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coffees_and_romance_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
hopeful
mysterious
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? It's complicated
4.5
becbec624's review against another edition
3.0
A Spinster’s Guide to Danger and Dukes follows Poppy as she works to solve the murder of her sisters husband. With all signs pointing to Poppy’s sister, Poppy is determined to find out who the real killer with. This journey includes a fake engagement, steamy moments, and an eventful plot. I would definitely recommend to anyone looking for more Bridgerton-esque reads!
hsumanityreads's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
“If this was love, it was no wonder poets were always so bloody miserable.”
I’m officially all caught up and ready for the new book in the series! I can’t figure out who it will be about though!!
In this book we find out that one of our characters tears we’ve followed along with isn’t actually who she says she is… she’s run away from an unwanted marriage and reinvented herself. What she didn’t plan on is fake dating a duke to prove her sister innocent (she’s sure of it!) of her husband’s murder.
We uncover a secret society of nasty habits, a murderer, and a plot to frame someone else. We also uncover a class-crossing love affair between the Duke of Langham and marriage-eschewing Poppy. It was an exciting tale the whole way through!
I’m officially all caught up and ready for the new book in the series! I can’t figure out who it will be about though!!
In this book we find out that one of our characters tears we’ve followed along with isn’t actually who she says she is… she’s run away from an unwanted marriage and reinvented herself. What she didn’t plan on is fake dating a duke to prove her sister innocent (she’s sure of it!) of her husband’s murder.
We uncover a secret society of nasty habits, a murderer, and a plot to frame someone else. We also uncover a class-crossing love affair between the Duke of Langham and marriage-eschewing Poppy. It was an exciting tale the whole way through!
ksanders013's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-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? No
4.5
mnemosyne139's review against another edition
dark
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
I enjoyed this more than the other book I have read by this author, but I'd say my biggest complaint is probably still the same. The characters fall in love too quickly. They go from complete strangers to madly in love in less than a week. I understand that the plot doesn't need to take place over much more time than that (though it could have been a bit longer, maybe 2 weeks, without adding pages), but falling in love that quickly just feels a bit too ridiculous for me.
There were also some minor inconsistencies (mixing up the names Caroline and Charlotte during one scene, and at another point stating that a conversation took place at night that had just happened in the morning) but nothing that completely ruined the book. But the names got a little confusing since Charlotte was still a fairly new character at that point.
There were also some minor inconsistencies (mixing up the names Caroline and Charlotte during one scene, and at another point stating that a conversation took place at night that had just happened in the morning) but nothing that completely ruined the book. But the names got a little confusing since Charlotte was still a fairly new character at that point.
sjoukje's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-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? No
3.75
maddieandherbooks's review against another edition
5.0
thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the arc!
4.5 stars rounded up
this was such a good book! it was my first by Manda Collins, and I don't think it will be my last. To start off, the plot was great. The book was fast-paced, and the plot moved along at a perfect speed. The story kicked off nearly right at the beginning of the story, and I couldn't put the book down once I started it. The romance was really well done, as were the friendships throughout the book. The murder mystery on top of this was great as well!!
the characters were great as well. I wasn't sure if I would like some of them after *that* introduction at the beginning in the train station, but I was pleasantly surprised by the dynamic that we ended with as the story went on! Poppy was a stellar female main character; she was strong, funny, and stubborn, yet also in touch with her emotions, and she wouldn't let anyone get in her way - I loved her! I also adored the dynamic between Joshua and Poppy; their banter was so fun to read, and they were adorable!
as for the tropes, you guessed it - I loved them too! fake relationships are one of my favourite tropes, so I was so excited to read this! I don't think I have anything negative to say about this book, to be honest (except for the fact that I didn't read it sooner)! I'd definitely recommend it!
4.5 stars rounded up
this was such a good book! it was my first by Manda Collins, and I don't think it will be my last. To start off, the plot was great. The book was fast-paced, and the plot moved along at a perfect speed. The story kicked off nearly right at the beginning of the story, and I couldn't put the book down once I started it. The romance was really well done, as were the friendships throughout the book. The murder mystery on top of this was great as well!!
the characters were great as well. I wasn't sure if I would like some of them after *that* introduction at the beginning in the train station, but I was pleasantly surprised by the dynamic that we ended with as the story went on! Poppy was a stellar female main character; she was strong, funny, and stubborn, yet also in touch with her emotions, and she wouldn't let anyone get in her way - I loved her! I also adored the dynamic between Joshua and Poppy; their banter was so fun to read, and they were adorable!
as for the tropes, you guessed it - I loved them too! fake relationships are one of my favourite tropes, so I was so excited to read this! I don't think I have anything negative to say about this book, to be honest (except for the fact that I didn't read it sooner)! I'd definitely recommend it!
bookwyrms_shelf's review against another edition
5.0
This was the best one so far I think. Flora, or Poppy as we now know her, has run to save her sister from a wrongful murder charge, leaving Kate and Caro with no explanation. The Duke of Langham happens to bump into her at the train station, and the rest is, as they say, history.
Langham is on his way home for his grandmother's birthday, where he will need to field the affections of many eligible ladies, and Poppy just wants to save her sister....which may be much easier with the help of a Duke. It's decided that they will help each other - a fake engagement to save him from his grandmother's ladies, and is help in clearing her sister's name.
Everything becomes more complicated as they're forced into closer situations, and their fake engagement begins to lead to some very real realizations and feelings. Langham begins to think that marrying Poppy wouldn't be so very bad, and Poppy is feeling a lot more than friendship for him. As they get closer to discovering the murderer, Poppy finds herself captured by him, hoping her friends will find her in time!
Langham is on his way home for his grandmother's birthday, where he will need to field the affections of many eligible ladies, and Poppy just wants to save her sister....which may be much easier with the help of a Duke. It's decided that they will help each other - a fake engagement to save him from his grandmother's ladies, and is help in clearing her sister's name.
Everything becomes more complicated as they're forced into closer situations, and their fake engagement begins to lead to some very real realizations and feelings. Langham begins to think that marrying Poppy wouldn't be so very bad, and Poppy is feeling a lot more than friendship for him. As they get closer to discovering the murderer, Poppy finds herself captured by him, hoping her friends will find her in time!
vicpomi's review against another edition
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
rcpope's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-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