iamliterate's review against another edition
4.0
It was okay and then it got supernatural. Now it's great! Can't wait to read more by Kleypas.
sejacobson14's review against another edition
3.0
A good classic romance. Dark leading man. Quirky but strong leading lady. Eccentric family. The plot moves along a bit too fast with not enough character development, but all in all I was able to get into the story. I enjoyed it enough and I'm sure I will read more of the series.
sri_savita's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 stars
"Your good-luck curse. I know how to get rid of it. You should marry into a family with very, very bad luck. A family with expensive problems. And then you won't have to be embarrassed about having so much money, because it will flow out nearly as fast as it comes in.
"So you believe in fate now?"
"And luck - because of you."
A bit whimsical, at times ridiculous, but damn if this wasn't a fun midnight ride that kept me hooked.
Love Cam. Love Amelia. They're both really intelligent. Love the Hathaways. Love that it's not your typical stuffy upper-crust Regency romance. Love that the Westcliffs and St. Vincents make an appearance.
Love the magic, mystery, a dash of Gothic adventure and haunting. It's like a blend of fantasy lore and romance which is right up my alley.
And also the more serious themes of navigating your identity and place in the world, and life after grief. I know people love Leo's character growth so I am looking forward to that.
"You grieve too much. You've forced her to come back to you. You have to let her go. Not for your sake, but hers."
There were some moments I was not on board with, for example, Leo saying to Amelia if you're not sure you were compromised then you weren't. THE FUCK. I hate these problematic notions that still somehow have to be part of historical romance?? And all the possessive stuff too. Eye roll. Alas, that's standard for HR. I don't like that Cam tricked Amelia into betrothal, or that Amelia didn't mention that Frost kissed her. I especially don't like that Cam is always talked about in "exotic" fetishistic terms from Kleypas.
"Your good-luck curse. I know how to get rid of it. You should marry into a family with very, very bad luck. A family with expensive problems. And then you won't have to be embarrassed about having so much money, because it will flow out nearly as fast as it comes in.
"So you believe in fate now?"
"And luck - because of you."
A bit whimsical, at times ridiculous, but damn if this wasn't a fun midnight ride that kept me hooked.
Love Cam. Love Amelia. They're both really intelligent. Love the Hathaways. Love that it's not your typical stuffy upper-crust Regency romance. Love that the Westcliffs and St. Vincents make an appearance.
Love the magic, mystery, a dash of Gothic adventure and haunting. It's like a blend of fantasy lore and romance which is right up my alley.
And also the more serious themes of navigating your identity and place in the world, and life after grief. I know people love Leo's character growth so I am looking forward to that.
"You grieve too much. You've forced her to come back to you. You have to let her go. Not for your sake, but hers."
There were some moments I was not on board with, for example, Leo saying to Amelia if you're not sure you were compromised then you weren't. THE FUCK. I hate these problematic notions that still somehow have to be part of historical romance?? And all the possessive stuff too. Eye roll. Alas, that's standard for HR. I don't like that Cam tricked Amelia into betrothal, or that Amelia didn't mention that Frost kissed her. I especially don't like that Cam is always talked about in "exotic" fetishistic terms from Kleypas.
pinofomoh's review against another edition
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Drug use, and Drug abuse
aliyahs_library's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
ppchili93's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
FMC: 3.75
MMC: 4.25
💕: 4.25
Plot: 3
🌶️: 3.75
MMC: 4.25
💕: 4.25
Plot: 3
🌶️: 3.75
flaviasantos's review against another edition
5.0
Very good and simple and down to earth romance.
Loved the gypsy folklore and magic and culture.
Didn't love that there was too much of the next couple, I wasn't invested in them at all and I wanted more Amelia and Rohan. Maybe too short for the "world building" of the next romances.
Loved the gypsy folklore and magic and culture.
Didn't love that there was too much of the next couple, I wasn't invested in them at all and I wanted more Amelia and Rohan. Maybe too short for the "world building" of the next romances.
honyombooks's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
laurenjodi's review against another edition
4.0
Mine Till Midnight
4 Stars
Entertaining but not as delighted and wowed as I wanted to be.
Even though Cam is deliciosuly yummy and an intense "hero in pursuit", and Amelia is a refreshingly realistic and down to earth heroine, I expected more from their romance.
While Cam and Amelia are both engaging as individuals and as a couple, their characters need more development. Cam's background, in particular, is not sufficiently fleshed out.
While they certainly have the steam factor in spades, Cam and Amelia's connection lacks the emotional intensity of Win and Kev's relationship (which is particularly compelling).
In terms of the plot, the ghost story is completely superficial and unnecessary, and the resolution to the minor suspense plot is anti-climactic. It also lacks follow up on the villain's comeuppance.
The secondary characters are engaging and the cameos by Evie, Lillian and their significant others are wonderful. The Hathway siblings are lovely except for Leo who annoyed the sh*t out of me.
Really looking forward to Kev and Win's story in the next book.
4 Stars
Entertaining but not as delighted and wowed as I wanted to be.
Even though Cam is deliciosuly yummy and an intense "hero in pursuit", and Amelia is a refreshingly realistic and down to earth heroine, I expected more from their romance.
While Cam and Amelia are both engaging as individuals and as a couple, their characters need more development. Cam's background, in particular, is not sufficiently fleshed out.
While they certainly have the steam factor in spades, Cam and Amelia's connection lacks the emotional intensity of Win and Kev's relationship (which is particularly compelling).
In terms of the plot, the ghost story is completely superficial and unnecessary, and the resolution to the minor suspense plot is anti-climactic. It also lacks follow up on the villain's comeuppance.
The secondary characters are engaging and the cameos by Evie, Lillian and their significant others are wonderful. The Hathway siblings are lovely except for Leo who annoyed the sh*t out of me.
Really looking forward to Kev and Win's story in the next book.