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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
kaia_papaya's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
It's worth a read and I generally love this series. You're going to hate Harry for most of the book, and honestly, I'm still not sure I agree with the implicit message that it was worth it in the end for Poppy. But holy sh*t, does Harry have character development, once you understand towards the end why he is the way he is.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Emotional abuse
Minor: Child abuse
avacyn731's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Sexual content, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Pregnancy
smithrachaelynn's review against another edition
dark
emotional
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
After rereading: I still really loved this book. Harry’s character is a total change of pace for the series. He’s very dark and unapologetic about his villainy. Something about it didn’t feel like all the way 5⭐️ though so I rated 4.5⭐️
Original review: 5⭐️ I can’t get enough of the Hathaways. I absolutely loved this! Poppy’s character was so fun.
Original review: 5⭐️ I can’t get enough of the Hathaways. I absolutely loved this! Poppy’s character was so fun.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Child abuse, Kidnapping, and Death of parent
madsmcw_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Child abuse, Kidnapping, and Abandonment
ember_eyes_are_for_tigers's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
I will not be continuing this series.
It was appallingly bad, especially the characters that, despite people’s belief, the main male character us absolutely not a morally grey character. The term is very beloved in book communities (BookTok, BookTube, ecc.) and it’s often misinterpreted by readers. But, just because the author explains why a character acts as heinously as they do, that still doesn’t give them a right to continue acting heinously and doesn’t make them morally grey. It just makes them an asshole.
I don’t want this to become long winded, so, I would just recommend skipping the Hathaway’s series as it’s not Kleypas’ strongest writing.
It was appallingly bad, especially the characters that, despite people’s belief, the main male character us absolutely not a morally grey character. The term is very beloved in book communities (BookTok, BookTube, ecc.) and it’s often misinterpreted by readers. But, just because the author explains why a character acts as heinously as they do, that still doesn’t give them a right to continue acting heinously and doesn’t make them morally grey. It just makes them an asshole.
I don’t want this to become long winded, so, I would just recommend skipping the Hathaway’s series as it’s not Kleypas’ strongest writing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault and Sexual content
Moderate: Child abuse
rcpope's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Child abuse and Kidnapping
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