This was the series that got me into reading when I was 12-13 years old. And, so even if the older me would have simply liked it, maybe not loved it, This was the series that got me into reading when I was 12-13 years old. And, so even if the older me would have simply liked it, maybe not loved it, but as the series that gave me sleepless nights and first ever emotional attachment to characters, this will always hold a special place in my heart.
PS: The reason could be Robb and Jess too. ...more
Edit: The fangirl in me is HAPPY that this won Best Romance 2020.
Right now, I'm still so in LOVE with this book that I won't be able to sell4.25 stars
Edit: The fangirl in me is HAPPY that this won Best Romance 2020.
Right now, I'm still so in LOVE with this book that I won't be able to sell it to you people write a coherent review without blabbering and laughing and crying and fangirling all over my tab thus temporarily incapacitating my abilities to shove it on your TBR and force you to read this explain why I'm still obsessing over it.
Forgot to mention: This is fairly unrealistic too, since I'd never believe the dress up could fool people as much as it did. Also, the term4-4.5 stars
Forgot to mention: This is fairly unrealistic too, since I'd never believe the dress up could fool people as much as it did. Also, the term suffragist was brought to use in 1906 not in 1839. And the stereotyping of various countries like India, USA, France got a little....out of hand at a few places.
And I totally digged the fanart, I mean:
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And you need the memes, you need them in your life. Search them now. I'll give you one: [image] She's hardcore into that shit, I can attest.
Okay, this had every potential of being a 5 star for me. I loved the characters, to death. In the start, I felt like dropping it at the 20% mark, but I'm glad I didn't. But let's get over the part(s) that held me back first:
1. This is a historical romance book but the writing didn't feel like it. It felt a mix between historical and contemporary, which worked in my favor since although I'm a 'classics' person, I'm not a historical romance person.
2.Lilly is supposed to be a feminist, but it felt more like she was anti-men, totally prejudiced against that particular breed of humankind and to be honest, if I were alive during that time and had to hear what men said, I would be anti-men too. But I don't like that it's called feminism, because it's technically incorrect. But I loved her!
3. The number of times she mentioned how 'cold' and 'stoic' Mr Ambrose was- it felt like the starting of an ice age. It didn't irritate me much, but sure as heck wasn't required as much too. Plus sometimes I wondered if anyone could be that stoic- je n'en pense pas mes amis.
4. I get why he called her 'Mr Linton' almost all the time, since she was dressed as a man, but they both knew it was just a pretense for the outer world and him calling her Mr in private didn't bother me because I think he wanted to maintain the distance, so as to not fall for her (kiss your delusions goodbye, Ambrose), but in some situations, I would've preferred Miss.
5. At first when Ambrose was introduced, it was like seeing Roarke(In Death series) and my eyes glazed over- literally. But blasphemy! Rikkard Ambrose is a fuckin' miser. I hate misers. You are the richest man in London- own seventy percent of hotels there and you're a miser? Disgrace. Roarke indulged in his wealth, almost too much, and this man hoards it like he's taking it with him after he dies. But....but.....fudge it, I love him.
Hmm, I think this was all, apart from some little things, insignificant really.
Now, I loved the banter- it was witty, childish at some places, but totally hilarious and it's my crack in books. Lilly was an amazing character- fiery, courageous, smart, wise (okay not that much), and above all gave it as good as she got it! She was just a 19 year old girl, a suffragist fighting for her rights with her amazing friends, and somehow ended up tangled with the coldest man I've ever read- Mr Ambrose. He was a tough nut, icy cold, frigid really, reserved, silent, broody but he did really like her, even if his first impressions were.....ahem.....faulty. Really faulty. I'm sure his left little finger will agree with my inference. (Read the book, you'll understand) I liked some of the secondary characters too, but the younger sister and her secret lover have to take the award for the cheesiest, cringiest people alive, who won my heart over. I absolutely cannot go without mentioning Captain Carter, even though he had like two chapters- that man was total BFF material. I think there might be a little romantic interest from his side in the next books, but I hope it doesn't get too much because I'd hate to not cheer for him, since yeah, Mr Ambrose still is my nominee for who-wins-Lilly's-heart award (you're halfway there man, don't disappoint me).
And the sexual tension? Seeped through the pages, but was dampened by that Mister sometimes too *side eyed glare*. And the first kiss (es) were so good, I would have loved them if not for the fact that Lilly was drunk. Oooh well. Still liked them. A lot.
And I knew the book was going to end on a cliffhanger and I know they both will get together again (not in the relationship sense, that hasn't even started folks), but the ending still hurt like hell. I'll let it simmer before picking the next one, I want to space this series as long as I can....more
I wasn't expecting the main characters to be college students. I felt cheated when I learned that but in the long run? ItI absolutely LOVED this one!
I wasn't expecting the main characters to be college students. I felt cheated when I learned that but in the long run? It didn't matter. Oh Maverick and Ainsley. Such a great pair! Ainsley wasn't as crazy as she was made out to be, I mean I have seen far more crazy in my life so maybe I'm immune to it but I loved her. And Maverick was, hands down, one of the best male characters. And his bond with his friends was amazing and their conversations? Hilarious.
I never even knew I wanted it until I read it- sea lions, a deck of cards(which btw I don't know how to play for shit), a nosy firefighter, a manwhore attention hungry best friend, a crazier and funny mother of a crazy daughter and an even greater grandfather of a poker playing grandson, a pretend bad boy who is actually a hot nerd and a seemingly crazy girl full of life, love and sass.
This was so freaking good, I want to kiss the author right now....more
Every time I (re-)read any book by Marian Zapata, I am in awe of how amazingly she weaves the complexity of her characters with the simplicity of her Every time I (re-)read any book by Marian Zapata, I am in awe of how amazingly she weaves the complexity of her characters with the simplicity of her plot. The comfort her characters provide is something I can never get enough of :')...more
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