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A review by vivalibrarian
What a Wallflower Wants by Maya Rodale
4.0
Prudence is the last of her friends to be still single and no one knows exactly why. During her first season, she was sexually assaulted and as any public outcry would only bring shame to herself-she isolates herself from society and accepts her life of spinsterhood until she finds an offer of marriage from a man who has a big secret to hide too which guarantees he will never want to touch her. When their carriage is attacked by highwaymen, this stunning specimen of manhood pushes her out the door of the carriage first. She escapes and takes refuge in a country inn where Viscount Castleton also stuck-a man with a mysterious past and no desire to marry anyone. Ever.
Rodale said in an interview, that with the current climate for women across the globe being so discouraging she wanted to add her voice to the conversation of rape culture. What happened to Prudence was not uncommon and it isn't shied away from in the book. I love this book for that alone. The trauma that she endured was dealt with realistically in how it affected almost every single decision she makes every day. The patience of John (the viscount) was also touching even if her healing was quick and unrealistic. What took it down to 4 stars for me was the implausibility of being a Lady stuck at an inn with no chaperone for days without any consequences. Also, I never quite figured out what happened to the bozo fiance in the carriage. Kudos to Rodale tho for not backing down.
Rodale said in an interview, that with the current climate for women across the globe being so discouraging she wanted to add her voice to the conversation of rape culture. What happened to Prudence was not uncommon and it isn't shied away from in the book. I love this book for that alone. The trauma that she endured was dealt with realistically in how it affected almost every single decision she makes every day. The patience of John (the viscount) was also touching even if her healing was quick and unrealistic. What took it down to 4 stars for me was the implausibility of being a Lady stuck at an inn with no chaperone for days without any consequences. Also, I never quite figured out what happened to the bozo fiance in the carriage. Kudos to Rodale tho for not backing down.