A review by hazeyjane_2
The Gilded Years by Karin Tanabe

lighthearted slow-paced

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

2.5

This started off strongly, very lighthearted, charming and Bridgerton-esque, but wore thin after a while in terms of character development. I felt a bit more attention could have been given to Anita's home life, and a B-plot included as the only real conflict consists of Anita keeping her secret. The dialogue was also rather stilted in places. Still, the Vassar sections of the book were well done.