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pvp_niki's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Misogyny, Sexism, and Classism
Moderate: Terminal illness, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and War
Minor: Gun violence
wandering_seal's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I really enjoyed this - fluffy romance goodness. I like a FMC who's in on the game and this really delivered that. If I had been expecting more from this book is have been disappointed at the fairly surface level it dealt with PTSD, but for what I wanted it was absolutely perfect. I listened to it on audiobook and would thoroughly recommend it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent and Alcohol
Minor: War
amy_in_the_city's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
The plot for this was interesting and there were so many funny lines throughout. Unfortunately, I thought the character and relationship development fell short. There were some interesting aspects of the characters that the book never go to really explore. The main plot, where the FMC has to spend a lot of time with various other suitors to try to secure a proposal, took up so much time that it didn't allow much room for the actual romance to be developed. I found the abrupt changes in POV, sometimes in mid-paragraph, to be quite jarring and strange. The characters in this book are in their mid-20s but for some reason, they read as late teens or early 20s to me. I still enjoyed the book overall, but I wish I could have felt more strongly about the main relationship.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, Grief, Death of parent, and Classism
Moderate: Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders, Alcohol, and War
Minor: Sexual assault
audc's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I might not remember these characters a few weeks from now but I loved the feel good vibes.
Loved the plot. Great characters. It was all it promised.
Though towards the end it was ringing Pride and Prejudice
Loved the plot. Great characters. It was all it promised.
Though towards the end it was ringing Pride and Prejudice
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Ableism, Addiction, Drug abuse, and Death of parent
callidoralblack's review
lighthearted
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Content Warnings
Minor: Addiction, Grief, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
blewballoon's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
4.0
I almost DNFd this because I was having a hard time with the ruthlessly fortune hunting main lady and the upper-class judgemental male lead, but then the book took an interesting turn and I was intrigued for the long run. I'm glad I stuck with it! I enjoyed the character growth the leads went through and the romance ended up having a few tropes I actually like. I enjoyed seeing things play out for the side characters as well. I'd recommend this to anyone who likes historical romance for the plot and love stories but won't miss the spice.
Content Warnings
Minor: Alcohol and Classism
jenn_reads's review against another edition
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Not a slow story, but PG and extremely slow burn. The main thing that bugged me was the Aunt's minor subplot out of nowhere being resolved so easily but all in all enjoyable.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and Classism
Moderate: War
Minor: Alcohol
Debt, gamblingjdromsky's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
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
3.75
I really liked the premise of the book and the pacing, but at times the dialogue felt a little rushed and I would’ve wished for a bit more subtext. Characters felt they said exactly what they meant more often than modern people usually do but asleep sometimes more often than even regency folks did (and they spoke in veiled subtext far more often)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent and Classism
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Alcohol, and War
sarahsbooklife's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-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
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction and Death of parent
Minor: Drug abuse, Drug use, Misogyny, Grief, Alcohol, and War
sarahsbooklife's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-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
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction and Death of parent
Minor: Drug abuse, Drug use, Misogyny, Grief, Alcohol, and War