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constancely's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
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? It's complicated
4.0
Moderate: Alcoholism and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Drug use
ember_eyes_are_for_tigers's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.75
Not a strong start to this series, as the plot felt forced and the characters felt stilted and were frankly annoying.
Especially Cam, whose personality seemed to have been completely altered from his first introduction.
Especially Cam, whose personality seemed to have been completely altered from his first introduction.
Graphic: Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Alcoholism, Racial slurs, and Racism
Minor: Sexism
ahanson's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Racism
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
kristirose's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
After reading Devil in Winter, I really wanted to read Cam's story. I just love the character.
The Hathaway family is just a mess. It felt a bit over the top to me. One sibling is a kleptomaniac, another self-destructive and suicidal, another struggling with chronic illness. It was just a bit much for me.
I found Amelia herself to be annoying. I still don't understand her reluctance to marry Cam. It didn't make sense to me.
I'm not comfortable with the racism in the book either. It just felt off. Devil in Winter didn't have the same feel.
The Hathaway family is just a mess. It felt a bit over the top to me. One sibling is a kleptomaniac, another self-destructive and suicidal, another struggling with chronic illness. It was just a bit much for me.
I found Amelia herself to be annoying. I still don't understand her reluctance to marry Cam. It didn't make sense to me.
I'm not comfortable with the racism in the book either. It just felt off. Devil in Winter didn't have the same feel.
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Racial slurs and Racism
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
madsmcw_reads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Graphic: Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail
danielle70's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
Tropes:
- uptight heroine/super chill hero
- major opposites attract
- hero pursues heroine hardcore (heroine is the one with trust/commitment issues)
- kind of marriage of convenience
- self-made man
- rich hero
- strong family component
- pretty secluded (not really any parties or the ton in the book)
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I just have to mention how much I loved how Cam was with Amelia. Their dynamic was so interesting and requires a lot of trust. I loved seeing how she let him take control when she's a control freak and he was always so gentle with her. They had banter but he was very good at allowing her to be in control while also taking control from her if that makes sense. You could just tell she was comfortable around him emotionally and he never took advantage of that once and I loved it. I also have commitment issues like Amelia and like my independence but Cam pursued her relentlessly. I loved it. I'm also dying to get my hands on Merripen and Win's book because I just know Merripen will bring all the angst and Win reminds me of Jane Bennett from Pride and Prejudice through how kind-hearted she is. I love their relationship already.
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Alcoholism, Grief, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
jujubeees's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Racism, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
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