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A review by user613
The Best-Laid Plans by Sarah M. Eden
3.0
3.5 stars
This was a cute, short, clean romance.
It was sweet to watch how Ellie, with Artemis’ help, overcame her family’s criticism and blossomed into the confident, witty, courageous girls she really was.
There were really four characters, instead of the usual two in romance, between Artemis and Charlie, Ellie and Newton, though the story was Ellie and Newton's. None of the characters were particularly developed or outshone the others, which made for a slightly boring, predictable feel to the book. It read, more than anything, like the prequal to Charlie and Artemis’ romance, the next book in the series. Which was a bit too bad, since Ellie and Newton's story could have stood on its own merit too.
There were some amusing scenes. I did, however, expect a bit more from Artemis. It’s hard to be funny all the time, I guess. Artemis also, unexpectedly, had many words of wisdom to share, which somewhat made up for the lack of hysterics on her part.
“For insults, you said, ‘Retreat, wield my shield, or return fire.’” Ellie said.
“War terminology?”
“Being a young lady in Society means being constantly under attack,” Artemis said. “Battle tactics suit the situation horrifyingly well.”
Content: clean
Romance: a few hugs and two kisses
Religion: Greek Artemis’ huntresses are mentioned once, and Leto is mentioned twice.
Other: Ellie’s parents are demeaning of her.
This was a cute, short, clean romance.
It was sweet to watch how Ellie, with Artemis’ help, overcame her family’s criticism and blossomed into the confident, witty, courageous girls she really was.
There were really four characters, instead of the usual two in romance, between Artemis and Charlie, Ellie and Newton, though the story was Ellie and Newton's. None of the characters were particularly developed or outshone the others, which made for a slightly boring, predictable feel to the book. It read, more than anything, like the prequal to Charlie and Artemis’ romance, the next book in the series. Which was a bit too bad, since Ellie and Newton's story could have stood on its own merit too.
There were some amusing scenes. I did, however, expect a bit more from Artemis. It’s hard to be funny all the time, I guess. Artemis also, unexpectedly, had many words of wisdom to share, which somewhat made up for the lack of hysterics on her part.
“For insults, you said, ‘Retreat, wield my shield, or return fire.’” Ellie said.
“War terminology?”
“Being a young lady in Society means being constantly under attack,” Artemis said. “Battle tactics suit the situation horrifyingly well.”
Content: clean
Romance: a few hugs and two kisses
Religion: Greek Artemis’ huntresses are mentioned once, and Leto is mentioned twice.
Other: Ellie’s parents are demeaning of her.