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wilybooklover's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.0
I liked this, but it was not one of my favourite Cat Sebastian books (not a negative, just a really high bar).
I just love to see a starchy hero undone by a sunshine love interest. Phillip losing all of his stern demeanour in the face of Ben’s bright personality was just a delight to read. Phillip and Ben were so cute together and I loved the sense of community. This is one of those rare romances that actually works really well with the inclusion of kids. There’s also a dog and ducklings and lambs... absolutely adorable.
I did feel like the pacing was a bit off, and Ben being technically engaged to Alice for most of the book made me a bit uncomfortable (even if it wasn’t a ‘real’ engagement). It didn’t really cause any conflict so I’m not sure why it was included. There were also more Americanisms than I’m used to from this author, which grated a bit.
Still, this was charming and tender and delightfully low on angst, as expected from Cat Sebastian. If the idea of a gay Regency Sound of Music (minus the Nazis) appeals to you, then this will definitely be your cup of tea.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Ableism
Moderate: Death, Chronic illness, Abandonment, Grief, and Homophobia
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Pedophilia, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, and Infidelity
20sidedbi's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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? No
5.0
This book is Sound of Music except it's gorgeously gay, has plenty of sex, and doesn't have any Nazis. So it's everything you never knew you needed.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Ableism, Homophobia, and Grief
Minor: Religious bigotry, Infidelity, Death of parent, and Adult/minor relationship
f18's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Cursing, Death, Chronic illness, Infidelity, Physical abuse, and Homophobia
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