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tomberly's review against another edition
5.0
I'm a sucker for a period romance story, and Heather Graham did not disappoint. I found myself so involved with Princess of Fire I was yelling out loud (with excitement) at multiple points in the story. I love Alaric and Fallon together (OTP) and Alaric is for sure a Count I would and did fall forππ!!! I highly recommend this book...and can I please get a miniseries on Princess of Fire please...it's that good.
And just the repeat I'm in LOVE WITH ALARIC....okay I'm done.
And just the repeat I'm in LOVE WITH ALARIC....okay I'm done.
library_of_alexandra_'s review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
fast-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
3.5
jackie_recommends's review
3.0
I.....am torn. This was clearly well-researched and planned and written.
However, it is an older romance. And as such a lot of the tropes that were common when this was published now...aren't.
Spoiler- there's a semi- almost rape scene between hero and heroine in the first thirty pages...major no no right there. Then some of the things he says to her just...I can't. Also, as a medievalist yes, I know that "that was how things were" etc. But listen, I'm reading a romance. Not historical literature.
So while the writing and research deserve a higher rating, I'm only giving this one a 3/5.
However, it is an older romance. And as such a lot of the tropes that were common when this was published now...aren't.
Spoiler- there's a semi- almost rape scene between hero and heroine in the first thirty pages...major no no right there. Then some of the things he says to her just...I can't. Also, as a medievalist yes, I know that "that was how things were" etc. But listen, I'm reading a romance. Not historical literature.
So while the writing and research deserve a higher rating, I'm only giving this one a 3/5.
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