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ceng1018's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Not my favorite book. It was slow and plodding. Both main characters had a lot of emotional damage to overcome. Ended ok
eiie's review against another edition
4.0
Normally I don't care if my Regency romances are historically plausible, but this one seemed more realistic than most! It's less fluffy than the bodice-ripper cover would imply. I really enjoyed it.
literarybutterfly's review against another edition
3.0
This was pretty disappointing compared to the first two books in this series. This book takes quite a dark shift in tone whereas the first two were a lot more light-hearted and playful. This deals with much heavier topics influenced by actual tragic events of the time period. In this book, London attempts to tackle things like grief, depression, suicide, and trauma; however, I don’t think these discussions really lend themselves to a romance that takes place over a few days to at most a few weeks. I don’t think it was intentional, but the way in which events take place almost sends the message that you can fix your mental health by simply falling in love with someone new. I just think this kind of a story would have lent it self better to a different format.
nellesnightstand1's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed the story but it wasn't a favourite. There were several things I had to push past in this one. Rabbie was so good natured in the earlier books. He did a drastic character change, but considering his past it was somewhat understandable. I felt she went through more than he did and came out with a better personality.
I enjoyed the story and it could be read stand alone.
I enjoyed the story and it could be read stand alone.
nellesnightstand's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed the story but it wasn't a favourite. There were several things I had to push past in this one. Rabbie was so good natured in the earlier books. He did a drastic character change, but considering his past it was somewhat understandable. I felt she went through more than he did and came out with a better personality.
I enjoyed the story and it could be read stand alone.
I enjoyed the story and it could be read stand alone.
bettybumpkins's review against another edition
3.0
Had some fun moments, but the tragic backstories overshadowed the romance.
joanav's review against another edition
4.0
3.75*
I've received an eARC in exchange for an honest review
Review in Portuguese:http://pepitamagica.blogspot.co.uk/2017/04/livro-hard-hearted-highlander-de-julia.html
Hard-Hearted Highlander brings us the story of another one of Arran and Margot McKenzie’s sons, Rabbie McKenzie.
To protect his family and re-gain lost lands, Rabbie agrees to marry an English girl, even though he doesn’t like English people (*cof* but loves his mother, who IS English *cof*).
Rabbie is a character that has suffered a lot. With a past filled with loss, he spends a great part of the book sad and sorrowful, something his own nephews (children) notice. Rabbie lost his bride during the war between the Scots and the English (and this could have been a more explored, explaining a bit more what really happened to her), and he’s been… broken, let’s say, since then. And his parents think that this marriage might be, besides economically favourable, a way to help him heal and appreciate life again.
But Rabbie doesn’t want the 17 year old English girl who is practically afraid of her own shadow. Now, Bernadette, her companion and lady’s maid, is much more interesting. Like Rabbie, Bernadette has also a painful background story that makes become afraid of what might happen when she and Rabbie start falling in love.
I liked the way Rabbie and Bernadette heel each other, creating new happy bonds. Some things could have been improved, like the orphans being practically thrown at Bernadette by Rabbie, but besides some small details, it was a pleasant book, although a bit gloomier than the previous ones, but it kept the same quality.
I've received an eARC in exchange for an honest review
Review in Portuguese:http://pepitamagica.blogspot.co.uk/2017/04/livro-hard-hearted-highlander-de-julia.html
Hard-Hearted Highlander brings us the story of another one of Arran and Margot McKenzie’s sons, Rabbie McKenzie.
To protect his family and re-gain lost lands, Rabbie agrees to marry an English girl, even though he doesn’t like English people (*cof* but loves his mother, who IS English *cof*).
Rabbie is a character that has suffered a lot. With a past filled with loss, he spends a great part of the book sad and sorrowful, something his own nephews (children) notice. Rabbie lost his bride during the war between the Scots and the English (and this could have been a more explored, explaining a bit more what really happened to her), and he’s been… broken, let’s say, since then. And his parents think that this marriage might be, besides economically favourable, a way to help him heal and appreciate life again.
But Rabbie doesn’t want the 17 year old English girl who is practically afraid of her own shadow. Now, Bernadette, her companion and lady’s maid, is much more interesting. Like Rabbie, Bernadette has also a painful background story that makes become afraid of what might happen when she and Rabbie start falling in love.
I liked the way Rabbie and Bernadette heel each other, creating new happy bonds. Some things could have been improved, like the orphans being practically thrown at Bernadette by Rabbie, but besides some small details, it was a pleasant book, although a bit gloomier than the previous ones, but it kept the same quality.
izmc's review against another edition
dark
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
What can I say? The plot was boring, the characters were boring, everything was really boring. It could’ve been interesting, but it wasn’t. I’ve never listened to an audiobook book on such a high speed. I just wanted to get through it.