crafty_crow's review against another edition
5.0
Book starts with a bit of irony, as the reader knows who Ash Turner is, how Dalrymple helped cause his misery, and how he is duke presumptive, and who Margaret really is.
I enjoyed how Ash helps Margaret believe in herself, how they both realize their worth, and their import.
I'd read this again. It gives me the warm fuzzies.
I enjoyed how Ash helps Margaret believe in herself, how they both realize their worth, and their import.
I'd read this again. It gives me the warm fuzzies.
ria_mhrj's review against another edition
4.0
Unveiled was a nice surprise - historical romance is a fun genre when tired brains are looking for an easy escape (i.e. my brain for most of January), but is invariably littered with cliche, unbelievable characters and predictable plot devices. In Courtney Milan's Unveiled, I was pleasantly surprised to find nuanced creations who frequently defied my expectations. The romance between Ash and Margaret was well drawn and they had me cheering for them throughout (and occasionally yelling at them, but in an encouraging way). I'm definitely intrigued to follow more adventures starring the Turner boys.
nymeriasand's review against another edition
3.0
ash is a precious child wow ouch.
ALSO THE TURNER BROTHERS YES BROTHERS ARE ONE OF MY FAVORITE DYNAMICS AND IT WAS SO WELL DONE THEY ALL WANT TO PROTECT EACH OTHER.
i have no idea what else i can say? margaret is amazing??????? the development was really good?????????
some of the sex scenes were kind of awkward because of the diction like there is never any situation in which you should use the word 'juices' i'm sorry.
ALSO THE TURNER BROTHERS YES BROTHERS ARE ONE OF MY FAVORITE DYNAMICS AND IT WAS SO WELL DONE THEY ALL WANT TO PROTECT EACH OTHER.
i have no idea what else i can say? margaret is amazing??????? the development was really good?????????
some of the sex scenes were kind of awkward because of the diction like there is never any situation in which you should use the word 'juices' i'm sorry.
misssusan's review against another edition
5.0
Okay guys, mark this date on your calenders. Today I, the goodreads user known as Miss Susan, discovered an alpha hero who I really properly like in precisely the manner the author wanted me to.
I know! I never thought this day would come either. And yet Ash Turner is the kind of charismatic authoritative male lead romance has been trying to sell me on for ages. Maybe it's because he isn't an asshole to the heroine? And when he screws up he apologizes and it's actually for the things he should be apologizing for? And that his big romantic move is insisting on respecting and valuing Margaret as a person?
Ash baby you can come respect my agency any time. <3
Also Margaret is amazing, I adore that her arc is primarily about her self-definition and doing her best to live with integrity and learning to define herself as a person with value outside of all the negative relationships that were impacting her self worth before. Toward the end I wanted to give her a high five and a big hug if she was cool with it. 5 stars
I know! I never thought this day would come either. And yet Ash Turner is the kind of charismatic authoritative male lead romance has been trying to sell me on for ages. Maybe it's because he isn't an asshole to the heroine? And when he screws up he apologizes and it's actually for the things he should be apologizing for? And that his big romantic move is insisting on respecting and valuing Margaret as a person?
Ash baby you can come respect my agency any time. <3
Also Margaret is amazing, I adore that her arc is primarily about her self-definition and doing her best to live with integrity and learning to define herself as a person with value outside of all the negative relationships that were impacting her self worth before. Toward the end I wanted to give her a high five and a big hug if she was cool with it. 5 stars
jcmbank's review against another edition
lighthearted
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
4.0
velvetsun's review against another edition
5.0
Read more of my reviews at BookGasmic.
5+++++ Stars
After having only read 2 books by Courtney Milan, she has now become one of my Automatic Buy authors.
The plot has been dissected by many other reviewers, so I will just concentrate on my thoughts on the characters themselves.
This was without question one of the best historical novels I have ever read. Milan has such a beautiful way of bringing a story to life. Each and every character is fully developed and she especially has a knack for creating amazing heroes.
*Let the gush-fest begin* Simply put...Ash is my ideal man. He's intelligent, devoted to his family, prone to smartass comebacks, confident but with a sense of vulnerability that he's not afraid to show. And he's willing to go to any and every length to win the heart of the woman he loves. In Margaret, Ash sees the epitome of everything he wants, no matter her supposed 'station' in life.
You're important. You matter.
That statement is just...perfection. Especially in the context of the story, and how it relates to Margaret's character.
And I have to say that Milan handled Ash's 'secret' very well. She took a plot element that could have come off as melodramatic and just made it another aspect to the personality of a truly wonderful character. *end gush-fest*
Unveiled has earned a permanent spot on my favorites shelf, and I am so incredibly eager to dive into the next book in the series.
5+++++ Stars
After having only read 2 books by Courtney Milan, she has now become one of my Automatic Buy authors.
The plot has been dissected by many other reviewers, so I will just concentrate on my thoughts on the characters themselves.
This was without question one of the best historical novels I have ever read. Milan has such a beautiful way of bringing a story to life. Each and every character is fully developed and she especially has a knack for creating amazing heroes.
*Let the gush-fest begin* Simply put...Ash is my ideal man. He's intelligent, devoted to his family, prone to smartass comebacks, confident but with a sense of vulnerability that he's not afraid to show. And he's willing to go to any and every length to win the heart of the woman he loves. In Margaret, Ash sees the epitome of everything he wants, no matter her supposed 'station' in life.
You're important. You matter.
That statement is just...perfection. Especially in the context of the story, and how it relates to Margaret's character.
And I have to say that Milan handled Ash's 'secret' very well. She took a plot element that could have come off as melodramatic and just made it another aspect to the personality of a truly wonderful character. *end gush-fest*
Unveiled has earned a permanent spot on my favorites shelf, and I am so incredibly eager to dive into the next book in the series.
britomarte's review against another edition
5.0
Ash is an excellent hero, and I loved his weakness. His relationship with his brothers, and the joy and pain they bring him, is even more compelling than the romance - and this book had the best of Romance.
plettr's review against another edition
2.0
I really liked the premise of the book. To have the heroine's father caught in bigamy, thus making his children bastards and unable to inherit his title, or wealth.
My feelings for the father: He was a nasty piece of work and I was all to glad to see him die knowing that he had been defeated!
My feelings for Ash: Mixed. He was protrayed as mostly good, but I didn't get how is backstory had created who he was today.
My feelings for Ash's brothers: I liked Mark but think that Smite must have the best backstory. That I am curious to discover.
My feelings for Margaret: She was the main character and had the most complex emotional responses. I liked Margaret. She seemed genuine and I could feel along with her as realized that she was genuinely important. That is something that was not common in those days (nor is it today). She was the always in the middle of the conflict and often with the most at stake.
My feelings for Margaret's brothers: They were so unlikable at times, then showed a hint of character. I didn't know what I wanted for them.
All together it was an okay read, but I don't think I would recommend it.
My feelings for the father: He was a nasty piece of work and I was all to glad to see him die knowing that he had been defeated!
My feelings for Ash: Mixed. He was protrayed as mostly good, but I didn't get how is backstory had created who he was today.
My feelings for Ash's brothers: I liked Mark but think that Smite must have the best backstory. That I am curious to discover.
My feelings for Margaret: She was the main character and had the most complex emotional responses. I liked Margaret. She seemed genuine and I could feel along with her as realized that she was genuinely important. That is something that was not common in those days (nor is it today). She was the always in the middle of the conflict and often with the most at stake.
My feelings for Margaret's brothers: They were so unlikable at times, then showed a hint of character. I didn't know what I wanted for them.
All together it was an okay read, but I don't think I would recommend it.
haewilya's review against another edition
5.0
OMG, why is Ash so perfect?!? And not in the usual romance-alpha-male sort of way. I love it! And I love that Margaret didn’t tie her importance to Ash. Absolute win! And darn it, even the villains, I like (except Parford, I guess)
gonturans's review against another edition
4.0
Upon a reread, it’s bumped up from 3.5 to 4 stars, for the simple fact I understood Ash more, and Margaret as well. The cruelties of family and of love.