A review by terpsichore1674
Dangerous Alliance: An Austentacious Romance by Jennieke Cohen

adventurous hopeful 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

3.75

This romantic mystery teeters precariously between some dark and serious topics and a rompy period piece of courting and manners. That’s not a bad thing, but a part of me wanted this to lean squarely more in one way than the other. The novel might do itself a slight disservice by aligning so closely with the novels of Jane Austen, which seems meant to create some relevant touch points, but really ends up being unnecessary to the plot. This is less Austen than Fellowes, but  absolutely enjoyable for anyone that enjoys this era.
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