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saurahsaurus's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
It was cute! As of right now, I don’t think I’ll revisit this book. It was a nice, but not a standout read. When I picked it up, I saw that it was an “Austentacious romance.” I understood that to mean that it was influenced by Jane Austen and would probably be a witty, light-hearted romance with light angst and a happy ending. I would say that’s mostly the case, (albeit with more angst), but the Jane Austen references were fairly excessive. Every single chapter contains a Jane Austen quote at the beginning, and references throughout. The characters discuss Jane Austen’s novels at length, too. It’s too much.
I’ll add more thoughts later if I have the energy.
I’ll add more thoughts later if I have the energy.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexism, Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Classism, Kidnapping, Misogyny, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Confinement, Child abuse, Kidnapping, Sexual harassment, Violence, Abandonment, Blood, Bullying, Injury/Injury detail, Cultural appropriation, and Gun violence
Minor: Death, Infidelity, Rape, Death of parent, Slavery, Body shaming, War, Colonisation, Murder, Sexual harassment, Alcohol, Animal cruelty, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
cathannahs's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-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? Yes
4.5
Fun escape for lovers of Austen who don’t want anything challenging. Great pallet cleanser after reading heavier, darker fiction. Dark mystery tied throughout that drives the plot, but still gives room to explore characters and leave questions for the readers.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Kidnapping
Minor: Slavery
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