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yourbookishbff's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
The concept for this story-within-a-story honestly feels brilliant to me - a woman who has inspired countless tales of fictional medieval adventures has inherited her very own castle, complete with recalcitrant and reclusive Duke. Izzy Goodnight is all grown up, even if she is eternally a child to the legions of zealous readers who first met her as the charming young protagonist of her father's fairytale-esque adventures, and she's penniless and homeless when she lands on the doorstep of her mysterious inheritance. The Duke, recently blinded by a severe injury to his eyes in a duel, refuses to leave the crumbling property that's become his sole refuge. This is absolutely over-the-top all the way through, with forced proximity, scarred hero, rake x wallflower, and a handful of other beloved tropes all battling for the reader's attention, but it's the narrative structure, and our underlying fairy tale adventures, that make this feel so unique and whimsical and ultimately, deeply moving. I just loved this.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content, Grief, and Death of parent
indieandajean's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-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? Yes
3.75
Here we are folks, another great bodice ripper (literally in this one, in case you need that for some sort of reading challenge bingo board). I love Tessa Dare's ability to add just enough of an interesting plot to keep my attention and this book certainly has very similar vibes to much of her other work. It reminded me very much of The Duchess deal, but I found the characters here more likeable. The plot was fun, the spice level was more than adequate, and overall I found it to be a fun light read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing and Sexual content
Minor: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and Classism
earlgreyandhoney's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism, Mental illness, Sexual content, Grief, and Medical trauma
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