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A review by rosemaryandrue
The Belle of Belgrave Square by Mimi Matthews
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Socially anxious Julia is eager to escape from her constricted life in London, and marriage to the scarred Major Blunt seems like the perfect route to freedom. But when Blunt's secrets start coming out, she wonders if she's got more than she bargained for.
This was a really fun read, with a cute leading couple and more than a tinge of the Gothic about it. What makes it more fun is how the author weaves in Victorian literary tropes, both engaging with and deconstructing them in the context of the contemporary Regency romance. As someone who's read plenty of both genres, I found myself thoroughly entertained . That I guess Blunt's secret almost off the bat didn't do much to damper my enjoyment either.
This was a really fun read, with a cute leading couple and more than a tinge of the Gothic about it. What makes it more fun is how the author weaves in Victorian literary tropes, both engaging with and deconstructing them in the context of the contemporary Regency romance. As someone who's read plenty of both genres, I found myself thoroughly entertained . That I guess Blunt's secret almost off the bat didn't do much to damper my enjoyment either.