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classicallyzo's review
hopeful
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I found this difficult to get into at first, but I think some of that is the stiffness of the language (I usually read regency). Anna's plotline really seemed to drag on, but I liked Luke's character arch and it came together in the end. There are some darker themes and it's much more steamy than her later books, but I enjoyed it!
I did really love the use of "Zounds!" And "La!" I think they need to make a modern come back.
I did really love the use of "Zounds!" And "La!" I think they need to make a modern come back.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence and Murder
Minor: Emotional abuse, Rape, and Sexual assault
minamean's review against another edition
0.25
Although the miscommunication trope actually make sense within the plot, this book is infuriating. He finds out she's not a Virgin on their wedding night and proceeds to treat her like a hole for almost the whole book. In the last few pages when he finds out the very good reasons why she had no hymen, he issues a quick apology. She waves it away and they have a happily ever after.
BULLSHIT
BULLSHIT
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, and Stalking
writer595's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual violence, and Gaslighting
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