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A review by b00kw0rms0fthew0rldunite
A Duke of One's Own by Emma Orchard
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This is a first read by this author and I was very pleasantly surprised to find a great story full with not only the ton and their exploits but the danger of spite and the spice of the bedroom as well.
The novel flowed really well and I wasn't really willing to put it down for long. I admired the modern self awareness in her female protagonist and the modern unselfishness of pleasure in her male.
I have read quite a few Regency romances but this one stood out for me as being exceptionally well researched in the times, especially in the language used. So many times when I stumbled on an unfamiliar word or thought there was a typo, I reached for the Google dictionary and found new words to add to my knowledge of the era. No typos to be found. These words were peppered throughout and used in the correct context, not thrust upon the readers all at once.
All in all, I enjoyed the book and wouldn't hesitate to reach for another Emma Orchard creation!
My thanks to Netgalley and the author and publisher for a temporary copy in exchange for an honest review.
Read as number 22 in the LiterALLy BOOKish challenge. Check out the LiterALLy BOOKish Facebook group!
The novel flowed really well and I wasn't really willing to put it down for long. I admired the modern self awareness in her female protagonist and the modern unselfishness of pleasure in her male.
I have read quite a few Regency romances but this one stood out for me as being exceptionally well researched in the times, especially in the language used. So many times when I stumbled on an unfamiliar word or thought there was a typo, I reached for the Google dictionary and found new words to add to my knowledge of the era. No typos to be found. These words were peppered throughout and used in the correct context, not thrust upon the readers all at once.
All in all, I enjoyed the book and wouldn't hesitate to reach for another Emma Orchard creation!
My thanks to Netgalley and the author and publisher for a temporary copy in exchange for an honest review.
Read as number 22 in the LiterALLy BOOKish challenge. Check out the LiterALLy BOOKish Facebook group!