lakea's review
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
llkendrick's review against another edition
1.0
DNF. I stopped at 25%. Everything was bad about this book - the characters, the plot, the writing, etc.
whatwouldollydo's review
5.0
This book was a roller coaster of emotions. I loved every second of it. The sex scene was
kimmiereadsalot's review against another edition
3.0
Free on Apple Books.
Starts off great. Regency. Spying. Clandestine encounters. Unfortunately, it drags a bit through the middle. Those clandestine encounters aren’t ever taken advantage of until way too late in the story imo. There’s also way too much miscommunication. I didn’t expect this because it starts off so direct just to waste way too much time beating around the bush. And duh the enemy isn’t who she thought it was. Like obviously. But whatevs. I’ll let it go. Why? Because we finally get redemption and it all works out. I was glad the way it was done even if it was wrapped up way too fast.
I will say another thing that broke my immersion throughout was the misuse of titles. Why was Tristan, a second son, Lord Graylocke. We’re never given a (courtesy) title for him. Should he just be Lord Tristan? Also, a (dowager) duchess is never Lady Lastname. She is the (dowager) duchess. Or her grave, the (dowager) duchess. Mistakes like these are distracting as an avid historical romance reader because we have spent years learning the intricacies of addressing British nobility. You’d think authors would research this and know this.
One more pet peeve: the use of “heels” to describe womens shoes. I looked up regency shoes. I wouldn’t call them heels. Slippers. Half boots. Walking shoes. But none are really “heels”.
But again, I’m giving the 3 stars because the beginning, end, and love felt between the MCs made up for everything else. And it was free.
Starts off great. Regency. Spying. Clandestine encounters. Unfortunately, it drags a bit through the middle. Those clandestine encounters aren’t ever taken advantage of until way too late in the story imo. There’s also way too much miscommunication. I didn’t expect this because it starts off so direct just to waste way too much time beating around the bush. And duh the enemy isn’t who she thought it was. Like obviously. But whatevs. I’ll let it go. Why? Because we finally get redemption and it all works out. I was glad the way it was done even if it was wrapped up way too fast.
I will say another thing that broke my immersion throughout was the misuse of titles. Why was Tristan, a second son, Lord Graylocke. We’re never given a (courtesy) title for him. Should he just be Lord Tristan? Also, a (dowager) duchess is never Lady Lastname. She is the (dowager) duchess. Or her grave, the (dowager) duchess. Mistakes like these are distracting as an avid historical romance reader because we have spent years learning the intricacies of addressing British nobility. You’d think authors would research this and know this.
One more pet peeve: the use of “heels” to describe womens shoes. I looked up regency shoes. I wouldn’t call them heels. Slippers. Half boots. Walking shoes. But none are really “heels”.
But again, I’m giving the 3 stars because the beginning, end, and love felt between the MCs made up for everything else. And it was free.
eve_boobies's review against another edition
3.0
TRISTAN YOU DAMN SWEETIEPIE!!! This dude is the biggest simp and I honestly love that for him. His inner dialogue just made me want to squeal.
I also love the whole "they believe mc is this trained spy but she's actually just a clumsy mess", although, I don't think they ever actually thought she had any clue what she was doing. I honestly would have loved it so much if she accidentally made a fantastic spy, but I'm really happy with the outcome nonetheless.
Um, I thought the spy they were meant to pass the info onto was quite obvious but I still liked and respected it. I wish there was more to the ending but I'm still very happy with how things turned out.
I also love the whole "they believe mc is this trained spy but she's actually just a clumsy mess", although, I don't think they ever actually thought she had any clue what she was doing. I honestly would have loved it so much if she accidentally made a fantastic spy, but I'm really happy with the outcome nonetheless.
Um, I thought the spy they were meant to pass the info onto was quite obvious but I still liked and respected it. I wish there was more to the ending but I'm still very happy with how things turned out.
vesper1931's review
2.0
After the death of their father Frederica (Freddie) Vale, her sister Charlotte (Charlie) and their mother are living with Lord Elias Harker. Harker in April 1806 informs Freddie that he is a British spy and needs her to steal a code book from foreign spies when attending a house party at Tenwick Abbey.
I found it implausible that Freddie (awful and unlikely name for a Regency Lady) believes a man that she detests and does not trust, and is pitted against 'professional' spies while being so clumsy and is expected to succeed.
I found it implausible that Freddie (awful and unlikely name for a Regency Lady) believes a man that she detests and does not trust, and is pitted against 'professional' spies while being so clumsy and is expected to succeed.
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