A review by krissssofia
Never Rescue a Rogue by Virginia Heath

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Social media has brought attention to the romance genre, and in the midst of it all is this hidden gem! This book goes beyond reader's expectations, becoming a gift to the romance community. It's a historical romance, and with that, it appropriately addresses all of the societal issues women faced during that time, and it did so in such a seamless way. It didn't feel out of character for either the female or male lead to talk about society's expectations for women, or how those said expectations shaped the way they were as people. And that's what each character was, a real person! The character and world building was incredibly solid, making everything feel and sound believable. Nothing happened out of character for sake of plot; even when facing unique obstacles, each person stayed true to their values and beliefs. What was especially refreshing was the story being mainly told from the male lead Giles' perspective, allowing readers to fully grasp not just the extent of his feelings but respect he harbored for Diana. It was clear to see why the two were attracted to each other, how being around each other changed them for the better. There was real character development, clear displays of vulnerability and respect, and it all contributed greatly to the weight of the story. In this book, we're given the opportunity to love both main characters individually, and because of that, we can't help but turn the page, push off going to bed for one more chapter, and love every second of it. Truly a perfect romance that I could write a million essays about. A book has never checked every box and wrapped up so perfectly for me, until now.