A review by smithrachaelynn
Surrender to the Earl by Gayle Callen

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

4.0

Overall, I enjoyed the story and it drew me in, but I was really frustrated with Audrey’s journey. It felt like one step forward three steps back the whole time, which affected pacing. 
What I liked:
  • Robert’s gentleness, I just loved his character so much. He had some inconsistencies, but overall I loved how gentle and kind he was. 
  • The cast of characters were really well written. It made the story more interesting and three dimensional. 
What I didn’t like:
  • Ending conflict, I could see it coming from a mile away and it still pissed me off. Audrey seemed willing to forgive actual offenses against her but not Robert even when he didn’t really do anything wrong. 
  • SUPER abrupt ending, which was so frustrating because they just resolved a conflict and then a few sentences later the book’s over. 
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