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mxemma's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
roseybot's review against another edition
3.0
The trope in this book, of a horrific first marriage, followed by finding love again, is just not my cup of tea. Apart from that, I did enjoy this book, but because it made up so much of the emotional journey, I found myself annoyed more than anything.
I'm hoping its the trope, cause I'm heading into the book after this one now!
I'm hoping its the trope, cause I'm heading into the book after this one now!
lassarina's review against another edition
3.0
Like the prior book in this series, I liked this well enough--enough to stay up too late reading, twice. I loved Julia's resilience in the face of horrific trauma. I liked Randall being a man of chivalry (while the text gently called out how fucking problematic that was.) I loved the side characters, particularly Louisa.
I did feel that Julia had a weird moment of "think about trauma, process, decide to Be Better, ok we're fine now." I understand that a lot of time had passed between the initial trauma and that point, but it doesn't seem like she did any processing in that time, and so it felt weirdly like flipping a switch instead of actually processing. And the villain was a little too mustache-twirling bonkers for my taste. But it was a nice quick read. I think that if I hadn't bought the series as a set, I wouldn't pursue further books in it, but since I have them I may as well read them.
I did feel that Julia had a weird moment of "think about trauma, process, decide to Be Better, ok we're fine now." I understand that a lot of time had passed between the initial trauma and that point, but it doesn't seem like she did any processing in that time, and so it felt weirdly like flipping a switch instead of actually processing. And the villain was a little too mustache-twirling bonkers for my taste. But it was a nice quick read. I think that if I hadn't bought the series as a set, I wouldn't pursue further books in it, but since I have them I may as well read them.
bookfortbuilder's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Miscarriage, Blood, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Bullying, Death, Domestic abuse, Gore, Infertility, Physical abuse, Torture, Blood, Kidnapping, Murder, Pregnancy, and War
Minor: Rape
dja777's review against another edition
3.0
I had the same problem with this book that I had with the prequel -- things just seemed too easy. I don't want to give specifics because of spoilers, but various problems just get cleared up too quickly and simply. It was a fun, light read, but nowhere near as good as many of the Rogue books or some of Putney's other earlier works.
planetarypan's review against another edition
4.0
I love the way current romance novels deal with real issues, and this novel is no exception. Julia is kidnapped because she murdered her abusive husband, and his father wants justice. Putney does not shy away from the worst humanity has to offer, and that dead man is one of the worst. As you learn all about his depravity (which was, somewhat unfortunately, shrugged off as insanity), you are amazed that the people in his life are still standing and functioning. The OTP are not quite a LAFS trop, but close, and yet their chemistry is amazing... especially given that the heroine is fighting to overcome abuse and fear. I really liked the characters and how they handled pretty much every situation. My only nitpick was the insanity plea for the abusive scumbucket, but then again, they also credited his pampered upbringing with not providing consequences for his abusiveness.
goodmd14's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Physical abuse
escatusser's review against another edition
3.0
Entretinguda, però ja el punt de partida, amb aquesta dama que es fa passar per matrona (millor dit, que s'ha convertit en matrona per amagar-se del seu passat) m'ha semblat una mica inversemblant.
Bonic, una romàntica correcta. Un 3.5.
Bonic, una romàntica correcta. Un 3.5.
writer595's review against another edition
fast-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? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, and Sexual violence