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nika_7490's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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
5.0
ksenia_'s review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
fast-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
4.75
Gives me all the old school historical feels! I loved this couple
robazizo's review against another edition
It started out lovely, but went bad halfway, so much that I quit reading. For me the relationship between Sebastian and Prudence changed overnight from one between equals to an unequal one, with Sebastian even being condescending. The mystery also wasn't very exciting. Their escapades felt like amateur theatricals. This is my second Amanda Quick that starts out well, but disappoints in the end, so I think this'll be my last book by her.
wildwolverine's review against another edition
4.0
This was a fun romance novel with stubborn and inquisitive leads that constantly butt heads as the plot threw one mystery after another at them. Imagine if Fred and Daphne from Scooby Doo were in a regency romance novel, and Fred was more emo. That's what this book is. There's plenty of intrigue and unmasking of villains both small and large. There are balls and creepy towers. Best of all, in my mind, is the action at the end that brings the romance to a climactic end. This is definitely an entertaining read if you like historical-mystery-romances.
Prudence starts out as your typical nerdy heroine who dresses like a pillow and is only interested in having "intellectual" conversations about spectral phenomena (be warned, she uses this phrase a lot, and it's very irritating). While Prudence struggles to encounter a real ghost, she is quite intuitive, making the various situations she finds herself in quite entertaining. I was worried that she was going to be TSTL, but she quite quickly proves herself to be both level-headed and resourceful. She stands up to the hero when he's being a tool; she knows her own worth, and she's not afraid to pursue her interests, even when they make her an object of curiosity in high society. Honestly, she's inspiring and very likable.
Another thing to note is the supporting cast is quite stellar. Not everyone is kind and good, and it really adds flavor to the setting. I'm so sick of romance novels where every single person is good. Any conflict feels so contrived, and the setup so sickly sweet that I can't immerse myself into the book. Not so here. There are shades in London and shades to the lead characters. Neither are perfect, and they both make mistakes and both grow from them. Notably, the hero evolves more than others because he starts off as such a tool.
The romantic lead Sebastian is consumed by ennui, which is why he plays private investigator on his wealthy neighbors. It's the mystery that he's investigating - a series of murders that point to his own family as guilty - that is the driving the story. At first, he's only amused by Prudence, and when he proposes a convenient marriage to her, he thinks it'll be a calm union where Prudence waits at home and occasionally weighs in on his investigations. Very quickly, he finds that he's instead chasing her all over London as she conducts her own investigations. Inevitably, the two become intertwined in each other's cases.
At first, I found Sebastian to be very rude and oppressive. He dictated what Prudence was allowed to wear, where she was allowed to go, and whom she was allowed to meet. I took a strong dislike to him for a good section of the book. However, Prudence never once capitulated to him, and Sebastian eventually learned that he needed to adapt. Once he did this, he became a hero to root for, but it was a journey getting there.
I think it's important to note that Sebastian didn't become more accepting because he was transformed by love, at least not in part. He grew because he realized he needed to if he was going to keep Prudence at his side. This book is a product of its time, and it shows. Yet, it's still delightful.
If you're willing to put up with a chauvinistic hero for a good portion of the book, then I highly recommend this installment by Amanda Quick.
Prudence starts out as your typical nerdy heroine who dresses like a pillow and is only interested in having "intellectual" conversations about spectral phenomena (be warned, she uses this phrase a lot, and it's very irritating). While Prudence struggles to encounter a real ghost, she is quite intuitive, making the various situations she finds herself in quite entertaining. I was worried that she was going to be TSTL, but she quite quickly proves herself to be both level-headed and resourceful. She stands up to the hero when he's being a tool; she knows her own worth, and she's not afraid to pursue her interests, even when they make her an object of curiosity in high society. Honestly, she's inspiring and very likable.
Another thing to note is the supporting cast is quite stellar. Not everyone is kind and good, and it really adds flavor to the setting. I'm so sick of romance novels where every single person is good. Any conflict feels so contrived, and the setup so sickly sweet that I can't immerse myself into the book. Not so here. There are shades in London and shades to the lead characters. Neither are perfect, and they both make mistakes and both grow from them. Notably, the hero evolves more than others because he starts off as such a tool.
The romantic lead Sebastian is consumed by ennui, which is why he plays private investigator on his wealthy neighbors. It's the mystery that he's investigating - a series of murders that point to his own family as guilty - that is the driving the story. At first, he's only amused by Prudence, and when he proposes a convenient marriage to her, he thinks it'll be a calm union where Prudence waits at home and occasionally weighs in on his investigations. Very quickly, he finds that he's instead chasing her all over London as she conducts her own investigations. Inevitably, the two become intertwined in each other's cases.
At first, I found Sebastian to be very rude and oppressive. He dictated what Prudence was allowed to wear, where she was allowed to go, and whom she was allowed to meet. I took a strong dislike to him for a good section of the book. However, Prudence never once capitulated to him, and Sebastian eventually learned that he needed to adapt. Once he did this, he became a hero to root for, but it was a journey getting there.
I think it's important to note that Sebastian didn't become more accepting because he was transformed by love, at least not in part. He grew because he realized he needed to if he was going to keep Prudence at his side. This book is a product of its time, and it shows. Yet, it's still delightful.
If you're willing to put up with a chauvinistic hero for a good portion of the book, then I highly recommend this installment by Amanda Quick.
flaviasantos's review against another edition
3.0
Sadly, not as good as "Ravished". The heroine wasn't that smart, although she was interesting. But she got annoying at some points with her insistence on how the hero should act with his family, for no reason at all. I thought that to be very non-loyal and almost pathetic at some times. It really took out some of the joy from the book.
I really liked the adventures and the crimes, also, but again, they were too wick by letting the villain just go after what he did.
I really liked the adventures and the crimes, also, but again, they were too wick by letting the villain just go after what he did.
laurenjodi's review against another edition
4.0
Dangerous
4 Stars
Yes, Amanda Quick's heroes and heroines are much of a muchness and her plots are rather formulaic. That said, she is, nonetheless, a wonderful storyteller. The mysteries are suspenseful and the romances are entertaining and satisfying.
Dangerous is no exception with the heroine, Prudence Merryweather, engaging in paranormal investigations, and the hero, Sebastian, Earl of Angelstone, investigating crimes for the Bow Street Runners. The two find themselves embroiled in a case involving the strange and untimely deaths of several men who may or may not have been responsible for the death of a young woman.
As with most of Quick's books, Dangerous is a fast-paced read with engaging characters and a well-written sex scenes.
All in all, this is a classic Quick and is highly recommended for both fans and newbies. On to the next one!
4 Stars
Yes, Amanda Quick's heroes and heroines are much of a muchness and her plots are rather formulaic. That said, she is, nonetheless, a wonderful storyteller. The mysteries are suspenseful and the romances are entertaining and satisfying.
Dangerous is no exception with the heroine, Prudence Merryweather, engaging in paranormal investigations, and the hero, Sebastian, Earl of Angelstone, investigating crimes for the Bow Street Runners. The two find themselves embroiled in a case involving the strange and untimely deaths of several men who may or may not have been responsible for the death of a young woman.
As with most of Quick's books, Dangerous is a fast-paced read with engaging characters and a well-written sex scenes.
All in all, this is a classic Quick and is highly recommended for both fans and newbies. On to the next one!
qwelling4's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
pardonthisbookaddict's review against another edition
5.0
A heroine who is a ghost hunter, a hero who dabbles as criminal investigator, and a steamy romance? Yes please!! Amanda Quick! 4.5 stars.
jomferraz's review against another edition
5.0
What a book, I loved everything about it. Now I need to read more books by Amanda Quick