juliereadsromance's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this book, but can’t really push myself to give it higher than a 4. I enjoyed the chemistry between Lucien and Victoria and liked the way Braden wrote the sex scenes. Otherwise, the plot overall felt a little weak to me, especially in the first half of the book. And, I’m the first half of the book, the Lucien is basically just abusively controlling, and then it’s not until the second half of the book where he’s kind of redeemable.
rainelle_barrett's review against another edition
4.0
I really loved all the fire and intense sexual desires that this story brought. Lucien was a very well written character. I like that the writer had me so intrigued with this story. The give and take. The love hate and the nonstop desire was hot! I found the story easy to read. The plot was great! The plot had me excited to read the story. The characters all were great. Their personalities helped bring the realism to the book. The drama, the romance and the heartache was excellent. One thing I would have like in the book is that Victoria to be older than twenty. Twenty four or older. Or not addressing her age in the book.
maisyreads1817's review against another edition
4.0
I can’t believe this is a debut, yes a few things need development but this was brilliant.
A revenge story is always tricky as it risks characters being irredeemable and thus unlikeable. This had the balance right of the revenge being justified but somehow not ruin characters (even if it gets a bit farcical).
The relationship was full of angst but still well developed. I did get a bit of whiplash from how quickly there emotions would change scene to scene but I get that was meant to be part of the turmoil. I would have liked to see more of the MMC backstory than just the bits we got at the end. All the characters feel well fleshed out and real fully rounded people.
I can’t wait to read on in the series as the characters have been so well set up (without taking over from the main couple).
A revenge story is always tricky as it risks characters being irredeemable and thus unlikeable. This had the balance right of the revenge being justified but somehow not ruin characters (even if it gets a bit farcical).
The relationship was full of angst but still well developed. I did get a bit of whiplash from how quickly there emotions would change scene to scene but I get that was meant to be part of the turmoil. I would have liked to see more of the MMC backstory than just the bits we got at the end. All the characters feel well fleshed out and real fully rounded people.
I can’t wait to read on in the series as the characters have been so well set up (without taking over from the main couple).
bookwife's review against another edition
1.0
I honestly hated this book. I hate the manipulation and I hated the characters.
I’m going to try the next book because this series has been recommended to me so many times but this was not a good start.
I’m going to try the next book because this series has been recommended to me so many times but this was not a good start.
alisonb's review against another edition
4.0
My first time reading this book resulted in a five star review.
Upon a second read-three years later-I’m giving it a solid four stars. I love tension and this had it in spades, although the romantic development left a bit to be desired.
Upon a second read-three years later-I’m giving it a solid four stars. I love tension and this had it in spades, although the romantic development left a bit to be desired.
karlainromancelandia's review against another edition
2.0
These two MCs were insufferable dodos and I still haven’t read a revenge plot book I liked
Edit as I read Beguiling the Beauty right after and that’s a revenge book I LOVE
Edit as I read Beguiling the Beauty right after and that’s a revenge book I LOVE
farisainherfeels's review against another edition
3.0
On my reread, Victoria is still TSTL and I remain an Atherbourne apologist.