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mrsbooknerd's review against another edition
4.0
Another great read from Lisa Kleypas - I loved the characters and the plot, though it was a tad lacking in action until near the end, I felt that the character development and the rolling romance more than compensated for the lack of dastardly criminals.
I liked Marcus but I just felt that he was more stickish than similar heroes, yet this made the impact of his bedroom gymnastics more appealing, and his flirting very appealing. I similarly grew to like Lillian while initially thinking her too immature and lacking in depth.
Another great read - I just love Kleypas novels.
I liked Marcus but I just felt that he was more stickish than similar heroes, yet this made the impact of his bedroom gymnastics more appealing, and his flirting very appealing. I similarly grew to like Lillian while initially thinking her too immature and lacking in depth.
Another great read - I just love Kleypas novels.
angrydance's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
madelynmurphy's review against another edition
4.0
This one had some more humour in it than the last which was a lot of fun! Exactly what I need while I wait for season 3 part 2 of Bridgerton. Although I’m not sure how I feel about the next love interest for Evie’s story.
katievkfeller's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
tense
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
5.0
sharonjay's review against another edition
1.0
Skimmed from 60%
I was determined to like this book as I really enjoyed Lillian and Westcliff from the first book.
I was immediately put off by him kissing her as she struggled...that's not sexy to me. We know from her POV that she wasn't THAT bothered by it but HE didn't know that :/ But I thought "Ok, whatever, this a HR, these things happen." And was enjoying the book for the most part until an event around 60%.
Let's call it what it is...rape.
He took her virginity while she was drunk.
Being drunk means not being able to give consent.
Louder for the people in the back: BEING DRUNK MEANS NOT BEING ABLE TO GIVE CONSENT.
And this wasn't a tipsy hookup, he knew full well she was half-a-bottle-of-brandy-drunk. Of course, we are reading her POV so we know that she's sexually attracted to him, but there is a difference between wanting and willing. Everyday people choose NOT to do things they want to do for various reasons. Would she have chosen to have sex with him if he tried sober? Probably. But we'll never know. He took her choice away. And if I'm being honest, the drunk "hookup" is lazy writing regardless.
All this being said, I know there are readers who go for this kind of stuff in their HRs so ok. To each their own. Just disappointed after having liked the first book so much.
I was determined to like this book as I really enjoyed Lillian and Westcliff from the first book.
I was immediately put off by him kissing her as she struggled...that's not sexy to me. We know from her POV that she wasn't THAT bothered by it but HE didn't know that :/ But I thought "Ok, whatever, this a HR, these things happen." And was enjoying the book for the most part until an event around 60%.
Let's call it what it is...rape.
He took her virginity while she was drunk.
Being drunk means not being able to give consent.
Louder for the people in the back: BEING DRUNK MEANS NOT BEING ABLE TO GIVE CONSENT.
And this wasn't a tipsy hookup, he knew full well she was half-a-bottle-of-brandy-drunk. Of course, we are reading her POV so we know that she's sexually attracted to him, but there is a difference between wanting and willing. Everyday people choose NOT to do things they want to do for various reasons. Would she have chosen to have sex with him if he tried sober? Probably. But we'll never know. He took her choice away. And if I'm being honest, the drunk "hookup" is lazy writing regardless.
All this being said, I know there are readers who go for this kind of stuff in their HRs so ok. To each their own. Just disappointed after having liked the first book so much.
jnettreads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
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? Yes
3.75
samanthaxe's review against another edition
This book is one big consent issue. I also can’t see how Kleypas will successfully turn St Vincent into the hero for the next book. Yikes all around
pagesfromhome's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Okay, I really enjoyed the first book in this series but this one was a no go.
I can see how the plot is interesting, but it just had too many of my least favorite things to want to recommend it (seemingly real hate between main characters, a “first time” happening under the influence, and then kidnapping/threat of rape), just very much not my thing.
I can see how the plot is interesting, but it just had too many of my least favorite things to want to recommend it (seemingly real hate between main characters, a “first time” happening under the influence, and then kidnapping/threat of rape), just very much not my thing.
chasecassandra's review against another edition
4.0
Not a 5 star solely because I was a little bewildered that the original library scene was edited to be more acceptable (which I'm fine with) and yet the very overt kidnap/forced marriage/rape intentions from St. Vincent weren't altered given that he is meant to be THE HERO OF THE NEXT BOOK!???!! By comparison, the library scene is forgivable within the context of historical romance.