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A review by michellereese47
A Dance Through Time by Lynn Kurland
2.0
Personally, I found many faults with this book. It felt outdated, fell heavily into gender roles and stereotypes, and at times was downright problematic.
While I can see why it sparked a series - the time travel was intriguing and her descriptions rang with historical accuracy - for me the romance was not there.
Jamie as a love interest is boarish, misogynistic to the point of abusive, and arrogant, with very few positives to counterbalance his character. Even the way the heroine Elizabeth referred to herself and her body reflected very archaic views on beauty and confidence. There were a few brief moments that truly felt sweet and engaging, but then some other passage would come along and shatter it.
It is one thing to start with a stubborn and unlikeable love interest and have him mature into someone both the heroine and the reader love (still not my favorite trope, but I understand it). It is quite another that even after 300 pages, a marriage, and proclaiming to love this woman, he still lies and betrays her trust.
While I can see why it sparked a series - the time travel was intriguing and her descriptions rang with historical accuracy - for me the romance was not there.
Jamie as a love interest is boarish, misogynistic to the point of abusive, and arrogant, with very few positives to counterbalance his character. Even the way the heroine Elizabeth referred to herself and her body reflected very archaic views on beauty and confidence. There were a few brief moments that truly felt sweet and engaging, but then some other passage would come along and shatter it.
It is one thing to start with a stubborn and unlikeable love interest and have him mature into someone both the heroine and the reader love (still not my favorite trope, but I understand it). It is quite another that even after 300 pages, a marriage, and proclaiming to love this woman, he still lies and betrays her trust.