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bettielovesbooks's review against another edition
3.0
I am sad that I didn’t like it more, I felt that they talked a lot about Ewan but they didn’t show anything, all the redemption happened behind the scenes, basically.
Another thing I hate it’s when misunderstandings or misconceptions drive the plot, how I hate that! And that’s exactly all this is about.
I hated the narrator too, I don’t know, too throaty.
Another thing I hate it’s when misunderstandings or misconceptions drive the plot, how I hate that! And that’s exactly all this is about.
I hated the narrator too, I don’t know, too throaty.
taylor15's review against another edition
emotional
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
3.0
amanda1793's review against another edition
5.0
God I love this series! I think that’s the end... but I hope not! Give me some side characters!!!
janeloneita's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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
ellie_klemm's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
reflective
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
4.0
stitched1115's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
webbsusa's review against another edition
2.0
Sigh. I have loved Sarah MacLean’s work, until the Bareknuckle Bastards series. I did not care for Felicity and Devin’s book at all. I am just over revenge plots in which the woman is a pawn in the master plan of the “hero.” Hattie and Whit’s book was much better, and I had hoped Ms. McLean was returning to form; Hattie is one of my favorite heroines ever, in any series.
I was nervous about this book, because I didn’t see Ewan as redeemable. The previous two books quite clearly portray him as a monster. He killed multiple people and very nearly killed Hattie. Unfortunately, my concerns were warranted. His redemption, such as it was, was quick and easy. The story that explains how/why he nearly killed Grace and his brothers was accepted far too easily by all. Not all characters can be redeemed, nor should they.
I was nervous about this book, because I didn’t see Ewan as redeemable. The previous two books quite clearly portray him as a monster. He killed multiple people and very nearly killed Hattie. Unfortunately, my concerns were warranted. His redemption, such as it was, was quick and easy. The story that explains how/why he nearly killed Grace and his brothers was accepted far too easily by all. Not all characters can be redeemed, nor should they.
pammie823's review against another edition
5.0
So I think I like second chance romances now?
I've never been a fan of the genre but this is my second 5 star (I'd give it more if I could) review of a Sarah MacLean second chance romance this year.
This book has everything I want from a great historical romance novel: vivid characters, interesting setting, social structures of the time, beautiful fashions and, of course, THE SPICE. But add on top of that the slow build we had to Daring and the Duke during the previous two books in the series and *chef's kiss*.
I don't want to say too much because spoilers are rude, but you will absolutely fall in love with Grace and Ewan, even if you're still super mad at Ewan over Devil, Felicity and Hattie. A top tier romance novel.
And pro tip: you MUST read the previous two books in the Bareknuckle Bastards series to really get the full impact. Trust me.
I've never been a fan of the genre but this is my second 5 star (I'd give it more if I could) review of a Sarah MacLean second chance romance this year.
This book has everything I want from a great historical romance novel: vivid characters, interesting setting, social structures of the time, beautiful fashions and, of course, THE SPICE. But add on top of that the slow build we had to Daring and the Duke during the previous two books in the series and *chef's kiss*.
I don't want to say too much because spoilers are rude, but you will absolutely fall in love with Grace and Ewan, even if you're still super mad at Ewan over Devil, Felicity and Hattie. A top tier romance novel.
And pro tip: you MUST read the previous two books in the Bareknuckle Bastards series to really get the full impact. Trust me.
sd227's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
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
3.75