mbrusalis's review against another edition
2.0
I love Sylvia Day, but this book did not meet my expectations. It was predicatble and silly, and yes I know its a corset ripping romance novel but I have read better. I'm disappointed.
sailormegan's review against another edition
Not feeling anymore romance at the moment!
vinterthunder's review against another edition
4.0
Entertaining but not as good as her other books. It didn’t instantly hook me in. The love between MCs also seemed a bit forced, relying too much on physical attraction. But still a fun book to read.
amylittleford's review against another edition
4.0
*4.5 stars
I borrowed this book from my sister as I wanted to read all the Sylvia Day books we own collectively! I enjoy Day's historical fiction and have now read every one! She also writes in other genres such as fantasy and contemporary fiction. This book has nothing to do with Pride and Prejudice before you think it is. It has the fake dating trope which I love and will read forever! Jasper Bond is hired by Eliza Martin to pretend to court her in her final season to dissuade any other suitors that may be after her money. Of course Bond takes this as a challenge. While he takes his job seriously he want to prove Eliza wrong, who believes she could never be seduced by such a man.
This was a simple and easy read with the spice that we come to expect from Day's writings. This one is set in London 1818, a similar time to when Bridgeton was set. It comes with a twist ending that I didn't guess. I thought it was a good idea and something that wouldn't be expected at the time. It was great to read Eliza, who was an independent woman of the time, which is rare, with her own money and encouraging other women of the same path. It was a good book that I'd recommend to those who enjoy historical romance with some spicy scenes.
Amy x
I borrowed this book from my sister as I wanted to read all the Sylvia Day books we own collectively! I enjoy Day's historical fiction and have now read every one! She also writes in other genres such as fantasy and contemporary fiction. This book has nothing to do with Pride and Prejudice before you think it is. It has the fake dating trope which I love and will read forever! Jasper Bond is hired by Eliza Martin to pretend to court her in her final season to dissuade any other suitors that may be after her money. Of course Bond takes this as a challenge. While he takes his job seriously he want to prove Eliza wrong, who believes she could never be seduced by such a man.
This was a simple and easy read with the spice that we come to expect from Day's writings. This one is set in London 1818, a similar time to when Bridgeton was set. It comes with a twist ending that I didn't guess. I thought it was a good idea and something that wouldn't be expected at the time. It was great to read Eliza, who was an independent woman of the time, which is rare, with her own money and encouraging other women of the same path. It was a good book that I'd recommend to those who enjoy historical romance with some spicy scenes.
Amy x
elisecatriona's review against another edition
0.5
god knows why she wrote this, or where she found the vocabulary. more importantly, god knows why i read it.
thunguyen's review against another edition
4.0
When junk food (or book) done well you don't feel as guilty consuming it.
bellac89's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars
It was good, a quick readand it did not bore me.
It was good, a quick readand it did not bore me.
taurina's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
relaxing
tense
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
slavicreader's review against another edition
3.0
I'm inclined to give it 4 stars even, the added mystery and detective elements certainly raised my opinion of the story to justify bumping up the rating. However, the romance felt a bit rushed and repetitive.
Eliza and Jasper fell for eachother very fast - so much that it was almost (if not) insta love. The book is quite short, so I see why it might have felt a tad hurried. Whenever one would lay their eyes on the other, they'd proceed to describe at length just how attractive the person was. It grew a bit old after it happened a few times, although it did lessen further into the story.
The mystery aspect, whilst a pleasant and exciting twisted addition to the story, wasn't anything hugely deep. It did have me suspecting everyone the leads spoke to or knew. I had a few culprits in mind, and sadly the actual culprit turned out to be one of those - so the reveal wasn't as satisfying as it could have been. On the other hand, the aspect of the story, combined with Jasper's character, reminded me strongly of Kaz from Six of Crows. Readers who enjoyed that duology might find this adult romance right up their alley. In a note of little relevance, I kept mistakingly reading Jasper's name as James, since his surname is coincidentally Bond.
Lastly, I found the writing easy enough to follow - although sometimes not entirely to comprehend. Certain period related terms weren't expanded upon, (and my knowledge of 1800s English terminology being pretty non-existent) resulting in me probably missing out on a few details. Having finished Outlander prior to reading this, I can also safely say that the writing isn't as heavy or detailed. Which was a good thing, as I was looking for a lighter read to nurse my Outlander hangover.
Eliza and Jasper fell for eachother very fast - so much that it was almost (if not) insta love. The book is quite short, so I see why it might have felt a tad hurried. Whenever one would lay their eyes on the other, they'd proceed to describe at length just how attractive the person was. It grew a bit old after it happened a few times, although it did lessen further into the story.
The mystery aspect, whilst a pleasant and exciting twisted addition to the story, wasn't anything hugely deep. It did have me suspecting everyone the leads spoke to or knew. I had a few culprits in mind, and sadly the actual culprit turned out to be one of those - so the reveal wasn't as satisfying as it could have been. On the other hand, the aspect of the story, combined with Jasper's character, reminded me strongly of Kaz from Six of Crows. Readers who enjoyed that duology might find this adult romance right up their alley. In a note of little relevance, I kept mistakingly reading Jasper's name as James, since his surname is coincidentally Bond.
Lastly, I found the writing easy enough to follow - although sometimes not entirely to comprehend. Certain period related terms weren't expanded upon, (and my knowledge of 1800s English terminology being pretty non-existent) resulting in me probably missing out on a few details. Having finished Outlander prior to reading this, I can also safely say that the writing isn't as heavy or detailed. Which was a good thing, as I was looking for a lighter read to nurse my Outlander hangover.