Reviews with content warning for Adult/minor relationship - Two Rogues Make a Right

I'm trying to put my finger on exactly why, but something about this book just never really clicked for me. Like on the tin it's a lot of tropes I was expecting to like, I mean, friends to lovers, forced proximity, only one bed, demi-ace representation (probably?), all good stuff

I think part of it is that for a significant portion of the book there was no real conflict pushing the plot along so it's really just them working through their feelings and developing their relationship, which was tender and sweet and all that, but also wasn't really enough imo. And then when there was a bit of conflict introduced it just didn't feel very compelling. Like the back and forth and miscommunication and all that just didn't work for me, and, I'm ngl, both Will and Martin really frustrated me at times

Also, I skipped over Hartley's book and I feel like there's probably some important context in that book for the start of this one?? You get the gist of it but I spent the first couple of chapters just very confused

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peannlewis's review

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lighthearted relaxing 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? It's complicated

5.0

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analenegrace's review

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emotional funny hopeful fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Cat Sebastian does sappy sweet historical like no other! It was a quick and easy read that left me smiling but also had the historical depth that made the characters feel real. It didn't feel like Martin and Will's story was ending in the moment but really just beginning.

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_isabel_'s review

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challenging emotional hopeful lighthearted sad slow-paced

4.5

THESE TWO. I'm crying.

"Two Rogues Make a Right" was an absolutely wonderful gem of a book, and Martin and Will are literally the most precious idiots to have ever lived: they miscommunicate more than any other romance heros I've ever had the pleasure of meeting, but they're damned precious together, so I forgive them.

Their story was sweet and lovely and angsty and soft, just as I expected.
And Cat Sebastian writing was, just as I expected, absolutely lovely, vivid and beautiful, and in general, utterly gut-wrenching. I think I have probably underlined half of the book: oops?

Although, I certainly wasn't expecting to love Martin so damn much. I loved Will too, of course: who doesn't love absolute sweethearts, with an endless supply of patience, kindness and affection to dole out?
But Martin! God. Prickly, snarky disasters, with a secretly vulnerable and unsure side, AND a secretly soft and sweet one too, are my favourite kind of MCs. And I loved Martin with my whole soul. Plus, as a fellow chronic illness sufferer, his character really resonated with me: we need more protagonists like him.

Both Will and Martin deserved all the happiness in the world. Idiot bff to lovers, with a side of soul-wrecking pining and a hefty dose of hurt/comfort on top; I loved them to bits.

This series is packed with a rich cast of side characters that are all equally unforgettable: from the Sedgwick brothers and their significant others, to the snarky, lovely women and men in their life: I loved every single one of them, and Daisy especially stole the show here.

Anyway, I've read most of Cat Sebastian's older books now, but I'm missing a bit of her latest stuff, so I'm excited about reading those, and whatever else she has come up with to destroy her readers' hearts. I can't wait!

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wilybooklover's review

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emotional hopeful lighthearted slow-paced

5.0

This is so soft and tender and sweet. I loved it so much. The affection and intimacy that Will and Martin had was just lovely. I’m a sucker for idiots in love and hurt/comfort and this book had both of those in spades. There is no semblance of a plot, which is not a criticism — I loved the complete focus on these two idiots in their cottage, but for those who love more plot-driven books: this is not for you.

I did find the Americanisms in this one a bit grating. I’ve resigned myself to the odd ‘gotten’ and missing prepositions in historicals written by Americans (and Cat Sebastian is by far one of the better authors for not having Americanisms in her work), but this even had American wildflowers in it! It’s a testament to how much I loved this book that I’m still giving it five stars despite them.

I’m so sad I have finished this series because it was cosy and gentle in all the best ways.

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onlyonebookshelf's review

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emotional funny hopeful slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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purplepenning's review

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emotional hopeful slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes

3.75

Quite fond of these two idiots — their relationship was really lovely, lots of mutual caregiving — but the pace is pretty leisurely and it did drag a bit for me.

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