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A review by research_department
A Summer to Remember by Mary Balogh
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
4.25⭐️, it’s really very good
Genre/subgenre: open door (but not very explicit) MF historical (Regency) romance
Narrative voice: dual third person POV past tense
Tropes: fake betrothal, opposites attract
Balogh opens by showing us an ice queen and a rogue, and as the story progresses she reveals that each of them is deeper and more complex than the persona each has been displaying for society. Both of them have suffered emotional injuries and they help the other on a healing journey. Lots of sniffles for me. This is a prequel to the Bedwyn Saga (the “slightly” books), and I think it might be my favorite for the deep character exploration.
Genre/subgenre: open door (but not very explicit) MF historical (Regency) romance
Narrative voice: dual third person POV past tense
Tropes: fake betrothal, opposites attract
Balogh opens by showing us an ice queen and a rogue, and as the story progresses she reveals that each of them is deeper and more complex than the persona each has been displaying for society. Both of them have suffered emotional injuries and they help the other on a healing journey. Lots of sniffles for me. This is a prequel to the Bedwyn Saga (the “slightly” books), and I think it might be my favorite for the deep character exploration.