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dalek_caan's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
This was such a a cute fluffy read, and a great standalone even though there is a sequel I fully intend to read. I absolutely love the characters and the drama.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny
Moderate: Vomit, Death of parent, Toxic relationship, and Domestic abuse
Minor: Pregnancy
sdupont's review
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Secret moments in a crowded room
What a creative and fun historical romance! This book is The Parent Trap meets Dress by Taylor Swift. I usually struggle to get into historical romances because I tend to find the language clunky but this book flows so easily. You will find yourself rooting for Gwen, Beth, and their parents right alway. I love a good matchmaking scheme and this book really delivers. Honorable mention to co-conspirators Albie and Meredith. I recommend this one for anyone looking for a book with Bridgerton vibes but a more modern take.
What a creative and fun historical romance! This book is The Parent Trap meets Dress by Taylor Swift. I usually struggle to get into historical romances because I tend to find the language clunky but this book flows so easily. You will find yourself rooting for Gwen, Beth, and their parents right alway. I love a good matchmaking scheme and this book really delivers. Honorable mention to co-conspirators Albie and Meredith. I recommend this one for anyone looking for a book with Bridgerton vibes but a more modern take.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol
Moderate: Homophobia, Domestic abuse, and Death of parent
Minor: Blood and Vomit
ankiaisreading's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Pregnancy, Death of parent, Sexism, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Death, Alcohol, and Misogyny
daryn's review
emotional
hopeful
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? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Misogyny, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Lesbophobia
Minor: Pregnancy and Death of parent
felishacb's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
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? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Homophobia, Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Lesbophobia, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Violence
3readingcircus's review against another edition
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Classism and Death of parent
Minor: Domestic abuse, Forced institutionalization, and Homophobia
gabeagenda's review
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Made me happy cry
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Domestic abuse, and Violence
brynalexa's review
emotional
medium-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
3.25
I picked this up, exactly as the marketing team wanted, because the title referenced Taylor Swift as does the sequel, apparently. It was cute (can’t go wrong with queer historical fiction)but could have been shorter without changing anything. Don’t believe the blurb on the front about it being spicy… there was one scene.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol and Death of parent
Moderate: Domestic abuse
Minor: Vomit, Pregnancy, Infidelity, Drug use, Misogyny, and Sexual harassment
mell_cestmoi's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
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
4.0
🇬🇧 This is a book to read for those who want a simple, cute read.
Here we follow the story of Beth and Gwen, two beginners, one must look for a husband and the other just wants to have fun. Then follows the classic story: they become friends, make a plan to get their parents married, fall in love... the kind of things that happen to everyone… right ?
The characters are endearing and the romance is extremely cute
but I found that there were a few lengths and the ending was a little too fast.
As for the period, it is very modernized, it is not a book to read for fans of historical novels who want a story without incoherence
I therefore recommend it for anyone who liked The Parent Trap / Bridgerton, wanting to read a sapphic romance.
And omg!!! This cover 🤍🤍🤍
🇫🇷 C’est un livre à lire pour ceux qui veulent une lecture simple, mignonne et sans prise de tête
On suit ici l’histoire de beth et Gwen deux débutantes l’une doit chercher un mari et l’autre veut juste s’amuser. Suit ensuite l’histoire classique elles deviennent amies, montent un plan pour que leurs parents se marient, tombe amoureuses… le genre de choses qui arrivent à tout le monde.
Les personnages sont attachants et la romance est extrêmement mignonne
mais j’ai trouvé qu’il y avait quelques longueurs et la fin était un peu trop rapide.
Pour ce qui est de l’époque c’est très modernisé, ce n’est pas un livre à lire pour les fans de romans historiques qui veulent une histoire sans incohérence
Je recommande donc pour tous ceux ayant aimé the parent trap / bridgerton voulant lire une romance sapphic.
Et omg !!! Cette cover 🤍🤍🤍
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol and Sexual content
Moderate: Alcoholism, Vomit, and Misogyny
Minor: Death of parent and Pregnancy
mileahst's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
first of all to answer the question of whether the cast of characters is diverse. the story takes place in the 1850 in England, so there’s basically no diversity of ethnicity, which is to be expected.
now to the story. i absolutely love it!! i’m not a native english speaker, so it took me some time to get used to this type of writing, since it’s different due to the century. but it was still pretty easy to understand. i loved rooting for multiple couples throughout the book! it made me cry, laugh and squeal, so the perfect mix. when i read the epilogue (i won’t give any spoilers) i immediately knew what was happening and demanded a sequel, which were thankfully getting!! I’m already excited to read the next book and i can only recommend this one!
now to the story. i absolutely love it!! i’m not a native english speaker, so it took me some time to get used to this type of writing, since it’s different due to the century. but it was still pretty easy to understand. i loved rooting for multiple couples throughout the book! it made me cry, laugh and squeal, so the perfect mix. when i read the epilogue (i won’t give any spoilers) i immediately knew what was happening and demanded a sequel, which were thankfully getting!! I’m already excited to read the next book and i can only recommend this one!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Death of parent, and Death