Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

Ne'er Duke Well by Alexandra Vasti

20 reviews

jehansen127's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted 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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, Grief, Death of parent, and Abandonment

suria21's review

funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.0

i loved it! i absolutely love a found family story so i loved this book! loved Peter and Selina together and was very glad that they did not have a third act breakup of any kind!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Cursing

Minor: Death, Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexism, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Abandonment, Alcohol, Colonisation, and Classism

channelcat's review

lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child death, Sexual content, and Death of parent

spellbindingtomes's review against another edition

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? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Grief, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Alcohol

brennabeani's review against another edition

funny 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? No

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny and Sexual content

Moderate: Child death and Death of parent

livingstory's review

hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Child death, Death, Grief, and Death of parent

pinesandpages's review against another edition

5.0

An intriguing premise that was perfectly executed. Full of heart, depth, and humor!! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Abandonment

Minor: Child death and Death of parent

carla20's review against another edition

funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Minor: Child death and Death of parent

leann0330's review

emotional funny hopeful inspiring medium-paced

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

5.0

Ne’er Duke Well was a spectacular read! Funny, charming, sweet, and spicy. The characters were so lovable—Lou and Freddy were precious and I loved the chemistry between Selina and Peter. A Louisiana boy with an open mind who was not bound by the rules of the ton and not intimidated by a smart, strong business woman? Sign this girl UP! I loved that Selina’s family provided Peter with the love he craved as a child and allowed him the emotional support to pursue custody of his younger half-siblings. And I loved that Selina started her business of educating women because of the situation her friend was in. I listened to the audiobook and was laughing AND crying at the end when the kids made their voices heard. This was a real treat. Can’t wait to read Earl Crush!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Death of parent, and Abandonment

Moderate: Bullying, Child death, and Grief

binevolentbookworm's review against another edition

adventurous 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? No

4.0

“You bring the morning with you. You’re the light, sweetheart. When you walk into a room, I can’t see the shadows. There is nothing in this world that could persuade me to send you away if I thought you wanted me half as much as I want you.”

i have been a huge fan of Vasti’s historical romances ever since i stumbled across the Hallifax sisters’ novellas via her newsletter, and in her first full length regency romance, we encounter yet another delightful romance in Peter and Selina’s story - a perfectly matched pair of strong willed and charming protagonists.

while NE’ER DUKE WELL is definitely first and foremost a romance, both sweet and steamy, this is also a story of family, both found and by blood, loyalty, and standing up in the face of adversity - because it wouldn’t be a regency romance without scandal in the ton! Vasti is masterful in crafting conflict that doesn’t rely on the tired tropes of miscommunication and third act breakups, instead utilizing a larger storyline of impropriety and legal maneuverings which allows room for for the characters to grow together.

i’m eager for the second installment of the Belvoir's Library series, with Earl Crush expected January 2025! 

 special thanks to Netgalley & St. Martin's Griffin for the advanced copy of Ne'er Duke Well by Alexandra Vasti - out now!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Child death, Misogyny, Sexism, Grief, and Abandonment

Minor: Domestic abuse, Racism, Slavery, Medical content, Death of parent, Colonisation, and Classism