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datoth09's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
What a perfect ending to this series. I’m so glad that it rebounded! Lance is a consummate tortured hero, and Marianne his perfect, smart, steadfast match.
I love a good marriage of convenience, and the twist here, that Lance is coerced into the marriage to avoid a potential murder trial in which he is the defendant, made the third act breakup especially poignant and believable. Toss in a perfect mystery reveal in the epilogue and it’s everything I want in a historical romance. Deducting .25 for the weird “you may have assaulted my cousin” vibes in the 1st third of the book. We know Lance didn’t do it, but still.
I love a good marriage of convenience, and the twist here, that Lance is coerced into the marriage to avoid a potential murder trial in which he is the defendant, made the third act breakup especially poignant and believable. Toss in a perfect mystery reveal in the epilogue and it’s everything I want in a historical romance. Deducting .25 for the weird “you may have assaulted my cousin” vibes in the 1st third of the book. We know Lance didn’t do it, but still.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape and Murder
kthrine's review against another edition
3.75
I enjoyed this book more than the previous 2 in the series. It had less of a bonkers plot and one that felt more grounded in real tragedy.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape
k_tiches's review
emotional
mysterious
slow-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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Pregnancy and Alcohol
Minor: Death