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A Ruse for Romance by Maisie Finley
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Maisie Finley wrote a charming tale of a Regency era house party that is part of a ruse for romance. it was fun to stay with the characters through the lengthy house party with various activities that are all a chance to get to know the characters better. This debut novel has beautiful prose & charming dialogue. The romance is undeniable as they overcome many obstacles to reach their true love.
I gave the book 4 stars because I immediately felt that it doesn't read like period writing. The author does avoid modern phrases and slang. By a few chapters in, I didn't notice that my initial thought was that the voice sounded closer to modern, than Regency period.
I enjoyed this sweet, innocent story & look forward to reading future works by Maisie Finley.
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I gave the book 4 stars because I immediately felt that it doesn't read like period writing. The author does avoid modern phrases and slang. By a few chapters in, I didn't notice that my initial thought was that the voice sounded closer to modern, than Regency period.
I enjoyed this sweet, innocent story & look forward to reading future works by Maisie Finley.
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.