Reviews

His Grace, The Duke by Emily Rath

annestef1a's review against another edition

2.0

I suppose I trudged through this for a new perspective. I've never read something like this before. The first book is more reverse harem and this sequel is a poly. I believe in OTPs, not necessarily have to be just one for a lifetime but one after the next kind. As an introvert, loving more than one is a nightmare, and that is what this is. Yes, the writing cleverly smoothens this kind of trope, but if you think about it, this will never happen in real life, not a HEA in the present and definitely not in that era. This is just pure fantasy, honestly.

All in all, George grew on me in this book, and the children will be HELLA confused! Now, I feel like I want a mystery/psychological book where a daughter uncovers her parents' bizarre relationships.

booksta_adventure's review against another edition

4.5

“𝘼𝙡𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩, 𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙡, 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚’𝙨 𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙞𝙩 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙗𝙚. 𝙁𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩, 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙞𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙄 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙙𝙤 𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙧𝙮, 𝙄 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙄 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙗𝙚 𝙘𝙪𝙘𝙠𝙤𝙡𝙙𝙚𝙙 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙢𝙮 𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚.” 

First of all…😮‍💨…Talk about upping the 🌶️!

Second of all, I know there are 4 MCs in this book, but to me, elder brother George was my personal MVP in this book. He was hilarious, he was here for Rosalie, his brother, and all these men, frankly. And he is unashamedly himself. So, here’s to George! 🍻

After the slow burn in 𝘉𝘦𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴, this book turned it up more than a notch, and we got just about every *scene* you could imagine between 3 dudes and a lady. 

I loved watching the two men who had already proclaimed their love for Rosalie, grovel, and then proclaim their love for each other. But the real emotional backbone of this story was James, and his ability to move past his obligations, and find happiness for himself. 

Also, what a sweet epilogue. 🥰 I’m definitely planning to pick up book 3, 𝘈𝘭𝘤𝘰𝘵𝘵 𝘏𝘢𝘭𝘭, soon, and interested to see if we get a tiny peek of this Quad from an outsider’s prospective. Plus, the promised tropes look 🥵…😂

What this book is giving:

✅ Historical RH Romance 

✅ MMMF

✅ Multi POV

✅ Friends to Lovers

✅ Everybody loves everybody

✅ Opera Box 

✅ 🌶️🌶️🌶️

Rating: 

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️½ / 5

🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️½ / 5

samix3reads's review against another edition

lighthearted 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? No

4.0

bookedwithholls's review

3.0

This book was enjoyable but seemed to drag on pacing wise more than the first book. James was basically just ticking me off the entire book and I’m not sure why he gets placed on a pedestal so much. I don’t care for my why choose poly books for one person to seem “above” the others. The spice was great. I LOVED the drama that was exciting with all the extra side characters and the violent attack that occurred. I do like how the story wrapped up and ended though and it was still enjoyable and a fun read mostly! Also I was obsessed with the dukes role in this book and his friendship with Rosalie.

tragicwarlock's review

emotional 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

4.0

bailz15's review

4.0

I just love Emily’s writing! The spice got really turned up in this one, so if the first wasn’t for you, then this definitely won’t be. Burke is my fav!

Favorite non-spoiler quote: “We choose who we love. We choose who we fight for…who we die for…who we burn the world to ash for.”

livi_bunniesandbooks's review

5.0

I really freaking enjoyed this duology. I liked the gradual growth in their relationships. The slow burn was awesome in book one and then this one they were hot and heavy and secretive and some bi-awakenings that were very well done. I loved Rose and George’s friendship. That shit was so fucking cute. I did not see Marianne being the big problem in this book and she was which is crazy. I in all of Emily Raths writing you can feel the love her characters have for one another, and it feels so organic and so real. James, his character was a bit finicky about Rose, but it was perfectly written like it was heartbreaking and soul, wrenching, and then it was just full joy.

mirasnav's review

emotional funny hopeful slow-paced

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

3.0

transportedlfl's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional 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

3.0

looksandbooks1's review

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful reflective tense 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? No

5.0

Wow! I read this duet after reading the pucking around series, and I can't believe I am saying this, but I loved this more than pucking around. This story and the character development were incredible, with this foursome finally opening up and letting each other in, but the real kicker is this plot and added tension of this being extremely taboo relationship . You have the threat of death and dishonor if anyone finds out, you have duty and the honor of titles, nosey housekeepers, passed lovers, and then also the main characters trying to wrap their head around their emotions. I fell in love with all of these men and Rosalie. I understood how true polyamory felt the way Rosalie was feeling with  each man and then watched their relationship as well go further. James really stuck to his guns and was infuriating, but the tallest building can still fall.  I can not recommend this book enough it was perfection. Emily wrath the magic you possess in these books is out of this world.