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angelfireeast24's review against another edition
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
This book started out good. I love Lady D and Elizabeth but than it turned BAD Elizabeth is almost raped which James saves her from. He then kisses her as she is traumatized. Next he grabs her on the way to a dancs jumps knowing it would scare her but enjoying her 'fear turn to joy' at seeing him. That isn't even the bad part.
3/4 through the book the lies come out & James treats Elizabeth horribly. Yelling at her, grabbing her and physically hurting her a number of times as he's forcing her to stay with him as she wants to escape. For a man who's father physically abused his mother which he hated James forces Elizabet to do things physically and emotionally against her will & he hurt her as forces his will on her using his size to his advance. He seems to have a lot of father in him with how to treats her. Yelling that she 'will listen to her & marry him' repeatedly states she wants to leave & won't marry him. This is all treated as if it's romantic passion as if he's in the right. That he has the "right" to man handle her, hurt her, yell at her, hold her against her will. Other characters all treat it like he's in the right too & it's no big deal Elizabeth isn't allowed to leave & treated badly.
This all misses the mark of passion and comes off as WRONG. Not the sort I can get over due to the period setting.
Quinn either writes fun leading men or asshole abustive men that are played off as romantic. This sadly isn't the fun kind.
3/4 through the book the lies come out & James treats Elizabeth horribly. Yelling at her, grabbing her and physically hurting her a number of times as he's forcing her to stay with him as she wants to escape. For a man who's father physically abused his mother which he hated James forces Elizabet to do things physically and emotionally against her will & he hurt her as forces his will on her using his size to his advance. He seems to have a lot of father in him with how to treats her. Yelling that she 'will listen to her & marry him' repeatedly states she wants to leave & won't marry him. This is all treated as if it's romantic passion as if he's in the right. That he has the "right" to man handle her, hurt her, yell at her, hold her against her will. Other characters all treat it like he's in the right too & it's no big deal Elizabeth isn't allowed to leave & treated badly.
This all misses the mark of passion and comes off as WRONG. Not the sort I can get over due to the period setting.
Quinn either writes fun leading men or asshole abustive men that are played off as romantic. This sadly isn't the fun kind.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Classism, Grief, Misogyny, Rape, Violence, Domestic abuse, Bullying, Sexism, Suicide, Death of parent, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Religious bigotry, Gun violence, Sexual content, and Sexual assault
Minor: Abandonment
red_ruby_ruby_ruby's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault and Sexual harassment
amavi's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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
3.75
A cute romance. I was laughing at some parts and that is something that i really valued. I didn't really like them as a couple particularly him- especially with the whole virginity take, later they grew on me. Overall something to relax and unwind to. Loved Lady D and Malcolm and the kids
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault and Sexual harassment
Minor: Death of parent
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