A review by juf
Marry in Scarlet by Anne Gracie

challenging emotional

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Okay, so now I love the pair and I despised the Duke for quite some time. I am quite sure that this journey is just as intended, but the thing is I am not even sure, if the much needed character development actually happened... I love that he now loves his wife and he loves her as a person and for who she is. But I am not sure if enough groveling and repentance happened for all that contempt that was shown towards other women. The backstory makes his starting point very understandable, but the borderline incel-like stances could be challenged a little more. 

The way this experienced man with social and other powers coerced and entrapped this girl was really uncomfortable. And I am generally partial to insta-lust and some degree of betraying body of an inexperienced FMC. But those first kisses were just plain ick to me.