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mel_bee_421's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Minor: Domestic abuse and Fire/Fire injury
LGBTQ+crystalisreading's review
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Gun violence, Sexual content, Violence, Kidnapping, and Murder
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Blood, Religious bigotry, Medical trauma, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Minor: Vomit and War
naomi_k's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Gun violence, Sexual content, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Cursing, Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Medical content, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Minor: Infidelity, Torture, Vomit, Religious bigotry, and Sexual harassment
caramiaculpa's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Infidelity, Death of parent, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
wilybooklover's review against another edition
5.0
Maria and Eli were so lovely together. Maria is take-charge and independent, running a hotel practically by herself. Eli is buttoned-up and reserved and unflinchingly honest (despite orginally being in Vienna undercover). He's protective of Maria without being domineering about it. I just LOVE to see a starchy hero become undone over the heroine and this book gave me that in spades. Their sexual tension was off the charts and
All in all, a stunning blend of swoony romance, suspense, and political intrigue. Very rich in historical detail and the complex politics of the time without becoming dry or overshadowing the romance. Plus a great cast of vividly-drawn secondary characters, from Maria's complicated family to her friends and hotel guests. I particularly loved Josephine and Claude! In fact, I want a story featuring Claude.
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Gun violence, Sexual content, Violence, Kidnapping, and Murder
Moderate: Blood, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and Infidelity
unsuccessfulbookclub's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Gun violence, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Abandonment