A review by katsbooks
The Governess Game by Tessa Dare

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

“As deaths go, it would have been a kind one. There were worse ways to meet one’s demise than being buried alive in literature.”

“To me, the truth doesn’t ruin anything. Why should understanding the universe diminish our sense of wonder at it?”

“Here were three people who desperately needed each other—perhaps even loved each other—and they would all rather contract consumption than admit it.”