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notesfromthebookdrop's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
sm_almon's review
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This was a charming cross-class historical romance, and the first book I've read by Laura Lee Guhrke.
In particular, I enjoyed seeing both Max and Evie acknowledge that becoming a duchess would be a huge stretch out of her comfort zone for Evie, and that it wouldn't all be sunshine and roses insofar as society was concerned. And notwithstanding that real concern, the main characters were both committed to making sure Evie succeeded in that role quite aside from their own romantic feelings for one another. It brought a bit of realism to the usual historical romance fantasy, and I quite liked that. I will definitely check out more books by this author in future.
In particular, I enjoyed seeing both Max and Evie acknowledge that becoming a duchess would be a huge stretch out of her comfort zone for Evie, and that it wouldn't all be sunshine and roses insofar as society was concerned. And notwithstanding that real concern, the main characters were both committed to making sure Evie succeeded in that role quite aside from their own romantic feelings for one another. It brought a bit of realism to the usual historical romance fantasy, and I quite liked that. I will definitely check out more books by this author in future.
brigid_reads's review against another edition
funny
slow-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
4.0
loumazoo's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
hammock_and_read's review against another edition
4.0
She’s All That but even better! Makeover, knows about the bet, finds out about her friend, learns about the ton, and learns about herself along the way! I just loved this one! I just loved the plot of this one and loved the Duke and Evie so much- they had chemistry from the start. These two are just so cute - with dancing lessons, Evie getting to be herself, working together, learning to pamper herself, and both of them falling in love.
I can’t wait for more of this series and more of Laura’s work! If you like historical romance I highly recommend this book and if you love cinderella or underdog stories I also recommend this to you as well!
Thanks to Forever for this book
I can’t wait for more of this series and more of Laura’s work! If you like historical romance I highly recommend this book and if you love cinderella or underdog stories I also recommend this to you as well!
Thanks to Forever for this book
justkeyreads's review against another edition
Didn’t finish it in time of my library loan
areadz's review
3.75
A little slow to get into. Didn’t like Max at first. Really didn’t like Rory. Fun res but not life changing.
sarahrmid's review
funny
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? Yes
3.0