A Duke by Default by Alyssa Cole

A Duke by Default

Reluctant Royals #2

Alyssa Cole

fiction contemporary romance lighthearted slow-paced

384 pages | first published 2018

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New York City socialite and perpetual hot mess Portia Hobbs is tired of disappointing her family, friends, and—most importantly—herself. An apprenticeship with a struggling swordmaker in Scotland is a chance to use her expertise and discover what ...
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Summary of 2207 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 76%
funny 58%
emotional 53%
hopeful 25%
adventurous 17%
relaxing 12%
inspiring 10%
reflective 9%
challenging 4%
mysterious 2%
tense 2%

Pace

medium 69%
fast 18%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Character: 41% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.93

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