A review by melbsreads
A Duke in Disguise by Cat Sebastian
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Trigger warnings: fire, domestic violence, loss of a sibling, institutionalism, ableism, child abuse (in the past)
I freaking LOVED Unmasked by the Marquess, so I was pretty excited to read this. And it didn't disappoint in the slightest. I loved Verity and Ash as narrators, from the mutual pining to the dynamic between them to admitting their feelings and falling in love.
The story DID take a little too long to get going for me, especially given how much the second half of the book focused on Ash's story and possible future, but whatever. I think my biggest pet peeve here is the cover, because there's frequent discussion of their poverty and how Verity only has two dresses - one serviceable brown, and one black for mourning - and that both frequently have ink stains on them. So IDK who the girl in bright pink is on the cover. But it's whatever in the grand scheme of things so I shall stop being a pedantic brat.
I freaking LOVED Unmasked by the Marquess, so I was pretty excited to read this. And it didn't disappoint in the slightest. I loved Verity and Ash as narrators, from the mutual pining to the dynamic between them to admitting their feelings and falling in love.
The story DID take a little too long to get going for me, especially given how much the second half of the book focused on Ash's story and possible future, but whatever. I think my biggest pet peeve here is the cover, because there's frequent discussion of their poverty and how Verity only has two dresses - one serviceable brown, and one black for mourning - and that both frequently have ink stains on them. So IDK who the girl in bright pink is on the cover. But it's whatever in the grand scheme of things so I shall stop being a pedantic brat.