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I hated this book. None of the characters had any redeeming qualities. The only HEA is that everyone died.
Number 3 on the history of romance curriculum, 1847
Number 3 on the history of romance curriculum, 1847
#7 on my self-imposed "history of romance" curriculum. It started pretty slow, it took me aaawwwhhillleee to get into it but once I did, I was hooked. Nothing super climatic happens, although there is a twist that I did not see coming. The FMC was witty and independent. The MMC was all you want in a historical romance - a witty, misunderstood rake, self-sacrificing, and eventually willing to reform for the woman who has stolen his heart. The ending is cute and funny.
This is the 2nd Georgette Heyer I've read and I've really enjoyed both.
This is the 2nd Georgette Heyer I've read and I've really enjoyed both.
"You don't want to be a good girl, do you, Matilda?"
Good lord >fans self<
Well, I wanted to know what was up with Matilda, and Ms. Vasti delivered. Again. Two novellas down and I am positively salivating for a full length.
Here's the thing: I'm generally not a fan of an age gap and I am picky about my bdsm consumption. But Alexandra does such a good job with both, I absolutely devoured this novella. The BDSM was light, sexy, and I would say accessible with a focus on consent. CW for remembered death of a spouse, and mention of remembered attempted sexual assault.
Our heroine, Matilda, one of the scandalous Halifax Hellions, is an artist. But not just any kind of artist. She's not out there drawing bowls of fruit. Oh no. She sells graphic drawings to smutty pamphlets! Which is an incredible profession for anyone, let alone a histrom heroine! When she accidently on purpose uses the notorious Lord Ashford as inspiration in a particularly, er, colorful illustration, they are thrown together and both of their worlds are upended.
This book is grumpy/sunshine; part epistolary, part road trip to a fake elopement; more than one bed, but then only one bed. The epistolary part is great because you can practically hear Christian clenching his teeth as he responds to Matilda's letters. There's more practically audible teeth grinding on the road trip, as Christian is dragged against his will into wanting Matilda. ("The problem he, he had discovered, was...he thought she was wonderful. It was an absolute goddamned disaster." {edited for space})
Vasti again gives us a fast fun ride, delivering fully fleshed out characters with palpable emotions. I laughed often, I cringed and said "oh no" out loud (Don't try to bathe a stray cat!! WTF are you doing?!), my eyes got teary for a variety of reasons. Margo and Matilda are compelling, emotionally evocative stories told in beautiful language in a concise package. I cannot wait to read what she can do with twice the words.
Good lord >fans self<
Well, I wanted to know what was up with Matilda, and Ms. Vasti delivered. Again. Two novellas down and I am positively salivating for a full length.
Here's the thing: I'm generally not a fan of an age gap and I am picky about my bdsm consumption. But Alexandra does such a good job with both, I absolutely devoured this novella. The BDSM was light, sexy, and I would say accessible with a focus on consent. CW for remembered death of a spouse, and mention of remembered attempted sexual assault.
Our heroine, Matilda, one of the scandalous Halifax Hellions, is an artist. But not just any kind of artist. She's not out there drawing bowls of fruit. Oh no. She sells graphic drawings to smutty pamphlets! Which is an incredible profession for anyone, let alone a histrom heroine! When she accidently on purpose uses the notorious Lord Ashford as inspiration in a particularly, er, colorful illustration, they are thrown together and both of their worlds are upended.
This book is grumpy/sunshine; part epistolary, part road trip to a fake elopement; more than one bed, but then only one bed. The epistolary part is great because you can practically hear Christian clenching his teeth as he responds to Matilda's letters. There's more practically audible teeth grinding on the road trip, as Christian is dragged against his will into wanting Matilda. ("The problem he, he had discovered, was...he thought she was wonderful. It was an absolute goddamned disaster." {edited for space})
Vasti again gives us a fast fun ride, delivering fully fleshed out characters with palpable emotions. I laughed often, I cringed and said "oh no" out loud (Don't try to bathe a stray cat!! WTF are you doing?!), my eyes got teary for a variety of reasons. Margo and Matilda are compelling, emotionally evocative stories told in beautiful language in a concise package. I cannot wait to read what she can do with twice the words.
I knew what I was getting into. I have no regrets.
It is absolutely ludicrous and the typos/formatting issues were magnificent.
I gave it an extra star because I had so much fun messaging my bestie and my romance pals about every single absurd thing I read. It is a journey best enjoyed with others to partake in the misery. Do I recommend? Absolutely not. Will I read Ms. Faust the next time she rolls across Netgalley? Probably.
It is absolutely ludicrous and the typos/formatting issues were magnificent.
I gave it an extra star because I had so much fun messaging my bestie and my romance pals about every single absurd thing I read. It is a journey best enjoyed with others to partake in the misery. Do I recommend? Absolutely not. Will I read Ms. Faust the next time she rolls across Netgalley? Probably.
