A review by yourbookishbff
Scandalous Desires by Elizabeth Hoyt

funny lighthearted mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

This started as a romp and then it just felt like it never delivered on anything more? I appreciate an over-the-top story but I also want *some* emotional development that the characters actually have to work for and I need a little bit of chest pain to stay invested. Mickey isn't really a villain, so this wasn't a villain redemption arc (like it was set up to be?) - he almost immediately reveals some predictable backstory trauma. And Silence is just... not sharp. Her decisions became increasingly confusing to me in the second half. Ultimately, this didn't land for me. BUT THE GHOST OF ST GILES. So I'm ready for book four.
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