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soniajoy98's review
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism, Death, Misogyny, Sexual content, Alcohol, Violence, Death of parent, and Grief
Moderate: Infidelity, Domestic abuse, and Emotional abuse
ladysadiereads's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
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? No
5.0
Honestly... trying to get myself to have some sort of coherence about how much I adored this book. Every single page.
I adored Sylvia - she is all the badass, self-possessed, radical leading lady that I could ever ask for. I adored every moment of her! The research behind this characterization is brilliant too! Not only does Sylvia hold to her values but she isn't static in any way! She grows and learns to see beyond her own family's pressures and wants - which is something I definitely needed to hear right now! - and not to mention the unique HEA. Rafe is not to be overshadowed though! His own journey to self-acceptance and growth is just as awesome. I adored watching him wrestle with his own emotional trauma from his lack of acceptance. Not to mention - they have both fantastic banter and steam with each other. I absolutely cannot wait for book three!
TL/DR Review
Stars: Five Stars (all the stars really!)
Steam: multiple steamy scenes, no overt kink - does have some ropes though! - also the burn is worth it.
Tropes: competence kink, experienced heroine, solve the crime,
For Fans Of: Bringing Down the Duke by Evie Dunmore
Theme Song: Common People by Pulp
Subgenre: Historic Romance
CW/ TW: death of parents, threats of violence on page, some bloodshed, references to torture
Thank you to the author and publisher for my complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.
I adored Sylvia - she is all the badass, self-possessed, radical leading lady that I could ever ask for. I adored every moment of her! The research behind this characterization is brilliant too! Not only does Sylvia hold to her values but she isn't static in any way! She grows and learns to see beyond her own family's pressures and wants - which is something I definitely needed to hear right now! - and not to mention the unique HEA. Rafe is not to be overshadowed though! His own journey to self-acceptance and growth is just as awesome. I adored watching him wrestle with his own emotional trauma from his lack of acceptance. Not to mention - they have both fantastic banter and steam with each other. I absolutely cannot wait for book three!
TL/DR Review
Stars: Five Stars (all the stars really!)
Steam: multiple steamy scenes, no overt kink - does have some ropes though! - also the burn is worth it.
Tropes: competence kink, experienced heroine, solve the crime,
For Fans Of: Bringing Down the Duke by Evie Dunmore
Theme Song: Common People by Pulp
Subgenre: Historic Romance
CW/ TW: death of parents, threats of violence on page, some bloodshed, references to torture
Thank you to the author and publisher for my complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief and Death of parent
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