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I liked the character dynamics, but the main romance fell second to the reflections on how previous relationships are going now (even the pair from the book I really didn't like, deeply charmed me here). I loved the main character of this one independently, but I didn't feel the chemistry I wanted from them together, despite their delightful introduction and obvious ways that they match each other.

re: the epilogue, I'm now desperate for a spin-off about how Henry and Artemis happened!

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emotional hopeful inspiring fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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unsuccessfulbookclub's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging emotional inspiring slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I loved the escalation of commentary on colonialism and artifact theft in this book and Elias and Catriona make an explosive pair.

The plot felt a little heavier and slower in this book than the previous three and I also feel like if you haven’t read the first three books in this series this book is not going to work as well as the other books in this series do as standalones. THAT SAID, the little glimpses into each of the other three couples felt like a gift to the reader. I did miss Elias and Catriona in the epilogue although this epilogue is DOING A LOT.

I enjoyed this one and it felt like a fitting end to the series. Catriona is very relatable and sensitive and observant and I enjoyed being in her head although it was just as hard as being in my own head at times. I would have jumped out of that carriage too!!!

Recommended, but you need to read the other three books first.

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adventurous emotional 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? Yes

5.0

What an excellent end to the series. I’d been wanting Catriona’s story since the beginning, and it was definitely worth the wait. I love her, I love Elias, I love their relationship. As always with this series, it’s not just about the relationship and the plot is once again top notch. Evie Dunmore is my favourite historical romance writer and, as devastated as I am that this series has come to a close, I cannot wait to read whatever she puts out next.

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emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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adventurous emotional hopeful medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This final installment of A League of Extraordinary Women series sees Scottish suffragette Lady Catriona meeting her (check)mate in a businessman from Lebanon planning a heist to repatriate artifacts stolen from his homeland. Dunmore had a lot to do in educating her readers about the Levant and tying up four heroines’ stories, and while Catriona and Elias’ love story was satisfying, it wasn’t very fun—I would have loved more chess and more heist!

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