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ember_eyes_are_for_tigers's review
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
I was excited starting this as it promised to further develop Bathsheba’s character that had been truly mistreated in the second book of this series. Unfortunately, Bathsheba’s personality gets a remix and she appears far more demure, especially in the sexual and intimate sphere of the relationship.
The main male character, John, was… there, I guess. As always he was characterised with the same weird sexual predatory as the same protagonists of the other books (I wish I could say I was paraphrasing, but he so often described himself as a predator ready to pounce and lay her on her back and, well, you get the point), which is starting to become really tiring.
Also, I want to see a Grey’s Anatomy au for these two, because the way that John treated Bathsheba in her recovery is similar to the brand of medical malpractice seen in the tv show.
The main male character, John, was… there, I guess. As always he was characterised with the same weird sexual predatory as the same protagonists of the other books (I wish I could say I was paraphrasing, but he so often described himself as a predator ready to pounce and lay her on her back and, well, you get the point), which is starting to become really tiring.
Also, I want to see a Grey’s Anatomy au for these two, because the way that John treated Bathsheba in her recovery is similar to the brand of medical malpractice seen in the tv show.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Emotional abuse
Minor: Alcohol, Child abuse, Death, Infertility, Infidelity, Pedophilia, Pregnancy, Racism, and Sexual assault
starrynightky's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-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? Yes
4.25
krista's review
4.0
I particularly enjoyed that the heroine is the one who starts off seeming like a [jerk] and the hero is a thorough do-gooder who helps her become her best self. I love me some bad boy heros, but I've read too many stories lately where it was the other way around so this was a great change of pace. I liked that the heroine becomes a better person without totally changing her personality. I also liked that the hero has a profession (doctor, and he specializes in what will become obstetrics) instead of being the typical lord/duke/whatever.
It was interesting to read about some of the medical practices of the time, even if I have a niggling feeling that some of that information is not entirely accurate. Nothing was so wrong that it made me want to tear my hair out, except for the mismatch between the heroine's RED hair and the clearly yellow-haired, not even strawberry-blond woman on the cover. Why do publishers do that?! AAAAARGH!
I haven't read any of the other books in this series yet, but the references to previous events were explained briefly and clearly enough that it didn't get in the way at all.
It was interesting to read about some of the medical practices of the time, even if I have a niggling feeling that some of that information is not entirely accurate. Nothing was so wrong that it made me want to tear my hair out, except for the mismatch between the heroine's RED hair and the clearly yellow-haired, not even strawberry-blond woman on the cover. Why do publishers do that?! AAAAARGH!
I haven't read any of the other books in this series yet, but the references to previous events were explained briefly and clearly enough that it didn't get in the way at all.
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