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rameesa_15's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
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
4.0
birdee_'s review against another edition
adventurous
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
3.0
Uuugggg I cannot stand the whole “I can’t marry you cause I’m duke or viscount but I can fuck you and have babies with you and support you as my mistress.” LIKE YUCK EWWW BEING A MISTRESS IS NOT ROMANTICCCC
bean27's review against another edition
5.0
This was so good. I loved both characters. And it was a nice refresher since the series was starting to get repetitive.
I loved that Artemis was strong-willed but not an obnoxious caricature, like most "strong female characters" in HRs can be. She had a softness and submissiveness that felt real.
I liked that she was willing to become his mistress because I think that's a very accurate occurrence that most authors would avoid for the reader's sake.
I loved that Artemis was strong-willed but not an obnoxious caricature, like most "strong female characters" in HRs can be. She had a softness and submissiveness that felt real.
I liked that she was willing to become his mistress because I think that's a very accurate occurrence that most authors would avoid for the reader's sake.
willow_garden_3697's review against another edition
3.0
Good
I've found ms. Hoyt's novels rather enchanting. I've had a great time reading about the men connected to the Ghost of St. Giles, and the women who have rescued then. I'm looking forward to the next novel I read by Elizabeth Hoyt.
I've found ms. Hoyt's novels rather enchanting. I've had a great time reading about the men connected to the Ghost of St. Giles, and the women who have rescued then. I'm looking forward to the next novel I read by Elizabeth Hoyt.
dprreads's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
4.0
libby_layne's review against another edition
3.5
Historical Romance Batman with an upside-down SpiderMan kiss?? Count me in.
misspeyton's review against another edition
5.0
The beginning of the book starts on a night Artemis Greaves and her cousin Penelope, whom Artemis is a lady’s companion, are saved by the Ghost of St. Giles. Maximus Batten, the Duke of Wakefield, witnessed his parents murder 20 years ago. This has made him a hardened man. He dresses as the Ghost of St. Giles and hunts for the man who murdered his parents. He decides that to honor his father’s legacy he needs to marry a woman of good breeding to carry on the Wakefield name. In courting Penelope, Artemis discovers that Maximus is the Ghost. Artemis seeks to blackmail him to get her twin brother, Apollo, out of Bedlam who had been accused of murder and madness. They are strongly attracted to each other, but know that they can never be.
Maximus and Artemis are a powerhouse couple. They compliment each other well and go toe to toe with each other. I loved their chemistry and banter. It was so palpable it nearly came off the pages. I love how Maximus slowly unravels for her and how he slowly falls in love. That tension was so thick you could cut it with a knife! Then when it snapped, it went off like a bang! The only thing I did not like was when Maximus called Artemis a “little b*tch”. Other than that one comment, I really enjoyed this book.
Artemis is such a great character. She’s so strong will and determined. She does not take anything from Maximus. Maximus was definitely a force to be reckoned. He was such a good hero for this book. The plot moves at a quick pace and ends neatly. I give this book 5/5 stars.
Maximus and Artemis are a powerhouse couple. They compliment each other well and go toe to toe with each other. I loved their chemistry and banter. It was so palpable it nearly came off the pages. I love how Maximus slowly unravels for her and how he slowly falls in love. That tension was so thick you could cut it with a knife! Then when it snapped, it went off like a bang! The only thing I did not like was when Maximus called Artemis a “little b*tch”. Other than that one comment, I really enjoyed this book.
Artemis is such a great character. She’s so strong will and determined. She does not take anything from Maximus. Maximus was definitely a force to be reckoned. He was such a good hero for this book. The plot moves at a quick pace and ends neatly. I give this book 5/5 stars.
natasha0410's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
the_rabble's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
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
3.25
Stiff loner vigilante duke bonds with the steely poor cousin of the rich society darling he's courting over nature walks and siblings.
Spicy, multiple POV (focus on 2 MCs & Apollo), characters are lates 20s & early 30s, 1740s London.
So far these two are my favorite characters in Hoyt's bingeable Maiden Lane books. Still a lot of gin related moral panic by Maximus, but his POV has some of Hoyt's strongest lines. [Character arc]He also becomes increasingly unhinged during this book and it's 4/5 times pretty funny. Artemis is a refreshingly practical, wry main character with a fantastic brother introduced in the last book. She deals with some real shit while Maximus tangles with his own societal hang ups.
Bedlam scenes, like any scenes of incarceration or british mental health institutions, are fucking rough but Apollo slaps and his relationship with Artemis is very sweet.
Strong characters and dialogue. Plot wobbles a bit, but the mystery and big moves are fun. Ending is [vague vibe spoiler]a bit abrupt- def a set up for the next book more than primarily resolution or revelry for Maximus and Artemis.
Hoyt leaves a couple unaddressed threads from previous books (e.g. Maximus bashing Artemis behind her back in the last book is never addressed.)
Narrator - Claudia Harris does a good job. Style choices skew more theatrical than conversational for Maximus, which is a very valid choice if you read him being a bit of a drama queen as his leading characteristic. Excellent voicework on prose and dialogue.
Sex scenes - we have some initiating consent issues with kisses and at least one of a few sex scenes. It's immediately made clear both parties are down, but there's a few uncomfortable seconds. Otherwise hot, but generally hits that "dominant dude wants to be dominant" note over and over.
Artemis taking the reins or running forward into conflict in an asserting "yes, but you're doing this bc I allow and want it" way are the most interesting moments.
Spicy, multiple POV (focus on 2 MCs & Apollo), characters are lates 20s & early 30s, 1740s London.
So far these two are my favorite characters in Hoyt's bingeable Maiden Lane books. Still a lot of gin related moral panic by Maximus, but his POV has some of Hoyt's strongest lines. [Character arc]
Bedlam scenes, like any scenes of incarceration or british mental health institutions, are fucking rough but Apollo slaps and his relationship with Artemis is very sweet.
Strong characters and dialogue. Plot wobbles a bit, but the mystery and big moves are fun. Ending is [vague vibe spoiler]
Hoyt leaves a couple unaddressed threads from previous books (e.g. Maximus bashing Artemis behind her back in the last book is never addressed.)
Narrator - Claudia Harris does a good job. Style choices skew more theatrical than conversational for Maximus, which is a very valid choice if you read him being a bit of a drama queen as his leading characteristic. Excellent voicework on prose and dialogue.
Sex scenes - we have some initiating consent issues with kisses and at least one of a few sex scenes. It's immediately made clear both parties are down, but there's a few uncomfortable seconds. Otherwise hot, but generally hits that "dominant dude wants to be dominant" note over and over.
Artemis taking the reins or running forward into conflict in an asserting "yes, but you're doing this bc I allow and want it" way are the most interesting moments.
surejan's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
About 2/3 through the book, the MMC gave me the ick. Between Ghost of St. Giles fatigue and his insistence on basically singing the “you’re so brave, you’re well behaved” song to the FMC, I was over it. Especially since he was like you’re so brave be my mistress instead of my wife because trauma. Dude, you suck. Worst ghost by far lol.