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julyavenue's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
tense
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
4.0
Enjoyed the book overall, looooved Gideon and Grace! And dear Ozzie as well. I felt the characters were over the top at times, but Prue did resonate with me so I do forgive her as the FMC. I did side-eye Aunt Gussie and her “Oriental” sedan though. Some of the scenes that stood out include the first meet (bants galore), the park, the jewels (Gideon my heart), the wedding (Ozzie!), and the final confrontation in the inn (pig slops). I think it seemed a bit like a sitcom, but it’s at least a sitcom I’d love to watch.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, and Physical abuse
Minor: Miscarriage and Rape
hollsyy's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
slow-paced
4.25
Goddd I am loving this author! This outshines almost all HR I've read, the tensions and build up is unreal and the complexities of their woven webs of deceit and honour are so beautifully laced. I wished only for this book to be longer - our FMC and MMC deserved just a few more pages of HEA. Gideon is probably one of my favourite, if not my all time favourite, MMC's due to his, well, everything. And the FMC is interesting and has quality characteristics that are valued. This isn't a lust match - this is a LOVE match and they take their sweet time. He falls first and he falls HARD.
*this story has a darker tone and isn't the pick for a feel good heartwarmer, but the ending is sugar sweet*
*this story has a darker tone and isn't the pick for a feel good heartwarmer, but the ending is sugar sweet*
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Violence, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Miscarriage, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Suicide, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
cheerfullrain's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I had an issue with the pacing of this book. I thought it got off to a stilted and farfetched beginning. There were way too many plot points that fell into place far too conveniently, their first kiss came out of nowhere and then their relationship more or less stalled half way through. They shared a few kisses and then there was nothing between them but a lot of talking, which was fine, but throwing like three love scenes into the last 7% of the book felt like an afterthought. None of them seemed to serve any purpose outside of checking a box on the list of romance novel requirements. They could just as easily have not been there and I would have still enjoyed the book. I thought the FMC was too wishy washy about her feelings and wished the MMC struggled a little more with his. The drama with her original fiancé was too drawn out and I found it unconvincing that he was an unrepentant rake one minute and a perfect fiancé the next. It was entertaining enough and I appreciated the MMCs wit, but it overall fell flat for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Mental illness, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, and Religious bigotry
sarahflies's review against another edition
challenging
funny
hopeful
medium-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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Miscarriage, and Misogyny
Minor: Vomit
jekadawn's review
adventurous
funny
sad
fast-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
4.5
I loved how clueless they could both be. I loved how he saw her from the beginning.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Miscarriage, and Misogyny
susanpevensie's review
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
it’s worth noting that this is my second time reading this book. years ago, i remember raving about this book like there was no tomorrow. today, i cannot fathom why i ever liked it so much.
the hero was amazing. i loved how unapologetic he was about his affection for prudence. i loved that he didn’t sugarcoat his attraction to her. yes she had a different sort of beauty but she was beautiful to him regardless. i hate stories where the plain heroines are described as plain, but ended up having beautiful features. it’s insulting to the readers. putting that aside, the hero simply loved the heroine and would do just about anything for her.
the heroine however, was insufferable to deal with. at first i tried to be more understanding. she lived her life after 11 year old, being abused by her grandfather. she had no self-esteem, didn’t understand her own self-worth. at least until she was 16 and met her then fiancé, phillip.
so throughout the story, the heroine was so fucking wishy washy. she just couldn’t make up her damn mind. gideon would chase her and she would entertain him, made out with him and yelled at him for making a play for her when she’s spoken for. this thing happened over and over and over again. to the point that i was so fucking sick of it.
how are you going to throw the “i’m in a relationship” card when you made out with another man at every single opportunity? the math is not mathing, sweetheart. granted gideon was so fucking obnoxious about it, but she entertained him all the same. make up your damn mind!
and then my god, this woman. she never stood up for herself. she just let phillip, the loser fiancé talked down to her like she was nothing. she didn’t even try! i wanted to scream to her to at least tell him to fuck off but she just sat there, barely able to get a word. i tried to be patient. she would get her chance to tell him off right? no babe. a cold resounding NOPE.
and when she had the chance to expose him for the fraud he was, she decided to be the mary sue and let everyone live happily ever after.
like wow. so fucking satisfying!!
the hero was amazing. i loved how unapologetic he was about his affection for prudence. i loved that he didn’t sugarcoat his attraction to her. yes she had a different sort of beauty but she was beautiful to him regardless. i hate stories where the plain heroines are described as plain, but ended up having beautiful features. it’s insulting to the readers. putting that aside, the hero simply loved the heroine and would do just about anything for her.
the heroine however, was insufferable to deal with. at first i tried to be more understanding. she lived her life after 11 year old, being abused by her grandfather. she had no self-esteem, didn’t understand her own self-worth. at least until she was 16 and met her then fiancé, phillip.
so throughout the story, the heroine was so fucking wishy washy. she just couldn’t make up her damn mind. gideon would chase her and she would entertain him, made out with him and yelled at him for making a play for her when she’s spoken for. this thing happened over and over and over again. to the point that i was so fucking sick of it.
how are you going to throw the “i’m in a relationship” card when you made out with another man at every single opportunity? the math is not mathing, sweetheart. granted gideon was so fucking obnoxious about it, but she entertained him all the same. make up your damn mind!
and then my god, this woman. she never stood up for herself. she just let phillip, the loser fiancé talked down to her like she was nothing. she didn’t even try! i wanted to scream to her to at least tell him to fuck off but she just sat there, barely able to get a word. i tried to be patient. she would get her chance to tell him off right? no babe. a cold resounding NOPE.
and when she had the chance to expose him for the fraud he was, she decided to be the mary sue and let everyone live happily ever after.
like wow. so fucking satisfying!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Abortion, and Pregnancy
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