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trashbinfluencer's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
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? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Sexual content, Violence, Death of parent, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Classism
carbs666's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Okay I loved this book, so far my fave in the Hathaways series! Harry Rutledge is MY MAN - he's harsh and has zero connection to his emotions and he's commanding and he's basically perfect. I could fix him. I also loved Poppy - her natural optimism is the perfect balance for Harry and her desire to help him find his whole self and heal his childhood trauma is SO pure. My only real complaints about this book are that we spent too long with Harry and Poppy emotionally ruining each others lives and I would have preferred to spend a touch more time in the reconciliation/relationship building era, and that the final external conflict feels VERY rushed. But it can't be a LK book without a moment of mortal peril so! I accept it!
This book could be an effective standard alone if you're a big historical romance fan and you've never read a Kleypas. BUT it's not a good first histrom- there's some stuff in here that rly only works if you're very familiar with the genre (mainly, a moment of somewhat questionable consent depending on the perspective of the characters).
This book could be an effective standard alone if you're a big historical romance fan and you've never read a Kleypas. BUT it's not a good first histrom- there's some stuff in here that rly only works if you're very familiar with the genre (mainly, a moment of somewhat questionable consent depending on the perspective of the characters).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Kidnapping
Moderate: Gun violence
valeria_gzz's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
4,75 maybe 5 because I didn’t like how manipulative Harry was in the beginning.
Very hot. “make it wet”
Amazing character growth. Poppy was so sweet but come on girl wanting to talk to blank after you married Harry was a bit dumb, besides that I really liked her. I loved them as a couple when they really started to know each other. I like how Harry truly liked Poppy’s intelligence and wasn’t afraid of it nor her beauty.
I hadn’t realized this series was the one that started with Cam Rohan aka Evie’s friend in the devil in winter and the guy who kissed Daisy. From what I saw of him and Amelia’s relationship it was very cute.
The plot was good too. OH almost forgot to say that I loved that Harry listened to Poppy in both the just listening way and in not doing business with people who will hurt others.
Very hot.
Amazing character growth. Poppy was so sweet but come on girl wanting to talk to blank after you married Harry was a bit dumb, besides that I really liked her. I loved them as a couple when they really started to know each other. I like how Harry truly liked Poppy’s intelligence and wasn’t afraid of it nor her beauty.
I hadn’t realized this series was the one that started with Cam Rohan aka Evie’s friend in the devil in winter and the guy who kissed Daisy. From what I saw of him and Amelia’s relationship it was very cute.
The plot was good too. OH almost forgot to say that I loved that Harry listened to Poppy in both the just listening way and in not doing business with people who will hurt others.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Abandonment
Minor: Gun violence
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