Reviews

How to Deceive a Duke by Samara Parish

jfrontie's review against another edition

lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

kelren's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes

3.5

elemomi's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

shoversten's review against another edition

3.25

For a chemist girlie was dumb

lyndseeh's review against another edition

funny inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

mhmissey's review against another edition

2.0

Too ridiculous and overly complicated

amym84's review against another edition

4.0

I loved the idea of these two people on seemingly different sides finding their common ground in their love for each other.

andrea_author's review against another edition

5.0

Five years ago, Edward broke Fiona's heart. But after she's arrested on false charges, he's the only one she knows who can help her. He's a duke, after all, even if she's not duchess material. She's a chemist and an entrepreneur. Scandal would ruin her chances of bringing her product to market. But what will it cost her to place her fate in the hands of a man she once loved?

This is a gritty novel with a tense plot and strong characters. Edward is principled and Fiona fierce—sometimes to the point of foolishness on both their parts. If you like Cinderella stories, this one is a good choice.

Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.

wildfaeriecaps's review against another edition

5.0

This book was so wonderfully surprising. The plot exceeded my expectations. I love how political it got and how invested I was by the very end. Fi was the best. To avoid spoilers I'm not going to say too much but the steps she takes to realize her dreams...loved it. So much. Especially her interactions with William. (aside: I have some gripes about how things played out in the end with William and desperately hope he gets his own book)
Ed was fantastic. On the surface he was just...the worst. Insufferable and arrogant and stereotypical. And then underneath you got to see all the ways his circumstance shaped him and it truly humanized his actions and reactions--even if I did want to shake him on more than several occasions.
Again, I find that I'm adding another name to my "read everything by this author forever" list.

dukefn99's review against another edition

4.0

Read my whole review at https://novelsalive.com/2022/01/12/4-star-review-how-to-deceive-a-duke-by-samara-parish/