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classicallyzo's review against another edition
hopeful
tense
slow-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
3.0
I found this difficult to get into at first, but I think some of that is the stiffness of the language (I usually read regency). Anna's plotline really seemed to drag on, but I liked Luke's character arch and it came together in the end. There are some darker themes and it's much more steamy than her later books, but I enjoyed it!
I did really love the use of "Zounds!" And "La!" I think they need to make a modern come back.
I did really love the use of "Zounds!" And "La!" I think they need to make a modern come back.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence and Murder
Minor: Emotional abuse, Rape, and Sexual assault
katielauramc's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault and Sexual violence
minamean's review against another edition
0.25
Although the miscommunication trope actually make sense within the plot, this book is infuriating. He finds out she's not a Virgin on their wedding night and proceeds to treat her like a hole for almost the whole book. In the last few pages when he finds out the very good reasons why she had no hymen, he issues a quick apology. She waves it away and they have a happily ever after.
BULLSHIT
BULLSHIT
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, and Stalking
eimearintheleabharlann's review against another edition
2.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape and Sexual assault
fainting_couch's review against another edition
LOVE a dandy an unashamed peacock if you will. I liked this more than expected but the Henrietta character is a bit tired like we get it she’s a bitch lol. The stalker vibes were really suspenseful but also the “I’m your father” twist really came out of nowhere and felt forced esp bc the lynchpin to Anna’s trauma (eh that might not be totally true) is the forced SA (for lack of a better term) that he didn’t enact but did force on her. And like don’t get me wrong men can be fucking weirdos to their kids but it didn’t make sense. Like I interpreted that event being an insurance that she wouldn’t be able to get married due to societal conventions and shame. Like the paternity feels Weird but men do be doing hymen checks on their children.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault
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