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A review by samlouise94
An Extraordinary Union by Alyssa Cole
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
When I read historical romance, I typically read regency-era romances set in the UK and Scotland, so I'm happy to finally start widening that net and reading more historical romances that don't fit into that box, starting with An Extraordinary Union. I love a romance with a strong heroine and a hero who is infatuated with her strength, so obviously, I loved seeing that dynamic play out with Elle and Malcolm.
What's keeping this from a 5-star rating is that I don't know that I'd re-read it, and I try to reserve my 5-star ratings for things I know I'll want to re-read. That's nothing against Cole's writing or storytelling, more an agreement with the acknowledgment she makes at the beginning of the novel, that a lot has changed in the world in the few years since it was written.
What's keeping this from a 5-star rating is that I don't know that I'd re-read it, and I try to reserve my 5-star ratings for things I know I'll want to re-read. That's nothing against Cole's writing or storytelling, more an agreement with the acknowledgment she makes at the beginning of the novel, that a lot has changed in the world in the few years since it was written.