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emilyxstar 's review for:
A Lady of the West
by Linda Howard
4/5 stars!
This book would of been a 5/5 stars if it wasn’t for the last 100 pages. Why does every vintage historical romance have to include so much violence against women? I knew going into in that a western novel would have violence. I do love the Wild West it is such an interesting part of history I love western films, video games, books etc. I knew it would have grit. But this is a romance. If it was a Tolstoy tragedy it would be a different story. But as soon as Jake hits Victoria I instantly knew this wasn’t going to be smooth sailing.
Before the last 100 pages I thought the book was so good. Romance, grit, action and I love the relationship between Emma, Celia and Victoria. A gripping story about revenge with steamy romantic scenes.
But for some reason the author decides that she needs to create a divide between the main love interests. She for some reason writes in that Jake thinks the baby isn’t his. Which then turns him violent. Psychically and verbally. He hits her and insults her. It doesn’t actually make any sense. Then they stop talking to each other, other than to insult one another. Also a massive needless tragedy happens which completely changes the dynamic of the story. It long becomes a romance but to a tragedy. If you want a gritty romance than read this but if you want something warm and fluffy I would stay away!
This book would of been a 5/5 stars if it wasn’t for the last 100 pages. Why does every vintage historical romance have to include so much violence against women? I knew going into in that a western novel would have violence. I do love the Wild West it is such an interesting part of history I love western films, video games, books etc. I knew it would have grit. But this is a romance. If it was a Tolstoy tragedy it would be a different story. But as soon as Jake hits Victoria I instantly knew this wasn’t going to be smooth sailing.
Before the last 100 pages I thought the book was so good. Romance, grit, action and I love the relationship between Emma, Celia and Victoria. A gripping story about revenge with steamy romantic scenes.
But for some reason the author decides that she needs to create a divide between the main love interests. She for some reason writes in that Jake thinks the baby isn’t his. Which then turns him violent. Psychically and verbally. He hits her and insults her. It doesn’t actually make any sense. Then they stop talking to each other, other than to insult one another. Also a massive needless tragedy happens which completely changes the dynamic of the story. It long becomes a romance but to a tragedy. If you want a gritty romance than read this but if you want something warm and fluffy I would stay away!