peachani's review
challenging
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Alcohol
Moderate: Homophobia, Grief, and Alcoholism
Minor: Classism, Addiction, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Pregnancy, Outing, Suicide attempt, Infidelity, and Forced institutionalization
srm's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
fast-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? It's complicated
4.0
Utterly delightful debut romance about a Victorian man who loves gay erotic novels and his meeting with his favorite author. The general trope set up is grumpy/sunshine, but I love that Charlie's sunny demeanor is hiding some pain and problems, and that grumpy Miles is really just in mourning. The unraveling of how these two get thrown together is such a joy, and the steamy bits are fantastic.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Grief and Alcohol
Minor: Pregnancy, Abandonment, and Self harm
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