justbooksyall's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.5
ssung's review against another edition
3.0
it is debatable to me whether i think little miniature illustrations within text of characters ruin or add to the effect. it works relatively well in children's books, but sometimes i feel robbed.
leneso_'s review against another edition
5.0
Always happy with Grace Draven's books. The characters are often described as not really beautiful people at least in the basic standards but with a personality that is full of character and touching. The writing is lovely. The feelings are well brought out. The male characters are always very appealing in their character and behavior, kind and loving. The universe is always interesting and the plot always presents some action, we do not get bored. Sometimes you smile, sometimes your eyes are watering, and sometimes you hold your breath.
I really liked this one too. It's not the last one I'll read of this author.
I really liked this one too. It's not the last one I'll read of this author.
excel_spreadsheet_book_nerd's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
diaryofthebookdragon's review against another edition
4.0
Likes:
+ 'Beauty and the beast' is one of my favorite fairy tales. Grace Draven did a great retelling, changing enough to keep it interesting, but keeping all the important pieces.
+ Louvaen is a widow. She loved her first husband and has fond memories of him. It was so refreshing. The cliche of a bad first marriage and tortured young widow is used too often.
+ Mouthy, headstrong heroine that gives as good (or more) than she gets.
+ Another wonderful love story where love triumphs over physical appearance. [b:Radiance|24473763|Radiance (Wraith Kings, #1)|Grace Draven|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1422721500s/24473763.jpg|40780371] was better, but Entreat Me was very good too.
+ Verbal battles.
Upon her return from Monteblanco, she'd thanked him for not bespelling her off the cliff.
"Keep your thanks." he told her. "And an eye on your ale. I'm brewing something that turns shrews into toads."
"While you're at it, brew something that bestows courtesy and swallow a cup or two yourself," she shot back.
Dislikes:
- I wish the world was developed more. We get only bare essentials, enough for the story to progress.
- Second couple (Louvaen's sister) left me cold and uninterested. I feel like they should have engaged me more, since they are important part of the plot/story.
As always I could not stop myself from comparing this book to [b:Radiance|24473763|Radiance (Wraith Kings, #1)|Grace Draven|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1422721500s/24473763.jpg|40780371], but this time Entreat Me held it's own. If you like romances that develop story with mouthy heroines , check it out.
+ 'Beauty and the beast' is one of my favorite fairy tales. Grace Draven did a great retelling, changing enough to keep it interesting, but keeping all the important pieces.
+ Louvaen is a widow. She loved her first husband and has fond memories of him. It was so refreshing. The cliche of a bad first marriage and tortured young widow is used too often.
+ Mouthy, headstrong heroine that gives as good (or more) than she gets.
+ Another wonderful love story where love triumphs over physical appearance. [b:Radiance|24473763|Radiance (Wraith Kings, #1)|Grace Draven|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1422721500s/24473763.jpg|40780371] was better, but Entreat Me was very good too.
+ Verbal battles.
Upon her return from Monteblanco, she'd thanked him for not bespelling her off the cliff.
"Keep your thanks." he told her. "And an eye on your ale. I'm brewing something that turns shrews into toads."
"While you're at it, brew something that bestows courtesy and swallow a cup or two yourself," she shot back.
Dislikes:
- I wish the world was developed more. We get only bare essentials, enough for the story to progress.
- Second couple (Louvaen's sister) left me cold and uninterested. I feel like they should have engaged me more, since they are important part of the plot/story.
As always I could not stop myself from comparing this book to [b:Radiance|24473763|Radiance (Wraith Kings, #1)|Grace Draven|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1422721500s/24473763.jpg|40780371], but this time Entreat Me held it's own. If you like romances that develop story with mouthy heroines , check it out.
floreena's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
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
3.0