A review by kellym_16829
Temptations of a Wallflower by Eva Leigh

emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.75

This is the second book I’ve read by this author, and the second one I’ve not responded to positively. I’m almost reluctant to review it because I am having a hard time pinpointing what it was about the book that struck me the wrong way. The writing was good, but I just could not like the characters or the story. As I read it, I felt like it was a book that thought itself feminist and progressive, but was still deeply entrenched in patriarchy and classicism - where only the right kind of women who “transcend” their sex are worthy of notice of sympathy and one may help the  “lower” classes but may only truly become close with one’s “equals.” The heroine in particular seemed to see herself as above and apart from all the women in the book until she met fellow writers. It just sat wrong with me.
That said, I’d still rate the book as above average due to the quality of the writing. 
Heat level: high