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tchien 's review for:
Slightly Scandalous
by Mary Balogh
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
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
Not my favorite of the series, but in true Balogh style, still scratches the historical romance itch. Though fake dating is one of my least favorite tropes, Balogh manages to write a story of two characters that you find believable and who you root for despite some of the silliness that comes with fake dating.
Freya is not my favorite Bedwyn either. I don't always find the " I'm not like other women " heroines likable. It denigrates the gender in general. But once again, Baligh does it in a way that is tolerable. I also enjoyed her take on Joshua as the unserious playful rake. He was confident without seeming annoyingly arrogant. And his playfulness came across as just that, playful, rather than immature.
I enjoyed the involvement of the entire Bedwyn family as part of the plot. And as usual, Balogh does a good job showing the development arc of both Freya and Joshua.
Freya is not my favorite Bedwyn either. I don't always find the " I'm not like other women " heroines likable. It denigrates the gender in general. But once again, Baligh does it in a way that is tolerable. I also enjoyed her take on Joshua as the unserious playful rake. He was confident without seeming annoyingly arrogant. And his playfulness came across as just that, playful, rather than immature.
I enjoyed the involvement of the entire Bedwyn family as part of the plot. And as usual, Balogh does a good job showing the development arc of both Freya and Joshua.