Well this was fun and creative! I didn’t expect much of a storyline but I was pleasantly surprised. There was even some angst, which is always appreciWell this was fun and creative! I didn’t expect much of a storyline but I was pleasantly surprised. There was even some angst, which is always appreciated. ...more
**spoiler alert** I loved the mood of this story and I really wanted to love this book. First of all, I didn’t feel like I was actually in a historica**spoiler alert** I loved the mood of this story and I really wanted to love this book. First of all, I didn’t feel like I was actually in a historical romance because the dialogue and attitudes were so modern. Secondly, I’m really not a fan of a why-choose romance, but I don’t hold it against the authorI picked this up for the Sleepy Hollow retelling aspect.
The author is super talented and creative, it’s just that several aspects just weren’t for me. Also, I felt that the plot of the second book dragged due to the gratuitous saixy times. I actually started skimming them!!!
Overall, it was a fun read, just not 100% my cuppa....more
**spoiler alert** I read the condensed version of this book and it was still long. I liked it overall, but I had some issues with POV and not loving h**spoiler alert** I read the condensed version of this book and it was still long. I liked it overall, but I had some issues with POV and not loving how the h had the H imprisoned for most of the book.
I liked the intrigue and the setting. I liked the strong h, though she exasperated me. I absolutely loved Alegretto’s devious complexity and self deprecation. Overall, I would recommend this book. Laura Kinsale is a master storyteller for sure.
I absolutely loved this book. It has so many tropes I love including arranged marriage. The world-building was phenomenal. Opposites attract! Loved thI absolutely loved this book. It has so many tropes I love including arranged marriage. The world-building was phenomenal. Opposites attract! Loved the MC’s and secondary characters. They were well-developed. The poor h, Rina, suffers a lot in this book, which my angst-loving heart loves. This is certainly an author to watch. This would’ve been a 5 star read for me had the ending being more satisfying. It sort of fell flat for me. Rina deserved some more grovel and grand gestures for all she put up with from Luka! The epilogue was good, but it also made me a little sad. I may upgrade my rating after a reread....more
I enjoyed this angsty book, though not quite as much as I loved Lions and Lace. Ravenna got on my nerves a bit with her emotional immaturity and impulI enjoyed this angsty book, though not quite as much as I loved Lions and Lace. Ravenna got on my nerves a bit with her emotional immaturity and impulsiveness. Niall was stubborn to a fault, but I enjoyed him. This is a slow-burn 20 year age-gap novel that involves a curse and class disparity.
I enjoyed the setting and the backstory of the characters. I enjoyed Niall’s manipulations and the distance he went to maneuver Ravenna. I was entertained and I always enjoy McKinney’s writing style....more
This was the second book I read after Castaway Dreams. I doubt any other books by this author can top that book for me, but this one was excellent. ThThis was the second book I read after Castaway Dreams. I doubt any other books by this author can top that book for me, but this one was excellent. There was great chemistry between the MC’s. I enjoyed the fast-paced plot and the suspense. I really enjoy this author’s swashbuckling romances....more
This is one heck of a bodice ripper! I absolutely loved this story. The storytelling and setting were excellent. I couldn’t put it down. I felt for thThis is one heck of a bodice ripper! I absolutely loved this story. The storytelling and setting were excellent. I couldn’t put it down. I felt for the poor h for all she endured. The H is cruel. Loved it!...more
**spoiler alert** I’m giving this one 5 stars even though it frustrates me a bit. I’m such a fan of McKinney’s writing style and prose that I stayed u**spoiler alert** I’m giving this one 5 stars even though it frustrates me a bit. I’m such a fan of McKinney’s writing style and prose that I stayed up until 1 am finishing this one.
What I loved: This is like a happy-ending Wuthering Heights. I loved that Ivan was a successful “bastard” gypsy. I loved the push-pull and angst between the MC’s.
What frustrated me: Both of the MC’s were pig-headed and said unnecessarily cruel things to one another. The ending was so abrupt. We didn’t see a resolution to several conflicts, including Ivan’s lies. I needed some grovel, not just him showing up at the alter.
I still loved it, so 5 angsty, broody stars....more
**spoiler alert** Been sitting on this review awhile. I’ll keep it succinct. This book was angsty and there was a lot of passion. Yes, our H was a com**spoiler alert** Been sitting on this review awhile. I’ll keep it succinct. This book was angsty and there was a lot of passion. Yes, our H was a complete jerk to the h, but his reactions were realistic (I think!) for the time period. I loved our h. She was pragmatic and brave. I was upset that she let shame stop her from disclosing her evil stepbrother’s mal-intent, but I get that was the conflict the book needed in order to resolve. I have read spoilers about the next book in this series and have decided to stop and not read Bubba’s story. This book really did it for me. I love these characters SO MUCH.
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