A review by literarymuses
It Happened One Autumn by Lisa Kleypas

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

4.0

At first I was so excited thinking this was going to be my first 5 star book of the year until whatever started happening after chapter 18.

!! Spoilers for this book & Secrets of a Summer Night below !!

After the whole lack of true consent and Westcliff outwardly noting he’s taking advantage of her yet still sleeping with her… didn’t sit right with me. I was actively yelling NO NO NO the entire time. Not to mention after that the kidnapping?! 

I’ve noticed at this point Kleypas loves to add an insane event at the 90% mark whether it be the explosion from Secrets of a Summer Night or in this case the kidnapping. They aren’t necessarily my cup of tea. I’m just not sure how I’m going to get through the next books seeing how Lord St Vincent is the love interest in the next book…
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