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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: Misogyny, Rape, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Child abuse
Minor: Gaslighting and Injury/Injury detail
ironskin's review against another edition
3.75
I read most of this before reading the story that began their love story, so it was interesting to return to it after knowing the history more thoroughly.
Very imperfect hero, and I found him awful frequently, but still really enjoyed this story.
It’s also really hard to find writing about colonialism anything but gross. This one tried.
Very imperfect hero, and I found him awful frequently, but still really enjoyed this story.
It’s also really hard to find writing about colonialism anything but gross. This one tried.
lpineo's review against another edition
4.0
Another decent novel in the School for Heiresses series. Nothing too exciting or surprising but solid characters and interesting plot. 3.5 stars.
wonderofthepage's review against another edition
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
3.75
reginaexmachina's review against another edition
Only a Duke Will Do just... didn't do much for me. I just kept trying to get myself interested in the book and I just couldn't bother to finish it.
virginiaduan's review against another edition
4.0
I was totally looking forward to this one about Louisa and Foxmoor! The story was fine though as is often with great anticipation, it is easy to disappoint. Although I wouldn't say I was disappointed, I can't say it was awesome.
As usual, Foxmoor was the more sympathetic character and Louisa could be rather annoying. But overall, a good story. However, this is the second heroine of Jeffries' that refuses to marry due to fear of childbirth and the first time was stupid so you can only imagine how stupid it was the second time.
As usual, Foxmoor was the more sympathetic character and Louisa could be rather annoying. But overall, a good story. However, this is the second heroine of Jeffries' that refuses to marry due to fear of childbirth and the first time was stupid so you can only imagine how stupid it was the second time.