A review by fa1th_
The Governess Game by Tessa Dare

emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I have began to read more historical romance this year, and many booktubers have recommend Tessa Dare as a must-read. I picked this up just because I like a governess trope and this was the first book I read of hers. I now has came to the realization that I perhaps shouldn't be reading the book out of order in its respective series, because there were some reccuring characters and references to the previous book that I didn't get. But they were minor details, the book itself and its main characters were introduced nicely.

Alex was an intriguing character. She had goals and ambitions in life that she worked hard to achieve, which I could respect; and her fear of water despite being a sea captain's daughter was very interesting too. However, I don't quite think the romance between her and Chase was all that believable. They seemed very much physical attracted to each other, but Chase and his own issues definitely could use more time. He went back and forth so much I ended up grew tired of the conflict. And it just got resolved so quickly in the end. I just think the pacing of third act was kind of odd.

This book was just an overall middle ground for me. I don't hate it, but I don't love it either. I will try some more Tessa Dare to get a grasp of her writing.
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