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A review by littlefeather
The Spymaster's Lady by Joanna Bourne
4.0
I'm between 3 and 4 stars... I think I'll give this book a 3.75.
First off, cover is awful, which kept me from reading it for a long time even though lots of people love this book... also, title is awful, so there's that.
But! I thought Annique was an interesting and unique heroine. (pretty unique, I guess I haven't read about many French heroines, but bits did remind me of Georgette Heyer, especially the humorous Dijon reference... did I catch that right?!) First of all, she's pretty spectacular and amazing but Bourne did a great job making her feel real. She had her flaws. I think it must be tough to create a heroine who is capable but not perfect. I admit I did feel frustrated when Annique was so powerless through much of the story even though she's one of the best spies. But not so much that I didn't like the book.
The parts that really shone for me were all the interactions with Grey, and when Adrien, Grey, and Annique worked together. That was fun. Most of the side characters were fantastic/lovable.
Villains--well, they're pretty much card board cut out evil people. Not too real but I didn't care too much.
Twists--wow, the surprises! I wasn't expecting so many surprises! I loved them all. Especially the sweet Robert thing. Insert huge heart eyes emoji here.
Writing--ok, I've read a fair deal of romance but not a ton so I'm not sure I'm the best judge... but, the writing seemed lush and gorgeous and so well done to me! Very unique and beautiful. Not clunky.
First off, cover is awful, which kept me from reading it for a long time even though lots of people love this book... also, title is awful, so there's that.
But! I thought Annique was an interesting and unique heroine. (pretty unique, I guess I haven't read about many French heroines, but bits did remind me of Georgette Heyer, especially the humorous Dijon reference... did I catch that right?!) First of all, she's pretty spectacular and amazing but Bourne did a great job making her feel real. She had her flaws. I think it must be tough to create a heroine who is capable but not perfect. I admit I did feel frustrated when Annique was so powerless through much of the story even though she's one of the best spies. But not so much that I didn't like the book.
The parts that really shone for me were all the interactions with Grey, and when Adrien, Grey, and Annique worked together. That was fun. Most of the side characters were fantastic/lovable.
Villains--well, they're pretty much card board cut out evil people. Not too real but I didn't care too much.
Twists--wow, the surprises! I wasn't expecting so many surprises! I loved them all. Especially the sweet Robert thing. Insert huge heart eyes emoji here.
Writing--ok, I've read a fair deal of romance but not a ton so I'm not sure I'm the best judge... but, the writing seemed lush and gorgeous and so well done to me! Very unique and beautiful. Not clunky.