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the_rabble's review against another edition
challenging
funny
inspiring
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.25
RakeDuke meets uptight gardener with a secret past and decides seduction is imminent.
Probably the best Madeline Hunter book I've read so far.
2 POVs, 3rd person past tense, characters are similar age, some dated language choices (2010s, not 1810s), early 1800s, spicy.
Plot is fun and gives the romance space to breathe. Our rake has skills and is a planner, which was an interesting take and reflected what he's been doing throughout the rest of this series. Love a consistant character.
There are more than a couple side plots and they all paid off.
Narrator: Kate Reading is a breath of fresh air and made the prose sing.
Probably the best Madeline Hunter book I've read so far.
2 POVs, 3rd person past tense, characters are similar age, some dated language choices (2010s, not 1810s), early 1800s, spicy.
Plot is fun and gives the romance space to breathe. Our rake has skills and is a planner, which was an interesting take and reflected what he's been doing throughout the rest of this series. Love a consistant character.
There are more than a couple side plots and they all paid off.
Narrator: Kate Reading is a breath of fresh air and made the prose sing.
xishimmerix's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
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? Yes
3.75
blckrorygilmore's review against another edition
4.0
I like to argue its flowers that are a girls best friend, then diamonds.
hannahishere's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
hannahreads09's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
reclusivebookslug's review against another edition
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.25
The dynamic between the two main characters was kind of odd. I didn't like how he was just toying with her at first and how he grew to feel entitled to her affections and intimacy after he gave her a certain amount of attention. The scene at the end where she exposes her rapist and he backs her up was the highlight of the book.
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual assault
mezarale's review against another edition
5.0
In my opinion, this is the best by far of The Rarest Blooms series. I absolutely love the characters and the dialogue. Even thoung it does stand on its own, you really do need to read the previous books in the series to understand all the supporting chacters actions and reactions.