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drtx_bwt's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Alcohol
Moderate: Grief and Death of parent
Minor: Lesbophobia and Violence
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
kristina_in_space's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
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
A sweet confection of a book. Bridgerton meets the Parent Trap with a sapphic twist. The characters are all likeable (except when they’re not). The spice is sweet and tender. The romance feels real and organic. The settings are lush and the fashion is huge, literally! This would make a lovely movie.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol
estellec13's review against another edition
emotional
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
It was a cute story, I really liked it and I loved all the characters very much. It was a little long and felt a bit repetitive, but in all a nice ready !
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Misogyny, and Sexism
Moderate: Sexual content
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
booksdogsandcoffee's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
3.5
An adorable lighthearted Victorian era romance. That feels like a season of Bridgerton mixed with the scheming of the parent trap. I thought the overall relationship and friendships were fun to follow along with during the novel. And am very excited for how the ending of this book sets up for the next!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia, Sexual content, Misogyny, Sexism, and Alcohol
Minor: Toxic relationship and Domestic abuse
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