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A Beastly Kind of Earl by Mia Vincy

sharonjay's review

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3.0

I was a little disappointed coming off A Dangerous Kind of Lady (which I really liked!) but this was enjoyable nonetheless. I'm going to be reading more of Vincy's books.

winemakerssister's review

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4.0

4.5 stars

I fell in love with both Thea and Rafe - she is playful and lively while he's a taciturn curmudgeon. But both are quite vulnerable on the inside. I was heart-broken when Thea's parents treated her badly. So it was lovely to see their HEA.

lindsy's review against another edition

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funny hopeful lighthearted

3.75

linzvonchillinstein's review against another edition

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4.0

I loved this. It was funny and the voice was SO strong.

bansh3equeen's review against another edition

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3.0

2.75 stars rounded up to 3

rou_lae_88's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

4.5

julie2525's review against another edition

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5.0

Tropes: Fake Relationship, False Identity, Farce/Ridiculousness, Story within a Story
TW: abandonment, mental illnesses with depression

I freaking love this book. It is absolutely ridiculous and spoke to me. It checked off every one of my favorite tropes. Plus, I related to Thea, who is deeply expressive with a "talent for delight." Her flippant wit and "By George" stories gave me life. More Thea please! She made the 1st half quite funny. 10/10 for the Tale of Rosamond. The story got a bit slow somewhere between 60%-80% when there was an unnecessarily detailed backstory of both the 1st wife and the housekeeper, Sally. Truly, serious judgement for that. The book got weirdly sad. Almost gave this a 4. It didn't fit with the vibe, and it didn't add to the story. Then the story picks up again. The resolution of the book also spoke to me. I'm not sure why I'm so affected by abandonment stories, but I actually cried near the end as we approached our HEA.

It's not really a Beauty and the Beast story even though the cover implies it. There are cute references to the 90s Disney movie, but the story doesn't really have anything to do with Beauty and the Beast.

mariettula's review against another edition

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4.0

I really liked this romance.

Thea is quite a fun heroine and I love a bit of mischief. Rafe in turn starts as you typical unsocial, stiff noble with a tragic past, but the way he lets loose around Thea is somehow really fun and natural. I think I would rank this as nr. 3 in the trilogy, but that's only because the other two books are equally as good and only slightly better.

All 3 are honestly great, fun reads and I can probably say that Thea and Rafe are the most in real-life healthy of the bunch, with some great communication despite the initial deception, and some healing being done by the heroes on their own, instead of basing their self-care in each other's hands (which I get is usually really romantic to read, but honestly, it isn't healthy to only move one from trauma because you fell in love).

Plus, some LGBT representation and the most funny vicar you will ever meet.

imreading's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

zaza_bdp's review against another edition

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4.0

3.75 ⭐

Le titre choisi pour la version française de cette romance historique de Mia Vincy est particulièrement bien choisi, car en effet, on va bien assister aux tribulations (et aux facéties !) en tout genre de Thea, l'héroïne !

C'est donc sous une fausse identité, et pour venir en aide à sa sœur, que Thea va convoler en justes noces avec le comte de Luxborough, dont la réputation sulfureuse et le visage balafré en ferait pourtant fuir plus d'une ! Seulement, dans cette affaire, Thea n'est pas la seule à jouer la comédie, Rafe, le comte, est lui aussi un menteur, car il sait pertinemment avec quelle sœur Knight il se marie ! Il s'engage dans ce vrai-faux mariage les yeux grands ouverts, et a ses propres raisons pour se servir de Thea, comme elle se sert de lui.

Thea et Rafe sont en fait deux personnes mises au ban de la société, parce que leur réputation a été ruinée, de façon différente certes, mais ils ne sont plus fréquentables aux yeux de leurs semblables. Si lui s'en moque complètement, elle est bien décidée à prendre sa revanche et à faire éclater la vérité aux yeux de tous. En parallèle, Thea et Rafe vont se découvrir jour après jour, apprendre à se connaître, et découvrir qu'ils partagent une attirance mutuelle. Rafe préfère rester dans la solitude et l'obscurité, mais avec l'arrivée de Thea dans sa vie, tout à coup, c'est comme si la vie et la lumière faisaient une entrée fracassante dans son quotidien.

Ce que je trouve que le plus marquant dans ce livre, c'est son humour et son côté loufoque et même parfois décousu. Certains rebondissements sont complètement improbables et tirés par les cheveux, complètement perchés, ce qui donne à ce livre un côté tout à fait décalé, et très original. C'est parfois un joyeux bazar, et on ne plus trop bien où donner de la tête.

Cela dit, la romance est bien menée, on voit vraiment l'évolution de leurs émotions et de leurs sentiments, et on voit Rafe résister, résister, puis s'abandonner progressivement à ces nouvelles sensations. De même, on voit Thea évoluer, gagner en assurance, et prendre son destin en main, et quand elle a une idée en tête ... rien ne peut l'arrêter !

Une lecture originale donc !