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pvp_niki's review
emotional
funny
reflective
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? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Misogyny, Sexism, and Classism
Moderate: Terminal illness, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and War
Minor: Gun violence
kemikemi's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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? No
4.0
I actually read Sophie Irwin’s sophomore book first, and after loving it so much, dove in to read this one. It was so fun but full of heart, and I felt so much for Kitty, who had the weight of her family’s worlds upon her shoulders and loves her sisters more than anything else. She and Radcliffe really connected so well as eldest sibling thrust into complete responsibility for their siblings much too early, and I was just waiting for Radcliffe to fucking bridge the class gap and understand the severity of Kitty’s plight and her commitment to her family!!! Irwin really has such a fun writing style and I got so sucked into the story and the setting; Eleanor Tomlinson also did such a great job as the audiobook narrator. I do wish we got a teeny bit more of the couple in the end after they got together (and with the rest of Kitty’s sisters!), but I had a fantastic time with this book and sped through it so fast because of how much I didn’t want to put it down; I’ll definitely be looking out for whatever Sophie Irwin puts out next!!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexism, Death of parent, Sexual harassment, and Classism
hobbithopeful's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Longing glances and hilarious moments made this read a welcome palate cleanser in the heavier stories I tend to find myself drawn to. Much like a nice snack, short and nice, and it didn't leave me bloated.
A true regency romp, Kitty needs a fortune to save her family from destitution and she will go to means to secure a man and his fortune. Manipulations, feminine wiles, Kitty takes no prisoners. Much to the chagrin of Lord Radcliffe, who seems to be only the one see through her manipulations and obvious fortune hunting.
I very much adored the descriptions and the dialogue. Rich clothing, and stifled manners made it so that I felt I was swirling about the ballrooms with the story. It is very much in vein as season one of Bridgerton, so fans of that will definitely enjoy this book.
The chemistry between Kitty and Radcliffe brought a smile to my face whenever the pair was on page, true foils to each other, I most enjoyed when they were driving each other wild.
(The way Lord Radcliffe is absolutely flummoxed by her showing up and making demands so early in the morning made me chuckle) "It was as if all his energy had been sapped form him in the face of that notebook, and all he could do was watch with muted despair as his previously peaceful morning faded away." I did wish they had more time together, and less with Kitty entertaining suitors that we all know she isn't going to end up with anyways.
At times I did wish the story wasn't so rushed, there were several times I felt the story could benefit from more showing than telling. I wouldn't have minded for the book to have been a bit longer, and for their to be more heart in it. At times it felt like by the time the two main characters met and started having interactions the book was already half over, or focusing on other subjects or events that I would have been spent on the main pair, especially given the short length.
I am not quite sure if I should classify this as YA or adult romance. The writing is sharp and witty, and the lack of spicy scenes makes it suitable for young ages yet still enthralling enough for an older audience with the strong writing. For the peace of my mind I am putting it into both of my shelves and calling it a day.
I enjoyed reading this, it was short and sweet, a welcome treat in my day. I do recommend it, if just so you can get to the second book in the series which I absolutely ADORE.
I was sent this book to read and review, thank you to the publisher.
A true regency romp, Kitty needs a fortune to save her family from destitution and she will go to means to secure a man and his fortune. Manipulations, feminine wiles, Kitty takes no prisoners. Much to the chagrin of Lord Radcliffe, who seems to be only the one see through her manipulations and obvious fortune hunting.
I very much adored the descriptions and the dialogue. Rich clothing, and stifled manners made it so that I felt I was swirling about the ballrooms with the story. It is very much in vein as season one of Bridgerton, so fans of that will definitely enjoy this book.
The chemistry between Kitty and Radcliffe brought a smile to my face whenever the pair was on page, true foils to each other, I most enjoyed when they were driving each other wild.
(The way Lord Radcliffe is absolutely flummoxed by her showing up and making demands so early in the morning made me chuckle) "It was as if all his energy had been sapped form him in the face of that notebook, and all he could do was watch with muted despair as his previously peaceful morning faded away." I did wish they had more time together, and less with Kitty entertaining suitors that we all know she isn't going to end up with anyways.
At times I did wish the story wasn't so rushed, there were several times I felt the story could benefit from more showing than telling. I wouldn't have minded for the book to have been a bit longer, and for their to be more heart in it. At times it felt like by the time the two main characters met and started having interactions the book was already half over, or focusing on other subjects or events that I would have been spent on the main pair, especially given the short length.
I am not quite sure if I should classify this as YA or adult romance. The writing is sharp and witty, and the lack of spicy scenes makes it suitable for young ages yet still enthralling enough for an older audience with the strong writing. For the peace of my mind I am putting it into both of my shelves and calling it a day.
I enjoyed reading this, it was short and sweet, a welcome treat in my day. I do recommend it, if just so you can get to the second book in the series which I absolutely ADORE.
I was sent this book to read and review, thank you to the publisher.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders and War
hillgoodharv's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism
atamano'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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism
Moderate: Sexism, Death of parent, and War
Minor: Death
amy_in_the_city's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
The plot for this was interesting and there were so many funny lines throughout. Unfortunately, I thought the character and relationship development fell short. There were some interesting aspects of the characters that the book never go to really explore. The main plot, where the FMC has to spend a lot of time with various other suitors to try to secure a proposal, took up so much time that it didn't allow much room for the actual romance to be developed. I found the abrupt changes in POV, sometimes in mid-paragraph, to be quite jarring and strange. The characters in this book are in their mid-20s but for some reason, they read as late teens or early 20s to me. I still enjoyed the book overall, but I wish I could have felt more strongly about the main relationship.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, Grief, Death of parent, and Classism
Moderate: Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders, Alcohol, and War
Minor: Sexual assault
livlamentloathe's review against another edition
4.0
I bought this on a whim after the digital copy went on sale, but found myself greatly enjoying it! I expected a bit more fluff and grand romance so in that, I was let down a little… but the writing and loveliness of the characters more than made up for it. Really sweet fun read!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism
yilliun's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
Extremely fluffy romance read. I didn’t feel hooked into the plot until about 75% in. The stakes felt very low to me and each character read as a regurgitation of some other vaguely Regency era characters. The ending was very obvious from the beginning to me, so that contributes to my low rating.
I think the author missed a major opportunity to delve deeper into Radcliffe’s war experiences which left him feeling very surface level to me. Kitty was the only character who read as more than 75% fleshed out and original. I did enjoy how shameless she was in her fortune hunting pursuits and her witty exchanges with various characters. Even though we have the viewpoints of many characters throughout the book, I didn’t actually get to know almost any of them. Again Kitty as my exception here, I couldn’t tell you much about the inner workings of any of the other people in the book.
Overall, I won’t say that I hated this book or disliked it. It just wasn’t for me.
I think the author missed a major opportunity to delve deeper into Radcliffe’s war experiences which left him feeling very surface level to me. Kitty was the only character who read as more than 75% fleshed out and original. I did enjoy how shameless she was in her fortune hunting pursuits and her witty exchanges with various characters. Even though we have the viewpoints of many characters throughout the book, I didn’t actually get to know almost any of them. Again Kitty as my exception here, I couldn’t tell you much about the inner workings of any of the other people in the book.
Overall, I won’t say that I hated this book or disliked it. It just wasn’t for me.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Classism
bessadams's review against another edition
emotional
funny
medium-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? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gun violence, Death of parent, and Classism
Minor: Sexual harassment
mariamsaidwhat's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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? No
5.0
This was the happiest I’ve been reading a book in a while, and I never wanted it to end.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Classism
Minor: Drug use and Death of parent