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gabyu's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
hobbitfreddie's review against another edition
4.0
I quite enjoyed the main A plot until it started to drag a bit (even though the book was pretty short). The romance b plot which started I'd say shortly after the A plot started to drag was a bit frustrating, but the frustration sets it up for a more satisfying resoution I hope in the next book or two. I kinda just wanted to get to the next book after page 220. It kinda stumbles at the end for me, but the last chapter makes up with it and is satisfying for me and actually one of the hilights of the book for me.
The characters are amazing though, will defiently keep it at 4 stars for the cast. Will is a king honestly. I like how the author made him a tad bit "unlikable" I guess, while still making him endearing. There's alot of blank slates I feel for these kinda soldier characters, which Will is not.
The rest of the cast is cool, but Will's my favorite.
But it is a WW1 era MLM piece and as a gay man who loves period pieces of course I'm gonna eat this up. I don't think the LGBTQ parts are the best period piece LGBT romance I've seen, because at times it felt kinda like pandering to a straight market. Still I ate the romance up because I like the feral WW1 veteran and his gentlemanly gay lover.
The characters are amazing though, will defiently keep it at 4 stars for the cast. Will is a king honestly. I like how the author made him a tad bit "unlikable" I guess, while still making him endearing. There's alot of blank slates I feel for these kinda soldier characters, which Will is not.
The rest of the cast is cool, but Will's my favorite.
But it is a WW1 era MLM piece and as a gay man who loves period pieces of course I'm gonna eat this up. I don't think the LGBTQ parts are the best period piece LGBT romance I've seen, because at times it felt kinda like pandering to a straight market. Still I ate the romance up because I like the feral WW1 veteran and his gentlemanly gay lover.
jocelynsbookshelf's review
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
laytichnaya's review against another edition
5.0
Я дізналась про цю серію з відгуків гудрідза, так що залишу і свій.
Це дуже було дуже круто! Мені сподобалось, що сюжет існує не просто як декорація для любовної лінії, хімія між героями дуже класна. Фібі дуже мила, хочу вже дізнатися більше про неї.
Це дуже було дуже круто! Мені сподобалось, що сюжет існує не просто як декорація для любовної лінії, хімія між героями дуже класна. Фібі дуже мила, хочу вже дізнатися більше про неї.
alliwag's review against another edition
4.5
this was a reread and man it still slaps!!!! even better than i remembered. i love intimacy in romance that interlinks with the surrounding plot and themes and boy does this deliver. chef's kiss
francisdee's review
4.0
Woah! What a novel!
It really feels like you are reading a story written in the 20s/30s, so bravo to Charles!
This is the story of poor veteran Will Darling, who inherited a bookshop from his uncle, and a series of misunderstandings, betrayals, matters of national security and kidnappings which sprung from it.
Loved the story, love the characters and absolutely loved the love making scenes!
Hot scale: a few very nice sex scenes!
It really feels like you are reading a story written in the 20s/30s, so bravo to Charles!
This is the story of poor veteran Will Darling, who inherited a bookshop from his uncle, and a series of misunderstandings, betrayals, matters of national security and kidnappings which sprung from it.
Loved the story, love the characters and absolutely loved the love making scenes!
Hot scale: a few very nice sex scenes!
maddie_1999's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
katielong84's review
adventurous
mysterious
tense
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? Yes
3.75
gillianw's review against another edition
4.0
4 stars
A solid start to a new series. It started off a wee bit slow but picked up the pace nicely and ended on a maybe-possibly-potential HFN that felt right for the story and the characters. I’m excited to see what kind of adventure where the next book takes us on.
A solid start to a new series. It started off a wee bit slow but picked up the pace nicely and ended on a maybe-possibly-potential HFN that felt right for the story and the characters. I’m excited to see what kind of adventure where the next book takes us on.
melody_p0nd's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
This is my second book reading/listening by KJ Charles (first one was Any Old Diamonds) and I had such a good time. The plot is fast and unexpected. The smutty scenes are steamy and I loved both main characters. Will is such a good badass and Kim is so interesting, I look forward to getting to know him better in the next books. And Phoebe was the best side character to me. Great narration!