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booksnbubbly7's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
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? Yes
4.0
difficultwomanreads's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
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
4.25
wellactjoally's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
4.0
Redemption, reinvention, reconciliation. Negotiation, public sex that’s still private, hidden passageways.
ella_s93's review
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
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
tessanne's review against another edition
4.0
I read the first book in this series and felt very disappointed, but am glad I gave Callaway another chance because I really enjoyed this book.
I don’t mind a book with lots of sex scenes, as long as many of them move the story along in some way. This book had a lot, not all of which were explicit, and I thought almost every one of them was valuable.
I liked both main characters, though it took me a bit to warm up to Wick, the hero. I was annoyed that he kept trying to delude himself for so long, but honestly, don’t we all do this sometimes?
I liked Bea, who was stubborn AF, but not in a stupid way. The times when she ran made sense to me. Both characters’ arcs were logical, which is not something that happens all that often, and I’m very appreciative of when it does.
I started this review thinking 3.75 stars, but in writing, realized it was actually stronger than that. A solid four stars for me.
I don’t mind a book with lots of sex scenes, as long as many of them move the story along in some way. This book had a lot, not all of which were explicit, and I thought almost every one of them was valuable.
I liked both main characters, though it took me a bit to warm up to Wick, the hero. I was annoyed that he kept trying to delude himself for so long, but honestly, don’t we all do this sometimes?
I liked Bea, who was stubborn AF, but not in a stupid way. The times when she ran made sense to me. Both characters’ arcs were logical, which is not something that happens all that often, and I’m very appreciative of when it does.
I started this review thinking 3.75 stars, but in writing, realized it was actually stronger than that. A solid four stars for me.
fringebookreviews's review against another edition
3.5
3.5/5 I really liked most of this. Not a huge fan of the third act since heroines who ignore safety advice are a personal pet peeve. This one was definitely super hot: a little exhibition and facesitting to say the least.
madrona's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
changeusernamel8r's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping
Minor: Suicide and Death of parent
taisie22's review
4.0
This is a new author for me and I'll definitely read more of her books. I love Beauty and the Beast retellings and this one is pretty good though it doesn't really stick with the original much.
Beatrice is a beauty turned Lady Beastly when her horse kicks her in the face. Wick is a businessman who wants to put a railroad through her estate. He's also the 'beauty' in this story though Bea is still very beautiful and her scar barely noticeable.
What I really liked was the story. Bea has collected a group of what the world considers misfits to live with her and they're the main reason she doesn't want to move. There's a mystery involving someone threatening Bea and she has a considerable amount of enemies. However, I was surprised by the real villain and I loved the resolution.
There's a lot of very steamy sex scenes; Bea meets Wick at an orgy where she's gone to give up her virginity and that's just the start. Not a problem as far as I'm concerned but other readers might expect a clean story. Ms. Callaway writes interesting characters with some depth to them and as I said above, I expect to read more of her books (I already have The Return of the Duke on my e-reader).
Beatrice is a beauty turned Lady Beastly when her horse kicks her in the face. Wick is a businessman who wants to put a railroad through her estate. He's also the 'beauty' in this story though Bea is still very beautiful and her scar barely noticeable.
What I really liked was the story. Bea has collected a group of what the world considers misfits to live with her and they're the main reason she doesn't want to move. There's a mystery involving someone threatening Bea and she has a considerable amount of enemies. However, I was surprised by the real villain and I loved the resolution.
There's a lot of very steamy sex scenes; Bea meets Wick at an orgy where she's gone to give up her virginity and that's just the start. Not a problem as far as I'm concerned but other readers might expect a clean story. Ms. Callaway writes interesting characters with some depth to them and as I said above, I expect to read more of her books (I already have The Return of the Duke on my e-reader).