Reviews

West End Earl by Bethany Bennett

aullise's review against another edition

lighthearted medium-paced

3.75

kelliebcorwin's review against another edition

lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

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

2.0

I learned I find regency novels to be so boring. I also found the MMC’s flaw to be irritating and the reason he decided to change seemed way too easy. Like he was set in his ways the whole book until one conversation, smh. I skimmed the last 3 chapters because it felt like nothing was actually happening and then the finale was too easy for the characters.

books_and_breaks's review against another edition

4.0

Do not read the book blurb! It spoils a FANTASTIC surprise!

This book has all the best things. This series is excellent.

julyavenue's review against another edition

adventurous inspiring 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

4.25

bookfish1800's review against another edition

5.0

I received a copy of West End Earl by Bethany Bennett through Netgalley for an honest reiew Phee was pretending to be Adam her brother to hide from her evil uncle. Dressed as a man working for the earl of Carlyle. Until she can claim her inheritance. There were so many pieces to this story that wound together to make a perfect ending. For me the saying its not the destination but the journey really sums up this book. There was so much great solid filling. It never got boring or side tract. It was exciting and held my interest the whole way through. At some point in the book I was floored by a decision made by Emma and phee. I didn't see it coming. So entertaining thank you Bethany Bennett

elizabeth_its_liz_reading's review against another edition

3.0

3.5 stars

hammock_and_read's review against another edition

5.0

The plot of this book is clever and so different than most historical romances, Phee lives has her brother for over ten years and is the land stewart for the Earl of Carlyle, Calvin. I was hooked from the start and didn't wait this book to stop. Phee's character is just wonderful, its heartbreak for her having to be someone else for such a long time but love when Cal final see's her for her. The nickname is just too funny- puppy. I loved the friendship that forms with his sister, Emma and Phee as well. Women sticking together.

Can't wait for Emma's story and more of Bethany's books to come. I just love the flow of her books, and the plots are original.


4.5 stars
4 steam

Thanks to forever for this copy in exchange for an honest review.

mystery_meat's review against another edition

lighthearted fast-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

I really liked the premise and the beginning was great, but i wish there were more hijinks and humor and the emotional angst could have been wrapped up quicker. But still a good read, I like the authors writing style. 

thecozyarchivist's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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? No

3.0

This book is such a romp. Ophelia has to take on the identity of her dead brother in order to escape her uncle. Then she ends up falling for her best friend, and once he realizes she's actually a woman, things get spicy. The end of this book is also bonkers, but like in a good way.

bedtimesandbooks's review against another edition

medium-paced

2.0