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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
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
lizziaha's review against another edition
lighthearted
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.25
The love story was admittedly cute, but the plot didn’t do much for me, and the characters weren’t very compelling.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism
Moderate: Addiction and Death of parent
Minor: Drug use, Gun violence, Sexual harassment, and War
readingthroughinfinity's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
It's official, I've found another Regency romance that I adore. This was a delightfully fun adventure, following Kitty as she heads to London in an attempt to find a wealthy husband to stave off financial ruin, save the family house, and ensure her sisters' future by the end of the season. No pressure.
I really liked Kitty's character; she's whip smart and cunning, and outmaneuvers everyone around her with skill and flare. But she also realises that her plans don't leave much room for other people's feelings and she gradually develops more compassion and sympathy as the plot progresses. One of my favourite aspects of her character was the fact that she never let herself be belittled or believed herself worth was less because she wasn't a man or someone from the highest echelons of society.
I thoroughly enjoyed Kitty and Radcliffe's verbal sparring and their gradual progression from enemies to lovers. I especially enjoyed the moments where Radcliffe was grumpy and Kitty was all sunny smiles, which completely threw him off balance. I would have perhaps liked to see a few more scenes of them getting to spend time together at the end of the novel, but this is just personal preference.
This book was great fun from start to finish and if I'd had a little more time in the day, I could have probably finished it in one sitting, it's that addictive. If you like Pride and Prejudice, Kingscastle, or any of the Bridgeton books, I'd definitely recommend picking this up.
I really liked Kitty's character; she's whip smart and cunning, and outmaneuvers everyone around her with skill and flare. But she also realises that her plans don't leave much room for other people's feelings and she gradually develops more compassion and sympathy as the plot progresses. One of my favourite aspects of her character was the fact that she never let herself be belittled or believed herself worth was less because she wasn't a man or someone from the highest echelons of society.
I thoroughly enjoyed Kitty and Radcliffe's verbal sparring and their gradual progression from enemies to lovers. I especially enjoyed the moments where Radcliffe was grumpy and Kitty was all sunny smiles, which completely threw him off balance. I would have perhaps liked to see a few more scenes of them getting to spend time together at the end of the novel, but this is just personal preference.
This book was great fun from start to finish and if I'd had a little more time in the day, I could have probably finished it in one sitting, it's that addictive. If you like Pride and Prejudice, Kingscastle, or any of the Bridgeton books, I'd definitely recommend picking this up.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Classism
Minor: Addiction, Sexism, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment