If You Deceive by Kresley Cole

356 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction historical romance emotional lighthearted fast-paced

Description

Burning vengeance... Ethan MacCarrick was a heartbreakingly handsome rake until a powerful nobleman ordered him brutally beaten and his face scarred for a crime he didn't commit. Ethan's reprisal -- bankrupting the nobleman and forcing his exile -...

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Community Reviews Summary of 524 reviews

Moods

emotional 86%
adventurous 46%
dark 40%
tense 26%
lighthearted 20%
funny 13%
sad 13%
challenging 6%
hopeful 6%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Character: 30% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.96

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