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A review by chloe_liese
Devil in Spring by Lisa Kleypas
5.0
This one is very explicitly feminist & deliciously swoony. The waltzing scene is honestly the pinnacle of the book for me and perfectly encapsulates their relationship.
I think part of why I love Devil in Spring is because of how fully Gabriel and Pandora learn to compromise on the parts of themselves that don’t most deeply serve their growth and joy while preserving the best and most fundamental parts of who they are. I love the cameos from Evie and Sebastian SO much—they make this book shine. Also, honorable mention goes to Pandora’s fabulous penchant for making up words that made me laugh and wish they actually existed.
Is this as wildly romantic as some of Kleypas’ other books? I wouldn’t say so, no, buuuut it is nuanced and witty and tells its story very well. Definitely an enjoyable reread after my reread of Evie and Sebastian’s whirlwind romance of Devil Winter.
I think part of why I love Devil in Spring is because of how fully Gabriel and Pandora learn to compromise on the parts of themselves that don’t most deeply serve their growth and joy while preserving the best and most fundamental parts of who they are. I love the cameos from Evie and Sebastian SO much—they make this book shine. Also, honorable mention goes to Pandora’s fabulous penchant for making up words that made me laugh and wish they actually existed.
Is this as wildly romantic as some of Kleypas’ other books? I wouldn’t say so, no, buuuut it is nuanced and witty and tells its story very well. Definitely an enjoyable reread after my reread of Evie and Sebastian’s whirlwind romance of Devil Winter.