geo_ix's review against another edition
5.0
Wow, I didn’t expect to love this as much as I did? I’m not really into political romances but their passion in politics & life hooked me. They were both so interesting & his character really went through it. It was so interesting to see him change & I think she handled it so well. She didn’t hate him or get mad at him and genuinely understood why he was the way he was and tried to help him. They both had issues & accepted them instead of demanded (except him at the end but he came through) & I’m glad by the end neither of them gave up their true passions.
bri_839's review against another edition
3.0
So we meet the main couple 7 years after a betrayal that ruined their relationship. This book was good but it wasn't great. Instead of the books that I love which sometimes have a sprinkling of angst over the love to make it richer, this book seemed to only have a sprinkling of happiness amongst the angst.
It was well written and engaging but not the book that I'm currently in the mood for, I think I would have enjoyed this book a lot more if I was in the right headspace for it.
It had more steam than the likes of Julia Quinn's book which I enjoyed however I just felt disconnected from this couple and kept wishing that the miscommunication and deception from the Hero would come to an end. When you read the book it's understandable why the Hero acts the way he does and in the end does redeem himself however I just felt like there was no true happy feeling when I closed this book that I'm usually left with when reading some of my other HR favourites. Even writing this I'm left feeling "Meh" about the entire thing, Didn't hate it but didn't love it either. I am committed to reading this authors other books however maybe not ones with a similar plot line.
It was well written and engaging but not the book that I'm currently in the mood for, I think I would have enjoyed this book a lot more if I was in the right headspace for it.
It had more steam than the likes of Julia Quinn's book which I enjoyed however I just felt disconnected from this couple and kept wishing that the miscommunication and deception from the Hero would come to an end. When you read the book it's understandable why the Hero acts the way he does and in the end does redeem himself however I just felt like there was no true happy feeling when I closed this book that I'm usually left with when reading some of my other HR favourites. Even writing this I'm left feeling "Meh" about the entire thing, Didn't hate it but didn't love it either. I am committed to reading this authors other books however maybe not ones with a similar plot line.
jemcam's review against another edition
2.0
Maybe check out her books again, but not a first choice.
kirkland433's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
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
4.25
I should keep this short and sweet.
I thought I remembered this book. And I remembered the overall theme, but other than that, I remembered nothing. Which is fine because I absolutely enjoyed this book.
Simon is obsessed with Louisa, and I loved every minute of it. They perfectly match each other, and I just enjoyed every interaction. Simon has his dumb dumb moments, but he realizes it pretty quickly when he messes up. Louisa deserves all the happiness. She's just a clever, respectable character.
I loved it. This book made me happy, and that's all I can ask for.
I thought I remembered this book. And I remembered the overall theme, but other than that, I remembered nothing. Which is fine because I absolutely enjoyed this book.
Simon is obsessed with Louisa, and I loved every minute of it. They perfectly match each other, and I just enjoyed every interaction. Simon has his dumb dumb moments, but he realizes it pretty quickly when he messes up. Louisa deserves all the happiness. She's just a clever, respectable character.
I loved it. This book made me happy, and that's all I can ask for.
sn4p's review against another edition
4.0
Very good book! Enjoyed it immensely.
Favorite had to be Raji though ;)
Favorite had to be Raji though ;)
brinastewart's review against another edition
3.0
2.5-3 stars..., still on the fence of how many stars. This one I thought I would like just as much for even more since in ties into her other trilogy but I just don't like Simon's past and how it was revealed. But other than that, I liked it.
ember_eyes_are_for_tigers's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
The beginning of the book started so well. With interesting characters to explore after seven years, tension was incredibly high and it was just intriguing.
I believe the main problem of the book is Simon. He is such a frustrating and misogynist character, which fits the era, but doesn’t stop him from me wanting to strangle him. Also, he’s a Tory. I think that’s pretty self explanatory.
Another thing, he did have a tragic backstory, however, that doesn’t change how simply awful he is.
I was really rooting for him to die halfway through the book so that Louisa could get herself a better husband. Oh well
I believe the main problem of the book is Simon. He is such a frustrating and misogynist character, which fits the era, but doesn’t stop him from me wanting to strangle him. Also, he’s a Tory. I think that’s pretty self explanatory.
Another thing, he did have a tragic backstory, however, that doesn’t change how simply awful he is.
I was really rooting for him to die halfway through the book so that Louisa could get herself a better husband. Oh well
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Misogyny, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Child abuse
Minor: Gaslighting and Injury/Injury detail