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saurahsaurus's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
tense
medium-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
3.5
It was cute! As of right now, I don’t think I’ll revisit this book. It was a nice, but not a standout read. When I picked it up, I saw that it was an “Austentacious romance.” I understood that to mean that it was influenced by Jane Austen and would probably be a witty, light-hearted romance with light angst and a happy ending. I would say that’s mostly the case, (albeit with more angst), but the Jane Austen references were fairly excessive. Every single chapter contains a Jane Austen quote at the beginning, and references throughout. The characters discuss Jane Austen’s novels at length, too. It’s too much.
I’ll add more thoughts later if I have the energy.
I’ll add more thoughts later if I have the energy.
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, Gaslighting, and Classism
Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Cultural appropriation, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Animal cruelty, Body shaming, Death, Infidelity, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Death of parent, Murder, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Colonisation, and War
cathannahs's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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
4.5
Fun escape for lovers of Austen who don’t want anything challenging. Great pallet cleanser after reading heavier, darker fiction. Dark mystery tied throughout that drives the plot, but still gives room to explore characters and leave questions for the readers.
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Kidnapping
Minor: Slavery
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