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gaderianne's review against another edition
2.0
A nice, light fluffy read but one that tried too hard for witty dialogue...especially in the first half of the book. The first half of the book was unconvincing to me and I found that I just kept wanting Turnip to be something more. The second half of the book was better. I enjoyed how it was the same story as told in a previous book from a different perspective. I missed the modern day romance in this book and am looking forward to the next book in the series
tobyyy's review against another edition
4.0
Audiobook version. Unfortunately I don’t remember when I read this. Perhaps in December 2018? I can’t recall.
cammmiam's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 out of 5 stars.
Because I adore Turnip Fitzhugh, don't you know. You also get an introduction to Sally and her school friends to complete the holiday romp. Absurdly well done.
Because I adore Turnip Fitzhugh, don't you know. You also get an introduction to Sally and her school friends to complete the holiday romp. Absurdly well done.
jmbq_reads's review against another edition
4.0
The whole Pink Carnation series has started to wear me out, but this new find from the library restored my interest -- probably because it completely dropped the framework story of the modern romance found in the other books. "Mistletoe" takes a minor character from some of the other books -- the ridiculous, bumbling fop Reginald "Turnip" Fitzhugh -- and gives him the chance to prove his mettle as a knight in shining armor. Even his misunderstandings and daft babbling become somewhat more endearing as he finds a woman who can appreciate his true worth. OK, it's fluff, it's unbelievable romance, but it's a lovely little bonbon of a read for the season.
falulatonks's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars because WOW THIS BOOK WAS SO CUTE! I was promised a really endearing male lead and I got it and I'm so pleased - so easy to laugh, with the biggest grins, super clumsy, a little bit of a dummy, and super endearing. I love that even with his little mind-fumbles and physical fumbles he's never made out to seem like he's lacking anything, like he's less than anyone - I think it would've been easy to write him that way, and Willig does a really good job of not. Dreamiest thing about Turnip, too: never described as 'rakish'. Wow. Doesn't that make your heart sing!
It's so nice to see a dude who doesn't care enough to be brooding and gruff, it's so nice to see a dude who openly does this for people and treats people nicely. It's so nice to see a dude who realises when he's been careless about his privilege and his wealth. I liked, in particular, that when he realised he'd been careless, it wasn't an "oh, I was rude, that's why she rejected me" moment (because dudes in books set in this period do that), but an "oh, I was rude. that was rude of me" moment, which is so much better: not expecting anything. What a good person.
I loved Arabella, too! - and her little side-jokes and the way her mind jumped between things. In books like these with leads with a specific sense of humour, the writing seems to reach a little bit and it falls short, but I never felt like that with her. All of her POV chapters were a pleasure. I also really like that she loves what she does - she's not always been happy, but she was definitely on her way there, and it's nice that she would've gotten it regardless of if she'd met Turnip or not.
And Arabella and Turnip are lovely - my favourite thing in romance is when people make each other smile and laugh a lot (and when people make each other smile and laugh so much that they start noticing things about how they try not to smile! you guys!). They were sweet and giddy without being dense or blunt or unbelievably floaty, you know? How nice.
Spy shenanigans are my favourite thing, especially when they're done goofily, and this book did the goofy perfect. Knocked off half a star for being a little slow to get into, but when I got into the rhythm of the story and fell in love with the leads, I breezed right through. God, what an enjoyable book. I'm going to read the rest of the series now!
It's so nice to see a dude who doesn't care enough to be brooding and gruff, it's so nice to see a dude who openly does this for people and treats people nicely. It's so nice to see a dude who realises when he's been careless about his privilege and his wealth. I liked, in particular, that when he realised he'd been careless, it wasn't an "oh, I was rude, that's why she rejected me" moment (because dudes in books set in this period do that), but an "oh, I was rude. that was rude of me" moment, which is so much better: not expecting anything. What a good person.
I loved Arabella, too! - and her little side-jokes and the way her mind jumped between things. In books like these with leads with a specific sense of humour, the writing seems to reach a little bit and it falls short, but I never felt like that with her. All of her POV chapters were a pleasure. I also really like that she loves what she does - she's not always been happy, but she was definitely on her way there, and it's nice that she would've gotten it regardless of if she'd met Turnip or not.
And Arabella and Turnip are lovely - my favourite thing in romance is when people make each other smile and laugh a lot (and when people make each other smile and laugh so much that they start noticing things about how they try not to smile! you guys!). They were sweet and giddy without being dense or blunt or unbelievably floaty, you know? How nice.
Spy shenanigans are my favourite thing, especially when they're done goofily, and this book did the goofy perfect. Knocked off half a star for being a little slow to get into, but when I got into the rhythm of the story and fell in love with the leads, I breezed right through. God, what an enjoyable book. I'm going to read the rest of the series now!
leighe's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
lncolgate's review against another edition
4.0
This was such a delightful, silly, romantic romp. It honestly almost trumps Masque of the Black Tulip as my favorite in the series. Very simple plot, with wonderfully endearing characters. Turnip is undoubtedly one of my favorite heroes in romantic fiction. I found myself laughing all throughout the novel. Loved the fact Jane Austen was a side character, and could definitely see nods to a few of her novels in here. Easy and fun read— perfect for a romantic escape.
jackiesam's review against another edition
4.0
More fun than the last few, brought me back to the first one :)