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starrymoonflower's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-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? It's complicated
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, and Sexual harassment
lilyofthevalley_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
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? No
4.0
Roots and wings. Such a beautiful paradox -Chapter 29
-Opposites attract
-Enemies to lovers
-Lessons in seduction
-Mutual pining
We have two characters, Carys and Tristan, from rivals houses bordering each other in the Welsh countryside much like the first book in the series. Carys is a really interesting heroine who doesn’t really want to scandalize the Ton, but annoying and intriguing Tristan in the process is just an added bonus. It can’t help that she will never be able to marry him, even if she wanted to (hint, hint: she really, really wants to) because of her regretful rendezvous with her now blackmailer. Tristan is definitely interested though and sees below her facade that she gives off to the world. He learns her devastating secret that she’s been hiding these past few seasons and gives her an offer she couldn’t possibly refuse.
Their sexual chemistry and tension was 🔥, off the charts. I could’ve done with more sex scenes if I’m honest, but overall I’m pleased with what was there.
Brownie points goes to the author for writing an animal-loving heroine who rescues a music playing bear named Buttercup of all things, along with a tag team of two ravens who have very handy skills in the event of an emergency.
Also, I really don’t say this that often, but I wish it was slightly longer especially at the end. There was so much happening in those last couple of chapters, that if there was a slight extension at the end, it would have improved my enjoyment a tiny bit.
I would strongly suggest people read the first books in the series if you want the full context for this one, but your mileage may vary, depending on what tropes you’re into. Kate Bateman is quickly becoming an auto-read for me with each new release, and this entry in her “Ruthless Rivals” series shows exactly why that is.
Thank you to St. Martin’s Press and Net Galley for this eARC (electronic advanced readers’ copy) in exchange for an honest review
-Opposites attract
-Enemies to lovers
-Lessons in seduction
-Mutual pining
We have two characters, Carys and Tristan, from rivals houses bordering each other in the Welsh countryside much like the first book in the series. Carys is a really interesting heroine who doesn’t really want to scandalize the Ton, but annoying and intriguing Tristan in the process is just an added bonus. It can’t help that she will never be able to marry him, even if she wanted to (hint, hint: she really, really wants to) because of her regretful rendezvous with her now blackmailer. Tristan is definitely interested though and sees below her facade that she gives off to the world. He learns her devastating secret that she’s been hiding these past few seasons and gives her an offer she couldn’t possibly refuse.
Their sexual chemistry and tension was 🔥, off the charts. I could’ve done with more sex scenes if I’m honest, but overall I’m pleased with what was there.
Brownie points goes to the author for writing an animal-loving heroine who rescues a music playing bear named Buttercup of all things, along with a tag team of two ravens who have very handy skills in the event of an emergency.
Also, I really don’t say this that often, but I wish it was slightly longer especially at the end. There was so much happening in those last couple of chapters, that if there was a slight extension at the end, it would have improved my enjoyment a tiny bit.
I would strongly suggest people read the first books in the series if you want the full context for this one, but your mileage may vary, depending on what tropes you’re into. Kate Bateman is quickly becoming an auto-read for me with each new release, and this entry in her “Ruthless Rivals” series shows exactly why that is.
Thank you to St. Martin’s Press and Net Galley for this eARC (electronic advanced readers’ copy) in exchange for an honest review
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Animal cruelty