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trashbinfluencer's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Classism, Grief, Fire/Fire injury, Suicide, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Bullying
Minor: Sexual content and War
j_squaredd's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Death of parent and Suicide
katrinaward's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide and Death of parent
cardaisy's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
4.75
This was fantastic, but also lowkey justice for Delia. Also, Tessa Dare please stop dangling regency lesbians in front of me without AT LEAST writing a novella for one of them
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Suicide
katewheels13's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Death of parent and Suicide
lesseraliterary's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
piers was frustrating in an unfun way but charlotte mostly made up for it. i liked the mystery aspect and this one was better than the last spindle cove.
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicide
livruther's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.75
literally the first 80% of this book was sooo good, but then it went downhill. i was so mad at piers and also really disappointed in the mystery aspect
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Suicide
martamae77's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Animal death, Death of parent, and Grief
Minor: Suicide, War, and Fire/Fire injury
asha_m's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicide
anoveldestination's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
For me, Tessa Dare's books are the ideal form of escapism. Her writing is always funny. I love the romance tropes she chooses to include, and her banter and tension are some of the best in the romance genre. I also love her strong heroines and the adventurous plots she often includes. Do You Want to Start a Scandal is no exception.
Charlotte Highwood is currently in the running for one of my favorite heroines. I like her confidence in the novel and how she handles her insecurities. Her motivation and backstory were all very compelling and believable.
However, I had some issues with Piers character, which is why this book isn't 5 stars for me. I think there was too much going on with his backstory and motivations to make it believable that he falls in love in one week. His career, his relationship with his mother, and his previous engagement all complicate his emotions and present obstacles to him falling in love. For the week timeline of his romance with Charlotte, it felt too unrealistic to unpack all of that and for him to be able to fall in love.
Charlotte Highwood is currently in the running for one of my favorite heroines. I like her confidence in the novel and how she handles her insecurities. Her motivation and backstory were all very compelling and believable.
However, I had some issues with Piers character, which is why this book isn't 5 stars for me. I think there was too much going on with his backstory and motivations to make it believable that he falls in love in one week. His career, his relationship with his mother, and his previous engagement all complicate his emotions and present obstacles to him falling in love. For the week timeline of his romance with Charlotte, it felt too unrealistic to unpack all of that and for him to be able to fall in love.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent and Grief
Minor: Animal death, Mental illness, and Suicide
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