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onlyonebookshelf's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
slow-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
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gun violence
Minor: Trafficking
annick's review
emotional
funny
slow-paced
3.0
Some hot scenes but the last 1/3 grew tiresome.
I took this as fantasy. Not realistic of how someone could get away with a MMMF arrangement in this period. Brushed over the potential SDIs, pregnancy, discomforts, etc - I let the fantasy be.
Rose is a rather good narrator of this kind of book, for the dialogue and erotic moments.
Dan Calley wasn’t good enough. Not enough sensuality. And the accents were jarring for this historical setting.
The writing was hit and miss. So much sex that it got ludicrous. I was impressed the FMC had a mixed history of sex (by choice and not so).
The historical setting wasn’t realistic - the cover and descriptions initially implied regency England in late 1790s or early 1800s but the later references to the americas and the fashion descriptions imply 1760-1780s. And yet the evening black and white fashion of men’s evening dress wasn’t in tune with history.
I took this as fantasy. Not realistic of how someone could get away with a MMMF arrangement in this period. Brushed over the potential SDIs, pregnancy, discomforts, etc - I let the fantasy be.
Rose is a rather good narrator of this kind of book, for the dialogue and erotic moments.
Dan Calley wasn’t good enough. Not enough sensuality. And the accents were jarring for this historical setting.
The writing was hit and miss. So much sex that it got ludicrous. I was impressed the FMC had a mixed history of sex (by choice and not so).
The historical setting wasn’t realistic - the cover and descriptions initially implied regency England in late 1790s or early 1800s but the later references to the americas and the fashion descriptions imply 1760-1780s. And yet the evening black and white fashion of men’s evening dress wasn’t in tune with history.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Gun violence
Content: spanking, Tied up, MFM, MMF, MM, double and triple penetration, oral, MMM.lotte5322's review against another edition
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Gun violence, and Injury/Injury detail
iamsammie27's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Note: this is not a stand alone, you need to read Beautiful Things (book 1) first before starting this book.
This duology is wonderful. Its' a Regency Romance with a twist. Rosalie will not be trapped by the cage that is marriage. James, Burke & Tom are three best friends. The developing love between the four of them is deep and delightful. The slow-burn of book one paid out in book two. The second book turns up the heat (and the kink) from the start.
I received an ARC in return for an honest review.
This duology is wonderful. Its' a Regency Romance with a twist. Rosalie will not be trapped by the cage that is marriage. James, Burke & Tom are three best friends. The developing love between the four of them is deep and delightful. The slow-burn of book one paid out in book two. The second book turns up the heat (and the kink) from the start.
I received an ARC in return for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Blood, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, and Cursing
Minor: Homophobia, Pregnancy, Biphobia, Child abuse, Mental illness, and Toxic relationship
thefantasybookaddict's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Gun violence
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Child abuse, Pregnancy, and Trafficking
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