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It Happened One Autumn by Lisa Kleypas

29 reviews

kyeruhh's review against another edition

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3.5

Honestly don’t have much to say other than that I enjoyed this! I liked both MCs and how their relationship developed. The third act conflict was a bit OTT but it did succeed at making me excited for the next book in the series. 

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annick's review against another edition

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adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted tense 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? No

4.0

Entertaining. Adds much to the wider stories before and after this book. Ravenels and wallflowers. 

Dubious consent for kissing. The MMC forced himself on the FMC. 


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amris's review against another edition

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3.5


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summerofsoaps's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional lighthearted 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? It's complicated

4.25


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iamsammie27's review against another edition

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emotional funny 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? Yes

4.25


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astound's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional tense 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? Yes

4.75

This was such a compelling read. It was incredibly fast-paced and gripping. At times, I feared for the characters, but the story was so sweet and wonderful. So far, this is my favorite Wallflowers couple.

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aoifesbookshelf's review against another edition

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lighthearted tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Certainly not as good as the first book and there are a number of dub con scenes throughout. I know in later editions, the chapter after the
library scene
is revised but in all honestly I felt that
some of their kisses (especially the first kiss)
were much more uncomfortable to read. I would have been so easy to include a line or two or change handful of words to make this much more digestible because it reads as assault and only later in the chapter or the next chapter to we learn Lillian reciprocated or enjoyed the kisses. 

I liked Lillian but not as much as the other girls. She was a bit too stubborn to the point it got annoying and immature. Despite certain scenes, I still found myself rooting for Westcliff, hoping he'd actually *say* some of the things he thought. Everytime he did something bad, he recognised it as such and then realised he needed to apologise.

The standout positive moments for me were
the apology in the study, Westcliff confronting his mother (twice) and the rounders scene at the beginning. The fake-butterfly scene was sweet too.


Overall, it's not the best book, but I did get thought it very fast. I like Kleypas' engaging writing style. I found that I would be enjoying the story, the banter, the enemies-to-lovers angle and then a scene would happen between the H&h that would make me a little uncomfortable and I'd go back to disliking it. This cycle repeated several times.

St. Vincent was likable in the first 80% of the book.
In fact, he *almost* suited Lillian better. Then he kidnapped her. Then at the end of the book, Evie turns up at his house to make a deal?
I look forward to reading how Kleypas attempts to redeem him in Devil In Winter, especially since he is one of the most loved Heros in HR and right now, I cannot see why.

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carbs666's review against another edition

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emotional funny 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? It's complicated

4.5

Loved it!!! Lilian and Marcus have so much chemistry and the way they fall so irrevocably in love without completely rejecting all common sense is SO satisfying to watch! The way they challenge each other is so fun to watch - I feel like one of their friends who can see so clearly how into each other they are while they fight and deny the attraction. Can't recommend it enough. 

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annahamburger's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing 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? It's complicated

4.75


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mollyjeannette's review against another edition

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lighthearted 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

4.25


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