Reviews

A Rake of His Own by A.J. Lancaster

peytonm's review

5.0

Yay Marius and Rake's story! I've been looking forward to their story, and once again, A.J. Lancaster's voice and characterizations win me over. It took me a while to get over Rake's dickishness, but his charisma won me over eventually (as I knew he would!). I felt like Marius and Rake were a good match in the end.

mrsdarcylynn's review against another edition

5.0

This book is fantastic! It practically sizzles!
When I was originally introduced to Stariel, this was the book being recommended. While I enjoyed Hetta’s story, I will admit that it wasn’t my favorite. THIS was my absolute favorite of the series. Marius is just so fun as a character, I loved the exploration of how closeted the human world is compared to the very open/accepting fae world, and there’s a little mystery in there too! 

creativelifeofliz's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful 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? It's complicated

4.0

This was a really interesting story! I enjoyed the mystery and the fantasy world (despite not reading the previous books in the series), as well as the romance that was woven throughout. 

alysha714's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional lighthearted mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

brk's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

aliteubner's review

adventurous emotional hopeful lighthearted mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

the_real_al_cal's review against another edition

adventurous emotional lighthearted mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

earthier's review

5.0

Although I still want more of Irokoi's character I loved this book and am sad for the series to end. The dynamic of the characters was the best part, it also was a nice contrast to the murder mystery. The fears about both characters harbored about their perspective relationship overshadowed the mystery, but added a nice touch of reality to the fantasy aspect of the story which I think made the story especially magical in a way. No matter mortal or fae romance and love is daunting to face.

emmak2012's review against another edition

adventurous 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

5.0

lazareen's review against another edition

funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0