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gamz's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
cmilam06's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.0
Fun and easy but will probably not be memorable
mislachowski's review against another edition
3.0
Firstly, Thanks to NetGalley, Avon Harper Voyager, and Sophie Jordan for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.
I had fun, but overall, The Duke Starts a Scandal wasn’t the most substantial or enthralling historical romance, and the scandal didn’t feel all that scandalous – or at least there weren’t real consequences to the scandal.
Lucian, the newly inherited Duke of Penning is a brooding angsty yet real noble gentleman with a scandalous past, and Susanna is a proper and efficient young housekeeper of the dukedom who also has a scandalous past.
I enjoyed the chemistry between these two, but because the dialog seemed a little overburdened and the general pace of the book seemed off is why I’m giving it 3 stars.
I felt that there could have been more developed around Lucian's past, as a male sex worker, and there were a few moments that felt like missed opportunities to deepen the romance between Lucian & Susanna; like Billings accosting Susanna and Lucian catching it, and Susanna kissing Lucian as a distraction.
I had fun, but overall, The Duke Starts a Scandal wasn’t the most substantial or enthralling historical romance, and the scandal didn’t feel all that scandalous – or at least there weren’t real consequences to the scandal.
Lucian, the newly inherited Duke of Penning is a brooding angsty yet real noble gentleman with a scandalous past, and Susanna is a proper and efficient young housekeeper of the dukedom who also has a scandalous past.
I enjoyed the chemistry between these two, but because the dialog seemed a little overburdened and the general pace of the book seemed off is why I’m giving it 3 stars.
I felt that there could have been more developed around Lucian's past, as a male sex worker, and there were a few moments that felt like missed opportunities to deepen the romance between Lucian & Susanna; like Billings accosting Susanna and Lucian catching it, and Susanna kissing Lucian as a distraction.
ks2_alwaysreading's review against another edition
2.0
Sadly the weakest book in the series.
Also, to be nitpicky, the characters talk about making and serving Vichyssoise at a dinner--except Vichyssoise was invented in the early 1900s, and this book's setting predates that. So that term shouldn't be in the book.
Also, to be nitpicky, the characters talk about making and serving Vichyssoise at a dinner--except Vichyssoise was invented in the early 1900s, and this book's setting predates that. So that term shouldn't be in the book.
flowerroyalnat's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
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? Yes
4.0
sugurudilf's review against another edition
3.75
I didn't mention it before but I realized it more so while reading this book, the author really writes out the vibes so perfectly well. Not everything has to be spoken of to show it has been resolved and you know what? now that I read to take my mind off work, it means a lot. I liked the different stories and couples too. it's just that I feel quite lonely now haha but it's good entertainment.