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lnzava's review
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
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? Yes
3.75
lanternheart's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
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? Yes
3.5
I quite enjoyed this book, even if I wished it were fleshed out a bit more beyond the romance — the worldbuilding of Athena's Retreat was lovely, and I want to see more of how its characters face the world outside of its walls together. I'll likely read another one of these to see how they develop!
kmthomas06's review against another edition
4.0
A fun quick read - love my historical romances to include a brainy heroine, a hero who lets her be her and a cast of quirky, delightful side characters just waiting in the wings for their own books.
*I received an ARC from NetGalley to review
*I received an ARC from NetGalley to review
mollymccreedy's review against another edition
4.5
Just spicy enough. Arthur is my favorite character
grannyhanny's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
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? Yes
4.25
emeraldrina's review against another edition
I tried really hard to like this book - the premise was so interesting. But the execution was too poor and I found I really just don’t give a shit what happens. The characters all feel very flat and dull, the plot is plodding, and the spice is frankly flavorless and far too present. I’m not buying the romance at all.
zoer03's review against another edition
4.0
An intriguing, fun and flirty book filled with adventure and a dash of romance. Loved the characters especially Violet and Arthur who have had some bad past or tragic pasts and which seem to draw them to each other. I also found the main villain character to be someone who you have a lot more sympathy for than most villains that are written… there’s a sense of both feminine rage and also that sometimes people become too wrapped or warped in their thinking to see the effects they are causing. It’s a remarkably deep book with light touches to keep the heaviness to a minimum. A wonderful book and one I am intrigued to read more of.
jillmwald's review against another edition
3.0
I'm a sucker for books in historical settings where the women are brainy. This was enjoyable but not taxing (good summer read) and I'm looking forward to the next installment.