alisonb's review against another edition
4.0
I’m giving this 4 stars for the writing and 3 stars for the plot.
I was never satisfied with Cassandra’s justice regarding all the slandering of her. I also felt that up until the end Ambury was still waffling between Lakewood and Cassandra’s history. I just didn’t feel the love even when the declarations came.
The reveal of Sophie’s secret was extremely sad to me on behalf of the current Countesses sacrifice for her husband to experience love. I want a novella where the Countess meets someone after the death of her husband.
And Lydia!- that girl was so quiet and now she is a bit selfish. I didn’t like that she put Cassandra in a position to be blamed for taking her gambling and never defended her; instead she hoped that Cassandra’s married state wouldn’t inhibit them still engaging in fun (ie; gambling).
I was never satisfied with Cassandra’s justice regarding all the slandering of her. I also felt that up until the end Ambury was still waffling between Lakewood and Cassandra’s history. I just didn’t feel the love even when the declarations came.
The reveal of Sophie’s secret was extremely sad to me on behalf of the current Countesses sacrifice for her husband to experience love. I want a novella where the Countess meets someone after the death of her husband.
And Lydia!- that girl was so quiet and now she is a bit selfish. I didn’t like that she put Cassandra in a position to be blamed for taking her gambling and never defended her; instead she hoped that Cassandra’s married state wouldn’t inhibit them still engaging in fun (ie; gambling).
anasilva12's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
mmadeea1's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
rachelini's review against another edition
3.0
This was a very un-romantic romance novel. It wasn't a bad book - it was an interesting story of people finding their way through a marriage of convenience. But it was weirdly unromantic, and I actually said "Really?" out loud when they declared their love.
virginiaduan's review against another edition
3.0
A solid entry in this quartet. I admit to being most curious about Penthurst, so undoubtedly, he will be the last in the quartet with Kendale being next.
Hunter is a good author and I enjoyed the unraveling mystery and the courtship unfold. I am glad for the lack of unnecessary drama and delay in the love story. That is most definitely refreshing!
Hunter is a good author and I enjoyed the unraveling mystery and the courtship unfold. I am glad for the lack of unnecessary drama and delay in the love story. That is most definitely refreshing!
lobo1tomia's review against another edition
4.0
A történet egyáltalán nem leplezi, romantika ide vagy oda, hogy mennyire kiszolgáltatott helyzetben voltak a 18. század végén azok, akiknek folt esett a becsületén. Cassandrát nemcsak a pletyka övezi és követi mindenhova, hanem szinte senki se bánik vele igazán tisztelettel, mert feltételezik, hogy bukott nő és ha már az, akkor egyáltalán emberszámba se kell venni.
Részletesen: http://olvasonaplo.net/olvasonaplo/2017/04/24/madeline-hunter-lady-cassandra-meghoditasa/
Részletesen: http://olvasonaplo.net/olvasonaplo/2017/04/24/madeline-hunter-lady-cassandra-meghoditasa/
anwoodward's review against another edition
3.0
As usual with Madeline Hunter, the writing is lovely and solid, character development is terrific, there's a solid sense of time and place and the story is a little out of the usual fare, but this series is just missing magic for some reason.
kenzigrl's review against another edition
5.0
Yates and Cassandra were meant to be. Love her relationship with her Aunt and I forget how much I love Kendale lol
wolftashie's review against another edition
5.0
One of the few romances I've ever given a five for. Great plotting, realistic characters, lots of mysterious and a good romance too. Stayed up all night reading it.