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The Governess Game by Tessa Dare

8 reviews

jehansen127's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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

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yourbookishbff's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No

4.5

I LOVE a reformed rake and Chase's character arc absolutely delivers! From The Cave of Carnality and the "inconvenience" of our emotionally scarred (and hilariously macabre) young wards, to a happily-ever-after deserving of our stubborn survivor, Alex, this is alternately silly and gentle. I love seeing a man terrified of love slowly cracked open and refilled with affection, trust and security, and I particularly love when a woman is celebrated for her career achievements on page. This was a winning combo. I felt minor annoyance in how the third act finally resolved but it's a little quibble.

Also, the scenes between Ash and Chase were worth any annoyance I could possibly feel. Perfect, no notes, besties forever please.

ALSO ALSO, this contains elite sickbed/caretaking content and one of the best tiny nods to medical accuracy (that's also a wicked setdown).

ALSO ALSO ALSO, the doll funerals. I only regret that I will never be in attendance.

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stanleycoochieslibrary's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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? It's complicated

3.75

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soniajoy98's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-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

2.5

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kyeruhh's review against another edition

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emotional funny 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

3.75

I liked this one just sliiiiiiightly less than the first, but still really enjoyed it. I’m a sucker for a sad man and good banter, and Tessa Dare delivers.

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