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ela_35's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
This book was fine, but Nate and Sophie’s relationship was annoying.
I liked the characters as they made this book funny.
Sophie is described as shy, which of course she is not.
Nate and Sophie’s relationship was annoying because of their constant back and forth. They were attracted to each other but Nate didn’t want to risk falling in love so they wouldn’t see each other for some time. Then they would give in to their attraction and once again he would say that he’s not right for her as she deserves someone who will love her. This happened so many times that by the end of the book I didn’t really care anymore.
This book was fine but there wasn’t really anything exciting about it as Nate and Sophie’s relationship made this book dull.
I’m not sure if I want to read all the books in this series but I might try to read Olivia’s book as I think that her story might be interesting.
kimmiereadsalot's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
3.25
A bit ott with some of the plot lines. But fun nonetheless.
The narrator has a very pleasant voice. She has a good masculine voice as well so the male roles didn’t sound bad at all. But she had a distracting tendency to say certain things oddly. Ex. She pronounce wanton like the Chinese food. Claret like “clarey “. Idk. It just through me off each time.
Overall a fun escape story.
The narrator has a very pleasant voice. She has a good masculine voice as well so the male roles didn’t sound bad at all. But she had a distracting tendency to say certain things oddly. Ex. She pronounce wanton like the Chinese food. Claret like “clarey “. Idk. It just through me off each time.
Overall a fun escape story.
kcreveling's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-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? It's complicated
3.5
protovulcan's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I was neither overwhelmed or underwhelmed. Just whelmed. I liked the set up, and the trope of him teaching her to seduce other men but getting jealous when she actually does... But really there was no basis for him to fall for her other than lust.
glimpses_of_my_books's review against another edition
4.0
This was my very first book by Amy Rose Bennett and I would imagine that the fact I am already looking forward to the upcoming books in this series says it all!
It wasn't perfect, but I did love it!
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It wasn't perfect, but I did love it!
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haramis's review against another edition
3.0
This is the most paint-by-numbers romance I’ve read in a while. That means that it actually wasn’t bad; it knows the tropes and is hitting them just fine, but it results in a book you’ve definitely already read six times. My biggest joy is the author that knows the tropes and twists them just a bit for unexpected joy. I found this one just adequate. 2.5/3, rounded up.
lauriereadsrom1's review against another edition
3.0
I was looking forward to reading "How to Catch a Wicked Viscount" by Amy Rose Bennett, but unfortunately I ended up being somewhat disappointed with it. It was generally a well-written novel, but the story seemed to drag in several places and the characters were not as well-developed as they could have been. Most importantly, I had a tough time believing in the emotional connection between main characters Nathaniel, Lord Malverne, and Miss Sophie Brightwell. Their physical attraction for one another was clear, but I'm finding it difficult to remember them having any significant discussions that didn't revolve around the fact that Sophie enjoyed reading while Nate didn't or, later, Nate's supposed inability to love. What exactly did they have in common besides their shared interest in the scandalous memoirs of Miss Fanny Hill? How could they possibly know that they loved each other when they spent almost no quality time getting to know each other?
Neither Sophie nor Nate was particularly likeable as an individual, either. Sophie's attitude really bothered me for most of the book because she was so down on herself. She really lacked confidence, especially early in the book, and had a tough time seeing herself as anything other than a "poor country girl" who was unworthy of any gentleman's attentions, but especially Nate's. Aside from that, Sophie just seemed kind of boring. I honestly have no idea what it was about her that motivated Nate to give up his rakish ways. As for Nate, I found his immaturity and irresponsibility to be major annoyances. The pranks he and his friends pulled early in the book were incredibly juvenile and seemed better suited to young men just down from university than those in their late 20s. They all needed to grow up, and frankly I think Nate's father did the right thing in trying to rein him in.
Overall, I can't say that "How to Catch a Wicked Viscount" was a terrible book, but I didn't find it to be especially memorable either. I did enjoy the introduction to Sophie's friends Charlie, Olivia, and Arabella, however, so I will plan to pick up the next book in the series.
*ARC provided by the publisher via Edelweiss. All opinions expressed are my own.
Neither Sophie nor Nate was particularly likeable as an individual, either. Sophie's attitude really bothered me for most of the book because she was so down on herself. She really lacked confidence, especially early in the book, and had a tough time seeing herself as anything other than a "poor country girl" who was unworthy of any gentleman's attentions, but especially Nate's. Aside from that, Sophie just seemed kind of boring. I honestly have no idea what it was about her that motivated Nate to give up his rakish ways. As for Nate, I found his immaturity and irresponsibility to be major annoyances. The pranks he and his friends pulled early in the book were incredibly juvenile and seemed better suited to young men just down from university than those in their late 20s. They all needed to grow up, and frankly I think Nate's father did the right thing in trying to rein him in.
Overall, I can't say that "How to Catch a Wicked Viscount" was a terrible book, but I didn't find it to be especially memorable either. I did enjoy the introduction to Sophie's friends Charlie, Olivia, and Arabella, however, so I will plan to pick up the next book in the series.
*ARC provided by the publisher via Edelweiss. All opinions expressed are my own.
bribookish's review against another edition
5.0
I accepted to read How to Catch a Wicked Viscount in exchange for an honest review from the author. It does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Fans of Julia Quinn's Bridgerton's series will enjoy this series! I kept getting the same feels while reading this book! I immensely enjoyed it! It definitely has more steam compared to Bridgerton and I'm excited to see where this series goes.
Our heroine, Sophie Brightwell has to figure out a way to pay for her family's debts. She catches the eye of Nate Hastings who is her friend's older brother (Lady Charlotte). Sophie needs to find a husband and quick and Nate agrees to help her out. But that isn't until he starts to have feelings for her that he fights.
I couldn't put this book down! Like I mentioned, I really enjoyed this book and I really look forward to the next book(s) in this series! Sophie was such an amazing character; I love that she was a writer and something that wasn't really accepted at that time. Nate is a very interesting character with very intriguing past.
Fans of Julia Quinn's Bridgerton's series will enjoy this series! I kept getting the same feels while reading this book! I immensely enjoyed it! It definitely has more steam compared to Bridgerton and I'm excited to see where this series goes.
Our heroine, Sophie Brightwell has to figure out a way to pay for her family's debts. She catches the eye of Nate Hastings who is her friend's older brother (Lady Charlotte). Sophie needs to find a husband and quick and Nate agrees to help her out. But that isn't until he starts to have feelings for her that he fights.
“She wasn't a princess and her life wasn't going to be a fairy tale. And the sooner she embraced that harsh reality, the better.”
I couldn't put this book down! Like I mentioned, I really enjoyed this book and I really look forward to the next book(s) in this series! Sophie was such an amazing character; I love that she was a writer and something that wasn't really accepted at that time. Nate is a very interesting character with very intriguing past.
“"Now come here, my love. Let's do something that's really scandalous."”
chelseaj91's review against another edition
4.0
I think I'm in love...
Seriously, this was a sweet book. I loved how the relationship evolved between Nate and Sophie and how they both grew throughout the book.
Sophie was awesome. I liked that she was determined to help her family out in whatever way she could (), and I was glad that she didn't let the rejections get her down. She was bound and determined to get that book published and I was excited when she took the first rejection and acknowledged that she wasn't going to get things done if she left the package just sitting there. I also loved how she finally realized where her feelings lay, regarding Nate. She realized how she felt and she was frank with him, but she also didn't push him. I really liked how she handled Lady Penelope and Lady None of Your Business. That was hilarious and had me giggling at my desk.
Nate was slightly frustrating, but mainly that was because he took so long to come to his senses. Mostly, he was, well, dreamy. Even though he was a rake and had a bit of a wild streak, he still seemed to care for his family, to an extent. Yes, there was a painful past there that made him think he needed to distance himself, but he kind of did what he could. And then there was his little, *ahem* mistake with the bedrooms. I did like that as he realized what was going on, he knew potential fallout and was willing to do the honorable thing, even if it wasn't what he wanted. And while I do think that things might have evolved over time between he and Sophie if he had, the fact that Charlie blackmailed him and helped them out made things so much better. Nate's lessons certainly backfired in the most glorious way and I loved how he was attentive to both Charlie and Sophie, mostly Sophie, and how protective he was. The way he took care of Lord Buxton the first time had me laughing and the second, I was cheering. (Can anyone tell that I did not like Lord Buxton?)
Charlie was hilarious, honestly. She wasn't one to sit in a corner and do cross-stitch, and I liked the fact that she was wanting to form their group so they could learn about things that weren't traditionally "ladylike". And she certainly didn't let their little scandal drag her down. I can't wait for her book with...Max, maybe? Or Lord Edgerton? The one tiny issue I had was actually Charlie's blackmail scheme. Yes, it was a great way to help she and Sophie get out and get advice on husband hunting, but if Nate and Sophie were truly endgame, why would she glare at him when he was trying to flirt? And why was she so intent on Lord Claremont? Unless that was to see if she could get Nate to call him out or admit something, I guess?
All told, quick, fun read and I really kind of want book 2 now!
Seriously, this was a sweet book. I loved how the relationship evolved between Nate and Sophie and how they both grew throughout the book.
Sophie was awesome. I liked that she was determined to help her family out in whatever way she could (
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minus dealing with creepy Lord Buxton *shudder*Nate was slightly frustrating, but mainly that was because he took so long to come to his senses. Mostly, he was, well, dreamy. Even though he was a rake and had a bit of a wild streak, he still seemed to care for his family, to an extent. Yes, there was a painful past there that made him think he needed to distance himself, but he kind of did what he could. And then there was his little, *ahem* mistake with the bedrooms. I did like that as he realized what was going on, he knew potential fallout and was willing to do the honorable thing, even if it wasn't what he wanted. And while I do think that things might have evolved over time between he and Sophie if he had, the fact that Charlie blackmailed him and helped them out made things so much better. Nate's lessons certainly backfired in the most glorious way and I loved how he was attentive to both Charlie and Sophie, mostly Sophie, and how protective he was. The way he took care of Lord Buxton the first time had me laughing and the second, I was cheering. (Can anyone tell that I did not like Lord Buxton?)
Charlie was hilarious, honestly. She wasn't one to sit in a corner and do cross-stitch, and I liked the fact that she was wanting to form their group so they could learn about things that weren't traditionally "ladylike". And she certainly didn't let their little scandal drag her down. I can't wait for her book with...Max, maybe? Or Lord Edgerton? The one tiny issue I had was actually Charlie's blackmail scheme. Yes, it was a great way to help she and Sophie get out and get advice on husband hunting, but if Nate and Sophie were truly endgame, why would she glare at him when he was trying to flirt? And why was she so intent on Lord Claremont? Unless that was to see if she could get Nate to call him out or admit something, I guess?
All told, quick, fun read and I really kind of want book 2 now!