actually says the words because he's already said them a million different ways, are enough to make you cry. Points off for the miracle baby tho - let some couples be childless in romance novels PLEASE!
If you're looking for external conflict that serves any purpose besides shoving the couple cloawr together in idyllic isolation, look elsewhere, this book is not that. However, this book offers one of the sweetest versions of "insta-love" I've ever encountered; Merritt and Keir are deeply sensible, considerate people who happen to find each other under the exact right circumstances to be blindsided by how well suited they are, despite their superficial differences.
I thought it was clever that the separation of the characters happened in the middle of the book on a emotional (but not geographical) level- it gave us time to enjoy the end of the book with them firmly married and exploring their partnership. I will say that nothing MUCH happens in the back quarter of the book, but I do like that this book is much quieter than a lot of Kleypas' other work (I know, there's an explosion, but it's still quiet compared to the other shit she's pulled).
The sex is divine and Keir's love words, the way you know that he loves Merritt long before he actually says the words because he's already said them a million different ways, are enough to make you cry. Points off for the miracle baby tho - let some couples be childless in romance novels PLEASE!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Violence
smazzeo96's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
abby_can_read's review against another edition
emotional
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
4.0
March 2024-⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
📱
This was a cute re-read. I liked the characters and the relationships were nice.
July 2022-⭐️⭐️⭐️
📱
This was cute. Not my favorite in the series.
📱
This was a cute re-read. I liked the characters and the relationships were nice.
July 2022-⭐️⭐️⭐️
📱
This was cute. Not my favorite in the series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Infertility, Death, and Pregnancy
Minor: Violence, Murder, and Death of parent
threeundertwopnw's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury and Sexual content
Moderate: Medical content, Infertility, and Injury/Injury detail
valeria_gzz's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
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? It's complicated
3.5
3,5 stars because this was great but there was too much plot for me towards the end and it didn’t even resolve itself in a cool way. I really liked the main characters and didn’t think the insta-love was meh like I usually do.
This could have been a lot better for me if it was more about just Keir and Merritt and wasn’t also about trying to get characters from previous books in here just for fun. Which I know sounds kinda mean but I was expecting more of the main characters and definitely more to the ending of the plot.
This could have been a lot better for me if it was more about just Keir and Merritt and wasn’t also about trying to get characters from previous books in here just for fun. Which I know sounds kinda mean but I was expecting more of the main characters and definitely more to the ending of the plot.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Death of parent and Alcohol
madsmcw_reads's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
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? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Infertility, Injury/Injury detail, Medical trauma, and Sexual content
Moderate: Death, Death of parent, and Stalking