A review by mapleleaf_emily
The Nobleman's Daughter by Jen Geigle Johnson
3.0
This book had an amazing plot line. The daughter of a duke joining the movement for reform in GB. Though she grew up in privilege and ease, this daring girl, who is still kind and caring, wants equal rights for all people.
And of course there is romance, suspense, and betrayal.
After her uncle's house is attacked at Lady Amanda's debut ball, she finds that her family is in danger of a man named Jack Bender. Having been spurned by Amanda's mother, Bender will stop at nothing to destroy the duke and his family. As a leader of a crime ring, Bender pretends to stand for the equal rights movement, but his true desire is to overthrow nobility.
Amanda discovers this, and works to protect her family. Along the way, she becomes involved in the peaceful movement for equal rights.
And due to Bender's threats, her father insists that she marry by the end of the Season.
It is an interesting plot, but I felt that the writing was not up to par. The characters didn't seem to have any depth. Simple conversations felt very preachy; they were not casual at all. Descriptions also seemed forced and elaborate. The interactions between the characters were utterly predictable.
So again, I loved the general plot of a noblewoman fighting for equal rights, but the writing didn't do it justice.
And of course there is romance, suspense, and betrayal.
After her uncle's house is attacked at Lady Amanda's debut ball, she finds that her family is in danger of a man named Jack Bender. Having been spurned by Amanda's mother, Bender will stop at nothing to destroy the duke and his family. As a leader of a crime ring, Bender pretends to stand for the equal rights movement, but his true desire is to overthrow nobility.
Amanda discovers this, and works to protect her family. Along the way, she becomes involved in the peaceful movement for equal rights.
And due to Bender's threats, her father insists that she marry by the end of the Season.
It is an interesting plot, but I felt that the writing was not up to par. The characters didn't seem to have any depth. Simple conversations felt very preachy; they were not casual at all. Descriptions also seemed forced and elaborate. The interactions between the characters were utterly predictable.
So again, I loved the general plot of a noblewoman fighting for equal rights, but the writing didn't do it justice.