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A review by booklionqueen
Duchess Material by Emily Sullivan
medium-paced
4.5
Thank you to NetGalley and Forever for a copy of this ebook in exchange for an honest review.
4.5 out of 5 stars
Wow. I loved this book! This is the first older sister's best friend book I think I've read. I enjoyed the MMC and FMC's interactions with one another. I also liked the way that the author weaved the past in with the present storyline. I appreciated that the book provided commentary on what was going on for women in that time period. I liked the discussion of the different social classes and that some people were willing to ignore those lines and pursue friendships and relationships anyway.
The only thing that knocked off half a star for me were the inaccuracy that I found of Will having relations with Phoebe before they were together. That, from my understanding, would've provided absolute ruin for her in society. The only other frustration I had was that the very end. I felt that the main characters story was complete but the side characters could use some more closure from me. (Unless she's writing another book then I would read that so quick.)
I absolutely loved the relationship between Phoebe and Will and thought that they communicated so well. When Phoebe or Will would say something in frustration to the other, they would go and think about what the other person said, go back and apologize for what they did and apply the truth that was in the statement. Healthy, adult communication was displayed in this book and that is so incredibly refreshing. I would love to read anything else by Emily Sullivan. I loved the writing style, plot, characters, setting, everything. It was fabulous. I would absolutely read this one again.
Closed Door Modifications: 11,15,16,17
4.5 out of 5 stars
Wow. I loved this book! This is the first older sister's best friend book I think I've read. I enjoyed the MMC and FMC's interactions with one another. I also liked the way that the author weaved the past in with the present storyline. I appreciated that the book provided commentary on what was going on for women in that time period. I liked the discussion of the different social classes and that some people were willing to ignore those lines and pursue friendships and relationships anyway.
The only thing that knocked off half a star for me were the inaccuracy that I found of Will having relations with Phoebe before they were together. That, from my understanding, would've provided absolute ruin for her in society. The only other frustration I had was that the very end. I felt that the main characters story was complete but the side characters could use some more closure from me. (Unless she's writing another book then I would read that so quick.)
I absolutely loved the relationship between Phoebe and Will and thought that they communicated so well. When Phoebe or Will would say something in frustration to the other, they would go and think about what the other person said, go back and apologize for what they did and apply the truth that was in the statement. Healthy, adult communication was displayed in this book and that is so incredibly refreshing. I would love to read anything else by Emily Sullivan. I loved the writing style, plot, characters, setting, everything. It was fabulous. I would absolutely read this one again.
Closed Door Modifications: 11,15,16,17