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rshirtliff's review
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
thesnobbyscrutinest's review
5.0
Truly enjoyed this duology! I was almost turned off by some of the reviews saying it was YA- but the political intrigue, plot, and characters were just fantastic. Book 1 is a bit repetitive and drags- but it’s the perfect set up for Book 2. I highly recommend Reading the version with the additional content at the end from another character’s perspective.
jeslyncat's review
5.0
"Court Duel" is a twist on a classic-style--falling in love with someone you hate because of an awful misunderstanding, however, Smith adds a touch of suspense, reality, and the degrees of the world she has created.
ameenah_94's review
3.0
3.5 ⭐️
MC was still a little dense in this book. But, it was much more interesting, and her and the the ML had decent chemistry. Overall, pretty well written, decent story line, and the MC had character growth that made her a lot more tolerable.
MC was still a little dense in this book. But, it was much more interesting, and her and the the ML had decent chemistry. Overall, pretty well written, decent story line, and the MC had character growth that made her a lot more tolerable.
megs_k's review
5.0
If more people recognized the difference between friendship and mere attraction, and how love must partake of both to prosper, I'd expect there'd be more happy people. ~ Sherwood Smith
seeinghowitgoes's review
4.0
What a refreshing way to end the series, finally a heroine who not only accepts her own faults but actually learns from them! It's a lovely love story after all, no big surprises just a satisfactory burn all throughout.
eldergoblin's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
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
5.0
geldauran's review
5.0
THIS IS THE SLOW BURN TO END ALL SLOW BURNS. A MASTERCLASS IN SLOW BURNS. SO SLOW THAT I NEEDED TO READ IT ALL AT ONCE.
brokenrecord's review
5.0
4.5 stars. This was so great!!! Much better than Crown Duel. I always am into courtly politics, so I was definitely interested in the main plot. But the most important thing was definitely Vidanric/Mel. Basically, I just loved everything between them a whole lot, and my only complaint was that it wasn't longer. I would read an entire book about them being in love and ruling everything together.