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ember_eyes_are_for_tigers's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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? No
4.0
In a surprising twist of events my favourite character wasn’t the female lead, but the male lead: Tom!
I was really curious to see his character as I made my way through the other novels and, once I reached this one, I was pleasantly surprised. He’s definitely some kind of neurodivergent which I adore.
The book was light and heartwarming, despite having some darker elements characteristic of the time.
Also, relationship contracts are so romantic.
I was really curious to see his character as I made my way through the other novels and, once I reached this one, I was pleasantly surprised. He’s definitely some kind of neurodivergent which I adore.
The book was light and heartwarming, despite having some darker elements characteristic of the time.
Also, relationship contracts are so romantic.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Child abuse
Minor: Fatphobia
valeria_gzz's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
5 stars IMMEDIATELY. This was great.
I loved Cassandra as a heroine, she not special like other heroines in books are she’s just herself she has hobbies she likes but isn’t amazing at and she’s just a normal girl with a sweet tooth. She is very beautiful and kind though. A very easy heroine to relate to. I liked reading about her love of books and how close she is with her family.
TOM. OH MY GOD TOM. Lots of what he said made me laugh because he is very direct and unapologetically himself. He knows he’s rich and he knows he has an above-average intellect. I think he might be on the autism spectrum from how he reacts to certain things, his dislikes, and his was of thinking. I loved knowing that any kind word or compliment he said to or about Cassandra was the truth because he doesn’t lie. I liked that where other people saw faults in Cassandra (her looks or way of thinking) he saw beauty and curiosity.
I enjoyed the way the characters were definitely attracted to each other but knew they wouldn’t be together because they respected their own way of thinking i.e. Cassandra wanting to marry for love and Tom didn’t because he doesn’t think he can love even though he can promise his future wife anything she could wish for or want and take good care of her. It took them a few times interacting with each other and then that problem with the douche Lord but they got married because they talked things out with each other (for a VERY long time). Also *very important* even though Tom didn’t say he loved her until the penultimate chapter actions speak much louder than words!!!
One of my favorite things about this book is that all the spicy scenes between Tom and Cassandra were consensual. It really bothers me when those types of scenes aren’t like that or very clear about it so it made me so happy that this book was all consensual and very clear about both characters liking, being attracted to, and comfortable with each other.
Also I didn’t realize until Tom thought about it that I don’t think I know the hidden or overall meaning of Persuasion even though it’s my favorite Jane Austen book.
I loved Cassandra as a heroine, she not special like other heroines in books are she’s just herself she has hobbies she likes but isn’t amazing at and she’s just a normal girl with a sweet tooth. She is very beautiful and kind though. A very easy heroine to relate to. I liked reading about her love of books and how close she is with her family.
TOM. OH MY GOD TOM. Lots of what he said made me laugh because he is very direct and unapologetically himself. He knows he’s rich and he knows he has an above-average intellect. I think he might be on the autism spectrum from how he reacts to certain things, his dislikes, and his was of thinking. I loved knowing that any kind word or compliment he said to or about Cassandra was the truth because he doesn’t lie. I liked that where other people saw faults in Cassandra (her looks or way of thinking) he saw beauty and curiosity.
One of my favorite things about this book is that all the spicy scenes between Tom and Cassandra were consensual. It really bothers me when those types of scenes aren’t like that or very clear about it so it made me so happy that this book was all consensual and very clear about both characters liking, being attracted to, and comfortable with each other.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Misogyny, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
Moderate: Fatphobia and Abandonment
booncait's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body shaming, Fatphobia, Sexism, Sexual harassment, and Classism
megloveswords12's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Fatphobia