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It Happened One Autumn: The Wallflowers, Book 2 by Lisa Kleypas
29 reviews
kristirose's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I believe that I dislike this book as much as I love Devil in Winter. I came into the book absolutely certain that I would love it. I was wrong.
I just don't find Lillian to be likeable at all. I have no idea why she is obsessed with Rounders. She knows she shouldn't play and yet she does repeatedly out in the open. She has no regard for her safety or that of others. She knows her actions reflect on her sister who she says she loves, but she doesn't let that influence her actions. She physically fights with Marcus after she said she loved him. Marcus deserved someone with common sense and a consideration of others.
I just don't find Lillian to be likeable at all. I have no idea why she is obsessed with Rounders. She knows she shouldn't play and yet she does repeatedly out in the open. She has no regard for her safety or that of others. She knows her actions reflect on her sister who she says she loves, but she doesn't let that influence her actions. She physically fights with Marcus after she said she loved him. Marcus deserved someone with common sense and a consideration of others.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Violence and Kidnapping
yourbookishbff's review
lighthearted
tense
medium-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? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Kidnapping, and Alcohol
Moderate: Classism
Significant discussion of, mention of, and threat of rape during the kidnapping at the conclusion, though it is not carried out on page.unsuccessfulbookclub's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Lillian and St Vincent made this book readable but Marcus is a problem.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Violence, and Classism
smuttymcbookface's review against another edition
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? Yes
4.0
Lisa Kleypas beautifully writes women that captivate men to such extremes, they're overwrought with need. This, as always, can be a double-edged sword, and in this particular book, I found the MMC to be too cruel for my taste.
The plot for It Happened One Autumn is straightforward (in a good way); aristocratic MMC falls for headstrong (but common-blooded) FMC, against all his better judgement.
The FMC, Lillian, was enjoyable to read. She was snarky and unrepentant in her ways, never letting anything get the better of her. Although some might consider her too bratty, I personally enjoyed her crass personality.
My biggest issue lies with the MMC, Marcus. Constantly perfect and superior, he has a love-hate relationship with his infatuation for Lillian. Although he does suffer his own body betrayal syndrome (which I don't mind one way or another), Lisa Kleypas unfortunately takes it too far in two instances: the butterfly house where they start to fool around, before he shames her for being too easy; the post-library scene where she is ridiculously drunk due to his ignoring her, and he takes this opportunity to claim her virginity pre-marriage.
Despite those two instances, I still enjoyed the plot, particularly the introduction of St Vincent who subverted the typical expectations of a rake, and the continued insight into the previous book's still-infatuated couple.
The plot for It Happened One Autumn is straightforward (in a good way); aristocratic MMC falls for headstrong (but common-blooded) FMC, against all his better judgement.
The FMC, Lillian, was enjoyable to read. She was snarky and unrepentant in her ways, never letting anything get the better of her. Although some might consider her too bratty, I personally enjoyed her crass personality.
My biggest issue lies with the MMC, Marcus. Constantly perfect and superior, he has a love-hate relationship with his infatuation for Lillian. Although he does suffer his own body betrayal syndrome (which I don't mind one way or another), Lisa Kleypas unfortunately takes it too far in two instances:
Despite those two instances, I still enjoyed the plot, particularly the introduction of St Vincent who subverted the typical expectations of a rake, and the continued insight into the previous book's still-infatuated couple.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Classism
Minor: Fatphobia, Rape, Sexual assault, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
marleywrites's review against another edition
I didn’t like the lack of consent in a certain situation.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
what_karla_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Classism
Moderate: Toxic relationship and Kidnapping
Minor: Confinement, Emotional abuse, and Violence
smithrachaelynn's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-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
Lillian and Marcus have been verbally sparring since book one. They are so funny. I loved watching their power struggle. Marcus was so fierce, especially at the end.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, Kidnapping, and Classism
Moderate: Child abuse
Minor: Pregnancy
There’s an intimate scene where one person is intoxicated so I would consider that dubious consent. The kidnapping also includes threats of rape but no acts take place on page or off.literarymuses's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
At first I was so excited thinking this was going to be my first 5 star book of the year until whatever started happening after chapter 18.
!! Spoilers for this book & Secrets of a Summer Night below !!
After the whole lack of true consent and Westcliff outwardly noting he’s taking advantage of her yet still sleeping with her… didn’t sit right with me. I was actively yelling NO NO NO the entire time. Not to mention after that the kidnapping?!
I’ve noticed at this point Kleypas loves to add an insane event at the 90% mark whether it be the explosion from Secrets of a Summer Night or in this case the kidnapping. They aren’t necessarily my cup of tea. I’m just not sure how I’m going to get through the next books seeing how Lord St Vincent is the love interest in the next book…
!! Spoilers for this book & Secrets of a Summer Night below !!
I’ve noticed at this point Kleypas loves to add an insane event at the 90% mark whether it be the explosion from Secrets of a Summer Night or in this case the kidnapping. They aren’t necessarily my cup of tea. I’m just not sure how I’m going to get through the next books seeing how Lord St Vincent is the love interest in the next book…
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Kidnapping
thefatpaperback's review against another edition
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Kidnapping, and Classism
ember_eyes_are_for_tigers's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Incredible the way that the author was able to destroy any sympathy or liking for the male protagonist, Marcus, after having enjoyed his presence in the previous books, with just the first chapter.
Was mainly just boring, which was really unfortunate because I really liked Lillian in the first book of the series!
Was mainly just boring, which was really unfortunate because I really liked Lillian in the first book of the series!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Misogyny, Kidnapping, and Alcohol
Minor: Pregnancy and Classism