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sleepyspunstory's review against another edition
lighthearted
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? No
4.25
madsforbooks13's review against another edition
3.0
Thank you to St. Martin's Press and Netgalley for providing me with this e-arc for a clear and honest review!
Ok y'all; I was very excited to read this because I love Bridgerton and was intrigued about a possible enemies to lovers/two characters that exude bachelor/bachelorette lifestyles. It was cute and the banter was good, but it just wasn't my cup of tea. I found myself focusing solely on their relationship rather than the plot line, but it was enjoyable. Giles was a mans man, but he had a self awareness that I liked and so did Diana. They are veryyy similar people so like they're obviously meant to be <3
Read if you love historical fiction, 'Bridgerton'-esque setting, family drama!
Ok y'all; I was very excited to read this because I love Bridgerton and was intrigued about a possible enemies to lovers/two characters that exude bachelor/bachelorette lifestyles. It was cute and the banter was good, but it just wasn't my cup of tea. I found myself focusing solely on their relationship rather than the plot line, but it was enjoyable. Giles was a mans man, but he had a self awareness that I liked and so did Diana. They are veryyy similar people so like they're obviously meant to be <3
Read if you love historical fiction, 'Bridgerton'-esque setting, family drama!
garbage_mcsmutly's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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? Yes
4.25
📝 This was a fun and easy little regency romp. Plenty of humor (everyone) and pining (both of them) and brooding (him). The book went by super fast.
🕵️The end goal/mystery to be solved was kind of predictable once we get the main components of it, and the FMC is supposed to be really good at sniffing out the truth, so it was a bit disappointing that she didn't catch on to it sooner.
🎧 This was dual POV but only one narrator (female). The actor did a very good job with all the different voices, good and varied accents, and it was always clear who was talking.
🌶️ 2.5/5 There was tension and a couple kisses, then one (fairly lengthy) explicit scene.
🕵️The end goal/mystery to be solved was kind of predictable once we get the main components of it, and the FMC is supposed to be really good at sniffing out the truth, so it was a bit disappointing that she didn't catch on to it sooner.
🎧 This was dual POV but only one narrator (female). The actor did a very good job with all the different voices, good and varied accents, and it was always clear who was talking.
🌶️ 2.5/5 There was tension and a couple kisses, then one (fairly lengthy) explicit scene.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, and Classism
Moderate: Infidelity, Sexism, and Abandonment
Minor: Confinement, Death, Drug use, Sexual assault, Kidnapping, Pregnancy, Cultural appropriation, Alcohol, Colonisation, and Deportation
madsmcw_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
genhuggins's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
mislachowski's review against another edition
4.0
If you like slowburns, enemies to lovers, strong independent females, and charming rogues mixed with a little mystery and adventure then you'll love this book.
In the 1st Meriwell sister's story, I struggled to connect to the ridiculousness of the schemes Hugh created and found that I kept reading for the interaction between Diana and Giles. So I was very excited to read that Never Rescue a Rogue was their love story.
Everyone can see that Diana and Giles are great together, except for Diana and Giles! Until one night when they let down their guard and share a very languid and spicy kiss that makes them think differently, and made me not able to put this book down.
The story is fun, the romance was strong even if it was slow (I generally prefer something spicery), but the banter ....the banter really made this book. Diana and Giles's dialogue was so humorous and heartwarming that I fell more in love with both of them as the story progressed.
I also really enjoyed the character development of the 3rd Meriwell sister and how her relationship with Diana grew and shifted so much in this book vs. the last book, and now am looking forward to her story.
A very big thank you to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my fair and honest review.
In the 1st Meriwell sister's story, I struggled to connect to the ridiculousness of the schemes Hugh created and found that I kept reading for the interaction between Diana and Giles. So I was very excited to read that Never Rescue a Rogue was their love story.
Everyone can see that Diana and Giles are great together, except for Diana and Giles! Until one night when they let down their guard and share a very languid and spicy kiss that makes them think differently, and made me not able to put this book down.
The story is fun, the romance was strong even if it was slow (I generally prefer something spicery), but the banter ....the banter really made this book. Diana and Giles's dialogue was so humorous and heartwarming that I fell more in love with both of them as the story progressed.
I also really enjoyed the character development of the 3rd Meriwell sister and how her relationship with Diana grew and shifted so much in this book vs. the last book, and now am looking forward to her story.
A very big thank you to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my fair and honest review.
winemakerssister's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars
I liked the chemistry and banter between the MCs, but was bothered by some historical inconsistencies, including most of the characters calling each other by their first names.
I liked the chemistry and banter between the MCs, but was bothered by some historical inconsistencies, including most of the characters calling each other by their first names.