A review by yourbookishbff
The Governess Game by Tessa Dare

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

4.5

I LOVE a reformed rake and Chase's character arc absolutely delivers! From The Cave of Carnality and the "inconvenience" of our emotionally scarred (and hilariously macabre) young wards, to a happily-ever-after deserving of our stubborn survivor, Alex, this is alternately silly and gentle. I love seeing a man terrified of love slowly cracked open and refilled with affection, trust and security, and I particularly love when a woman is celebrated for her career achievements on page. This was a winning combo. I felt minor annoyance in how the third act finally resolved but it's a little quibble. 

Also, the scenes between Ash and Chase were worth any annoyance I could possibly feel. Perfect, no notes, besties forever please.

ALSO ALSO, this contains elite sickbed/caretaking content and one of the best tiny nods to medical accuracy (that's also a wicked setdown).

ALSO ALSO ALSO, the doll funerals. I only regret that I will never be in attendance.
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