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jordanbolker's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I really loved this book overall. I think they may have missed the mark a bit on some more opportunities for the actual extortion part of the story. However, the love story was beautifully developed and gradual in ways where it made sense. Overall, loved it and would recommend!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Sexual content, Death of parent, Lesbophobia, Outing, and Alcohol
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, and Vomit
chanlo1994's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Very funny cast of characters. It also gave me a new perspective on childbirth during the Victorian era and how dangerous it could be. It something I can say I take for granted in modern day thanks to advancements in medicine.
and you know what? I enjoyed witnessing the raw emotion from the male characters, who are male. Their heartbreak scenes are so relatable and realistic. I was happy to see them
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
Moderate: Alcoholism, Vomit, and Death of parent
Minor: Domestic abuse
Additional warning: abusive parentsbea_reads_books's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Ugh I’m going to DIE of a fluff overdose 😩 I absolutely loved this. As much as I loved A Strange and Stubborn Endurance. Sweet and wholesome and just so good. I can’t even remember the last time I devoured a book this fast - the audiobook was twelve hours long and I finished it in a day 🫣
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Pregnancy, and Outing
stardustandrockets's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Review to come.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual content
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Pregnancy, and Outing
Minor: Cursing, Violence, Grief, Alcohol, and Classism
blackmailbellas__book_nook's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
tysm to avon books for the arc of this book
i so love this world that emma alban has created and im in love with all the characters but gwen is still my favorite and this book actually made me love her more.
this book had a much deeper plot than book 1 i feel like, there was more substance to the world they were in and there was an actual antagonist determined to ruin them. it was slightly sadder too and i feel like there was more angst than in book 1.
it seems a lot better to be gay in mid 1800s england than to be lesbian, they have clubs and beth and gwen just happened to find eachother. and theres this huge community of gay & bi men but there just cant be something like that for the women - especially upper class - bc they arent allowed to go out by themselves
lord rat really thought he could blackmail them and announced his whole plan thats such a rookie mistake you've gotta keep it vague so they cant counter every single aspect of your plan
i loved the enemies to lovers and forced proximity/mutual being blackmailed so they have to work together to stop being blackmailed. and the found family i love found family so much
i really love seeing more of Cordelia & dashiel's relationship & Meredith & albie's relationship pls theyre all so cute together.
YES THE MARRIAGE IDEA PANNED OUT AND THEY GOT KIDS WITH THOSE SHARED ORPHANS. the idea of shared children is so goofy to me like are these children not gonna tell everybody about their living situation?
OMG WHEN CORDELIA GAVE BIRTH & DASHIEL WAS ALL 'idc if its not proper i need to be with her shes my wife" HES SO GOOD WITH HER I LOVE HIM
i had so much i wanted to say but its all out of my head rn maybe ill come back later and make this review longer or better.
i so love this world that emma alban has created and im in love with all the characters but gwen is still my favorite and this book actually made me love her more.
this book had a much deeper plot than book 1 i feel like, there was more substance to the world they were in and there was an actual antagonist determined to ruin them. it was slightly sadder too and i feel like there was more angst than in book 1.
it seems a lot better to be gay in mid 1800s england than to be lesbian, they have clubs and beth and gwen just happened to find eachother. and theres this huge community of gay & bi men but there just cant be something like that for the women - especially upper class - bc they arent allowed to go out by themselves
i loved the enemies to lovers and forced proximity/mutual being blackmailed so they have to work together to stop being blackmailed. and the found family i love found family so much
i really love seeing more of Cordelia & dashiel's relationship & Meredith & albie's relationship pls theyre all so cute together.
i had so much i wanted to say but its all out of my head rn maybe ill come back later and make this review longer or better.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Pregnancy
Minor: Homophobia, Toxic relationship, Vomit, and Death of parent
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