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A review by chloe_liese
How to Love a Duke in Ten Days by Kerrigan Byrne
5.0
Well that ripped my heart to shreds, then put it back together. Oof.
MAJOR TW for rape portrayal/rape survival. This trauma and its aftereffects are the driving force behind the plot’s major conflict.
These two, Piers and Alexandra, are some of the most endearing, scarred and resilient characters that I’ve read in a while. I’ve read my share of wounded heroes in lighter historical romcoms (thank you to the queen, Tessa Dare!) but this book really swept me away with its emotional weight, its capacity to portray horrific pain and betrayal and suffering but also the work and power of slowly reclaiming one’s life and growing into new identity, health, and happiness, both for Piers and Alexandra, albeit for very different reasons that prove both the obstacle and the catalyst for their eventual intimacy.
This is not a light read but it still sparkles with wit, likable side characters, and an engaging plot that while suspenseful was also sensual, emotionally deep, and psychologically real. I will definitely be reading more Kerrigan Byrne!
MAJOR TW for rape portrayal/rape survival. This trauma and its aftereffects are the driving force behind the plot’s major conflict.
These two, Piers and Alexandra, are some of the most endearing, scarred and resilient characters that I’ve read in a while. I’ve read my share of wounded heroes in lighter historical romcoms (thank you to the queen, Tessa Dare!) but this book really swept me away with its emotional weight, its capacity to portray horrific pain and betrayal and suffering but also the work and power of slowly reclaiming one’s life and growing into new identity, health, and happiness, both for Piers and Alexandra, albeit for very different reasons that prove both the obstacle and the catalyst for their eventual intimacy.
This is not a light read but it still sparkles with wit, likable side characters, and an engaging plot that while suspenseful was also sensual, emotionally deep, and psychologically real. I will definitely be reading more Kerrigan Byrne!