achaperonwrites's review against another edition
5.0
Is it possible I loved this even more than I loved Bringing Down the Duke? Yes, yes it is. Something about Lucie’s fierce independent spirit just spoke to me on such a deep level.
To Lucie, there is nothing more important than the Cause. Gaining rights for women: the right to vote, the right to move about freely as a man can, the right to not be treated as property if married.
Tristan, on the other hand, cares about very little save his mother and maintaining his independence from his father. He’s allowed his reputation as a rogue to run rampant through the streets of London, and across the UK.
Lucie and Tristan have known each other for years, and their interactions have always left something to be desired.
But then, by chance these two collide, and the results? Fireworks. But fireworks can be dangerous, and their connection has the power to explode both of their lives in spectacular fashion. Or, it could end up being the thing that saves them both from themselves.
A Rogue of One’s Own was the most perfect follow up to Bringing Down the Duke. Dunmore does such a fabulous job of transporting the reader into late-1800s Britain and making them feel as if they are walking right alongside the characters through their highs and lows.
To Lucie, there is nothing more important than the Cause. Gaining rights for women: the right to vote, the right to move about freely as a man can, the right to not be treated as property if married.
Tristan, on the other hand, cares about very little save his mother and maintaining his independence from his father. He’s allowed his reputation as a rogue to run rampant through the streets of London, and across the UK.
Lucie and Tristan have known each other for years, and their interactions have always left something to be desired.
But then, by chance these two collide, and the results? Fireworks. But fireworks can be dangerous, and their connection has the power to explode both of their lives in spectacular fashion. Or, it could end up being the thing that saves them both from themselves.
A Rogue of One’s Own was the most perfect follow up to Bringing Down the Duke. Dunmore does such a fabulous job of transporting the reader into late-1800s Britain and making them feel as if they are walking right alongside the characters through their highs and lows.
marcelabrina's review against another edition
3.0
This historical rom-com uses an enemies-to-lovers trope to pit spinster and suffragist Lucinda Tedbury against Lord Tristan Ballentine, libertine and childhood tease. Lucie wants only to repeal the Married Women’s Property Act; Tristan wants only for his latest dalliance to be with Lucie. While I liked the witty dialogue and sexy times, I found they too often took a backseat to the obviously well-researched feminist struggle of the period. As a result, I didn’t quite believe the hero’s motivation and his character arc felt more convenient than realistic. But if you’re looking for witty banter and a strong feminist subplot, then this may appeal.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
kristen_eden's review against another edition
4.0
A well-done sequel, and decidedly more 'explicit' than the first. Ready for book three with Hattie!
bianca_rodriguez's review against another edition
3.0
idk what to rate this book and that’s an odd feeling for me!! just know I did like it but some things are holding me back from giving it a final review
update:
ok now more than a month later I'm giving this 3 stars, the characters and plot is great but it doesn't have the zest the first one had. Will, I still read the third book in hopes that this was just a minor bump? absolutely!
update:
ok now more than a month later I'm giving this 3 stars, the characters and plot is great but it doesn't have the zest the first one had. Will, I still read the third book in hopes that this was just a minor bump? absolutely!
shulovesreading's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
anastasiaeleni's review against another edition
This is what I needed. This is my first WOW book of 2022. It should be since it got me out of my 4 week Bridgerton S2 obsession and kept me in the mood to write a critical review assessment task on My Brilliant Career using A Room of One’s Own as a supporting text.
By the gods, I adore a love interest who has loved her since the beginning. Tristan is going on my list.
By the gods, I adore a love interest who has loved her since the beginning. Tristan is going on my list.
language_loving_amateur's review against another edition
5.0
This was so good. Definitely worth rereading for me. Evie Dunmore writes a few very flawed characters in A Rogue of One's Own, and it's so good. She walks the line between making things fairly realistic and giving readers the sweet things we want. If something is 100% sugar it doesn't have a complex taste. Because Tristan is a rogue and (for some parts of the book) is trying to maintain some distance between them, he does say some very hurtful things. He does not apologize for everything he does wrong, but he does grow a lot by the end. This version of a happily ever after takes into account Lucy's specific needs and I really appreciated that.
anactualbunny's review against another edition
3.0
Mixed feelings on this one.
The characters and the chemistry were wonderful. I loved the continuation of the friendships that had formed last book. I loved exploring more about Lucie.
The issue is the tattoo which as a WoC made me uncomfortable - especially as it then became an important part of the conclusion. If it wasn’t for that I would’ve rated this 5 stars.
The characters and the chemistry were wonderful. I loved the continuation of the friendships that had formed last book. I loved exploring more about Lucie.
The issue is the tattoo which as a WoC made me uncomfortable - especially as it then became an important part of the conclusion. If it wasn’t for that I would’ve rated this 5 stars.
reading_meg's review against another edition
5.0
- I enjoyed the first in this series, but I probably wouldn't have continued if a friend hadn't highly recommended this one-and I'm so glad she did!! I loved this one so much!
- Tristan and Lucie are so well matched, and their conversations were always so fun to read!
- I love how this book let Tristan be protective while also having Lucie be capable in her own right.
- The whole plot with the newspaper was so interesting, and I loved how much this one built on the themes of the first one.
- Love Lucie's cat so so so much!
- Tristan and Lucie are so well matched, and their conversations were always so fun to read!
- I love how this book let Tristan be protective while also having Lucie be capable in her own right.
- The whole plot with the newspaper was so interesting, and I loved how much this one built on the themes of the first one.
- Love Lucie's cat so so so much!