smithrachaelynn's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
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
4.5
Like the books before it in this series, the banter and chemistry was off the charts. This was a joy to read! I dropped half a star because the map analogies and such got a bit old as they went throughout the whole book. But overall I really liked this, especially Morgan helping Harriet with her father.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content, Sexual content, and Violence
tak_everlasting's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Violence
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Torture, Blood, and Medical content
Minor: Injury/Injury detail
unsuccessfulbookclub'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? No
4.0
ARC Review: Releases December 27, 2022
Despite its nefarious-sounding title, A Wicked Game is a very lighthearted Hissy RoNo. I enjoyed how low-angst it was while also being interesting and decently spicy. Morgan and Harriet’s relationship is clearly childhood friends to lovers even though they needle one another all the time and they consider each other “enemies.” The teasing and button pushing between these two was a real treat.
Harriet, the FMC, is a great example of a bluestocking heroine with tons of agency, and her relationships with her family were sweet and loving, too. She’s a cartographer, and I loved how capable and intellectual she was. Even though Morgan, the MMC, is dealing with a bit of PTSD and has lived through some terrible events, the focus is not on his trauma whatsoever. He’s completely in love with Harriet and has been FOREVER, even though she is probably the last person in this book to realize it.
All in all, a light little romp with a decent amount of well-written spice! I think my ONE beef with it is that it was maybe TOO fluffy? Like “I may or may not recall this book in a month” kind of surface, sweet, cute little story. I also firmly believe that there is room for that in our lives sometimes, so if you find yourself in desperate need of something to read while you hide in the bathroom to escape the chaos of the holidays? Maybe pick this one up.
👍🏻Recommended. If you like Tessa Dare or light romcoms, this is for you. If you are looking for an emotional break after having your heart crushed by something heavy (sorry not sorry about those Durans), this is a great choice. If you like a bluestocking heroine and a good balance of spicy and sweet? This one is for you!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury and Sexual content
Minor: Confinement, Death of parent, Torture, and Slavery
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