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valerieelseswhere's review
3.0
3.5 Short and sweet story where our main characters learn to stand up for what they want and fall in love along the way. It's also another piece in Artemis and Charlie's story that has been a long time coming and I can't wait for that book!
deshie5055's review
5.0
While this is considered a novella, it doesn't feel like it. You get a wonderful story full of humor, love, and mischief in this small book. I can't wait to hear more about Newton and Ellie, as well as more of the wonderful Charlie Jonquil and Artemis Lancaster.
jeaninetaniece's review
4.0
I must say, I am guilty of judging a book by its cover. Sometimes I am fooled, a beautiful cover doesn’t always produce a beautiful story, but in this case my assumption most definitely proved true. This absolutely gorgeous, enchanting cover encompasses an equally beautiful and enchanting story.
The Best-Laid Plans was a sweet story of friendship and encouragement and budding romance. Ellie is a lovely young lady that is never allowed to be her true self. Her parents and sister, all absolutely detestable, continue to extinguish her bright and glowing personality with hurtful and demeaning reprimands. Fortunately for Ellie, she finds a formidable ally in Artemis. Together the two concoct a ruse to thwart her parents aspirations. Artemis enlists the help of Charlie and Newton to help carry out her plan.
Newton, himself has a somewhat unfavorable position with his own parents. They do not agree with his dream of becoming a barrister and he doesn’t agree with their intentions of him forming an romantic attachment with Artemis.
Artemis and Charlie definitely bring out the best in Ellie and Newton. And while Ellie and Newton have “the best laid plans” they end up with an unexpected result.
Looking forward to The Best Intentions!
The Best-Laid Plans was a sweet story of friendship and encouragement and budding romance. Ellie is a lovely young lady that is never allowed to be her true self. Her parents and sister, all absolutely detestable, continue to extinguish her bright and glowing personality with hurtful and demeaning reprimands. Fortunately for Ellie, she finds a formidable ally in Artemis. Together the two concoct a ruse to thwart her parents aspirations. Artemis enlists the help of Charlie and Newton to help carry out her plan.
Newton, himself has a somewhat unfavorable position with his own parents. They do not agree with his dream of becoming a barrister and he doesn’t agree with their intentions of him forming an romantic attachment with Artemis.
Artemis and Charlie definitely bring out the best in Ellie and Newton. And while Ellie and Newton have “the best laid plans” they end up with an unexpected result.
Looking forward to The Best Intentions!
jnak's review
4.0
Clean regency romance
I always love revisiting the Jonquils and the Lancaster family. Good sweet regency romance I can’t wait for Artemis and Charlie
I always love revisiting the Jonquils and the Lancaster family. Good sweet regency romance I can’t wait for Artemis and Charlie
virgosun's review
lighthearted
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? Yes
3.5
Sweet and well-written. And it's always a pleasure to revisit with the Lancaster and Jonquil families.
sarahsbookstack's review
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
I love that this book combines so many past favorite characters with some Lancaster's and some Jonquil's coming into play. I really enjoy how Sarah weaves so many different series all together and it's just perfect!
Here Artemis (the youngest Lancaster) helps her new friend Ellie hatch a plan to try and steer affections that are unwanted away from those that don't want it.
I hated how Ellie's family treated her. She seems most pleasant and does not do anything I would deem unworthy of a young lady in society from all the books I've read. I love seeing Newton and Charlie's antics together. I love watching Artemis and Charlie spar.
This is a sweet novella to start off the Huntresses series!
Here Artemis (the youngest Lancaster) helps her new friend Ellie hatch a plan to try and steer affections that are unwanted away from those that don't want it.
I hated how Ellie's family treated her. She seems most pleasant and does not do anything I would deem unworthy of a young lady in society from all the books I've read. I love seeing Newton and Charlie's antics together. I love watching Artemis and Charlie spar.
This is a sweet novella to start off the Huntresses series!
kimber_reads's review against another edition
4.0
The Best Laid plans is a novella and sets the stage for Charming Artemis that comes out this fall! It was so fun to meet new characters like Newton, Ellie, and Rose and see more of characters I already know and love! I also loved the unique setting of Bath! It was fresh and different from London and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
This book has so many powerful quotes and I loved seeing these characters support, encourage, and empower each other. Both Ellie and Newton come from families that are not as loving and supportive they should be. But luckily for them they have good friends like Charlie and Artemis who help their friends learn to advocate for themselves. This book is much more than a great story, it’s an example of how to not let people belittle you and how to boldly but kindly remove yourself from toxic relationships.
Artemis teaches Ellie to “retreat, wield your shield, or return fire” which essentially is three different ways to respond to social attacks. I loved seeing Ellie’s confidence grow as she learns to use these tactics to advocate for herself.
If you’re a Sarah M. Eden fan or a lover of regency romances you should this read book!! I loved it and hope you will too!
This book has so many powerful quotes and I loved seeing these characters support, encourage, and empower each other. Both Ellie and Newton come from families that are not as loving and supportive they should be. But luckily for them they have good friends like Charlie and Artemis who help their friends learn to advocate for themselves. This book is much more than a great story, it’s an example of how to not let people belittle you and how to boldly but kindly remove yourself from toxic relationships.
Artemis teaches Ellie to “retreat, wield your shield, or return fire” which essentially is three different ways to respond to social attacks. I loved seeing Ellie’s confidence grow as she learns to use these tactics to advocate for herself.
If you’re a Sarah M. Eden fan or a lover of regency romances you should this read book!! I loved it and hope you will too!