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lct's review
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty and Animal death
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship
Minor: Sexism and Misogyny
pointeshoebookworm's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
0.25
I genuinely was enjoying this book for roughly the first half of it. I was not expecting nearly all of the "falling in love" to take place in multiple events happening in one night, however it wasn't a deal breaker for me . . .
However what did kill all of my enjoyment of this book was the animal abuse (I'm assuming it is as explicit as a YA book will allow), I did skip over chapter eight due to this. After chapter eight I was completely ambivalent towards the book. I did take a minute interest at the end of the book at the last chapter/epilogue. But chapter eight completely ruined it for me. It is highly annoying that I only saw one other review with a mention of this as I feel for some (myself included) may not have been inclined to read this book knowing this ahead of time.
Also the last minute LGBTQ+ rep at the end . . . I'm still unsure how I feel about that. I'm all for queer side characters, but this was literally thrown in at the very end of the book. I feel like I wouldn't feel so iffy about it if both of the side characters were more established. Yes it is her sister and best friend, but both of them were minimally in the book so it did feel more of a throw away shot at representation. However, I could just be biased given my displeasure with the book.
However what did kill all of my enjoyment of this book was the animal abuse (I'm assuming it is as explicit as a YA book will allow), I did skip over chapter eight due to this. After chapter eight I was completely ambivalent towards the book. I did take a minute interest at the end of the book at the last chapter/epilogue. But chapter eight completely ruined it for me. It is highly annoying that I only saw one other review with a mention of this as I feel for some (myself included) may not have been inclined to read this book knowing this ahead of time.
Also the last minute LGBTQ+ rep at the end . . . I'm still unsure how I feel about that. I'm all for queer side characters, but this was literally thrown in at the very end of the book. I feel like I wouldn't feel so iffy about it if both of the side characters were more established. Yes it is her sister and best friend, but both of them were minimally in the book so it did feel more of a throw away shot at representation. However, I could just be biased given my displeasure with the book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death and Animal cruelty
Minor: Emotional abuse
cepbreed's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
I needed something this cute to fix my awful day. My stress has been relieved by the innocent flirtation of these two <3 Honestly I was surprised this took place in one night, I need to stop picking books by their covers and start actually reading the summaries. I do think it was filled with tropes but that can be great in some cases. I love my independant regency women and their initially brash men that follow them around like puppy dogs.
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Song:
- Lover - Taylor Swift
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual harassment, Abandonment, Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Body shaming, Child abuse, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Misogyny, Sexism, and Sexual assault
meghanm404's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Racism, Sexism, and Xenophobia
Minor: Confinement, Misogyny, Sexual content, Violence, Animal cruelty, and Alcohol
meganpbennett's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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
4.5
Did you watch Bridgerton and love it? This book is for you. Sixteen Scandals is a single night in the life of a young woman in England. It's her 16th birthday, and she's ready to make her debut in society, as it's what she always wanted. After being told that she was not only not going to the dance that evening, but that her debut would be at least a year later, she decides that she wants an adventure. So, with her best friend, she decides to go to Vauxhalll at night. And adventure awaits.
In a borrowed dress and a mask that doesn't cover her obvious hair, Prim explores all that Vauxhall has to offer, complete with getting accosted in a dark alley, having her dress almost stolen, and meeting the boy of her dreams. Jacob is 19 years old, and she's sure he's either landed gentry or even nobility, even as he insists he's just like her. They escape a tavern brawl together, and end up going on an extended adventure that includes animal baiting and a theatre (of sorts). And a kiss under the moonlight.
The last few chapters involve the punishment Prim's mother sets out for her when she catches Prim sneaking back in: rustication with her great-aunt. Those chapters are terrifying, but this fun read has a Happy Ever After and ends with a bang.
Thank you NetGalley for the free e-ARC.
In a borrowed dress and a mask that doesn't cover her obvious hair, Prim explores all that Vauxhall has to offer, complete with getting accosted in a dark alley, having her dress almost stolen, and meeting the boy of her dreams. Jacob is 19 years old, and she's sure he's either landed gentry or even nobility, even as he insists he's just like her. They escape a tavern brawl together, and end up going on an extended adventure that includes animal baiting and a theatre (of sorts). And a kiss under the moonlight.
The last few chapters involve the punishment Prim's mother sets out for her when she catches Prim sneaking back in: rustication with her great-aunt. Those chapters are terrifying, but this fun read has a Happy Ever After and ends with a bang.
Thank you NetGalley for the free e-ARC.
Content Warnings
Minor: Animal cruelty and Vomit
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