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A Duke of One's Own by Emma Orchard
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
“It’s a romantic tale, in fact, with a little spice to it, just suited to the modern taste.”
A Duke of One’s Own was such a quick and nice story! It was an easy read, and I couldn’t put it down. I wanted to read a Historical Romance and this book just popped when I needed it. It is part of a series, but I read it as a standalone without problem (well, now I want to read more books from this author).
The writing style brings us back into the past by itself, while remaining simple and easy to understand. I truly like that aspect, as it helped to immerse in the Historical Area. But if the story’s time frame is Regency England, many aspects are very modern. I loved how consent is important for Gabriel, and how empowered Georgiana is. She can be seen as frivolous and lacking in reflexion, but she isn’t a “poor little thing” either. I loved her evolution in the book, as much as I loved what we learn about Gabriel page after page. If I usually like how sexual tension is gradually built in romance novels, it was fun to have something different here, and that it isn’t their main problem or stakes. It makes the reading different than it usually is (same for the different third act).
Side characters and side plots were super fun. I adored the lesbian couple, it was a very nice representation (even though I have no idea about the historical accuracy, even after reading Anne Lister’s journals). I loved the characters and their difficulties, and how the side storyline was told (even if I would love to read more about them). My only regret with that book is maybe the too numerous different POV that sometimes spoiled a little bit the suspense, but I never got bored anyway (on the contrary).
If you want a page turner with some Bridgerton vibes with a strong minded MFC, gossips and a touch of scandal, this book is for you!
Thank you NetGalley, Emma Orchard and Boldwood Books for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.
A Duke of One’s Own was such a quick and nice story! It was an easy read, and I couldn’t put it down. I wanted to read a Historical Romance and this book just popped when I needed it. It is part of a series, but I read it as a standalone without problem (well, now I want to read more books from this author).
The writing style brings us back into the past by itself, while remaining simple and easy to understand. I truly like that aspect, as it helped to immerse in the Historical Area. But if the story’s time frame is Regency England, many aspects are very modern. I loved how consent is important for Gabriel, and how empowered Georgiana is. She can be seen as frivolous and lacking in reflexion, but she isn’t a “poor little thing” either. I loved her evolution in the book, as much as I loved what we learn about Gabriel page after page. If I usually like how sexual tension is gradually built in romance novels, it was fun to have something different here, and that it isn’t their main problem or stakes. It makes the reading different than it usually is (same for the different third act).
Side characters and side plots were super fun. I adored the lesbian couple, it was a very nice representation (even though I have no idea about the historical accuracy, even after reading Anne Lister’s journals). I loved the characters and their difficulties, and how the side storyline was told (even if I would love to read more about them). My only regret with that book is maybe the too numerous different POV that sometimes spoiled a little bit the suspense, but I never got bored anyway (on the contrary).
If you want a page turner with some Bridgerton vibes with a strong minded MFC, gossips and a touch of scandal, this book is for you!
Thank you NetGalley, Emma Orchard and Boldwood Books for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.