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A review by pagesofpemberley
A Rogue by Any Other Name by Sarah MacLean
3.0
3.5 // This one started off strong—a vague Hades & Persephone retelling, with childhood friends-to-enemies-to-lovers. The guy starts off as an ACTUAL villain, which I respect. I found Penelope to be a bit spineless for my taste—her innocence is fine, but she’s constantly sighing “but he’s my husband” every time he does something dastardly.
Penelope finally finds her spine and everything was looking great until the last 15% of the book, where the dialogue got SO hokey and overwrought and the villainous MC suddenly starts spouting poetry and kissing Penelope's feet—I was physically cringing at parts. I would have appreciated the relationship to have a more consistent pace of development.
Still excited for the couple that was teased for the sequel though.
Penelope finally finds her spine and everything was looking great until the last 15% of the book, where the dialogue got SO hokey and overwrought and the villainous MC suddenly starts spouting poetry and kissing Penelope's feet—I was physically cringing at parts. I would have appreciated the relationship to have a more consistent pace of development.
Still excited for the couple that was teased for the sequel though.