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cancerousblush's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
fast-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
4.25
zbmorgan's review against another edition
5.0
As unrealistic as the happy ending for all the protagonists might seem (during WWII) Ryan's novels are a delight from start to finish. Do we have a character who starts out horrid and ends up self-aware? Check. Do we have people realizing that community is important? Check! Do we have a character realizing love is more important than money? Check! Do we have a woman in a historical context who has talents and a believable job? Check! I cannot believe one of Ryan's books hasn't been picked up for a PBS mini-series yet, but until then, I can re-read at will.
kziehl's review against another edition
5.0
With so many books set in WWIl time, this one was unexpected and a satisfying read.
heidilreads's review against another edition
5.0
I am a sucker for a group of females finding their way thru WWII.
yuze's review against another edition
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
let me just say that i adore the three main characters here. especially violet! i didn't think i'd like her but i adore her so much! however, this book barely has anything related to sewing or wedding dresses! i wish the author focused more on that aspect but she decided to focus on romance instead. i'm especially pissed at the fact that she even gave cressida a man. i'm not saying that she shouldn't have a man but with her character, it would've been nicer to see how women can be strong without a man. not every character has to have a romantic partner. the writing was also very cheesy. at some point, reading it felt tedious that i just want it to end asap. other than that, this is a solid cute book!
zanna83's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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? Yes
4.0
sylviet's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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? No
3.25
rjvrtiska's review
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
lilcassieg's review against another edition
funny
informative
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.5