Reviews

Two Rogues Make a Right by Cat Sebastian

Only show reviews with written explanations

thegreatmanda's review

emotional hopeful reflective relaxing sad 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

I love that Will and Martin already know each other really well at the beginning of this book; the pining is already in progress, and it’s delicious. This story feels lighter on plot than the others in this series, leaving ample room for this lovely sickness/comfort, only-one-bed yearn-fest that manages to be equal parts angsty and cozy.

Also, love the demisexual rep — I’m right there with you, Martin, you’re not broken.

There is some conflict as Will and Martin learn to navigate a life together, but it’s short-lived and gentle enough that it doesn’t ruin the cozy vibes. These two are clearly disasters apart and lovely together, and as they finally figure out how to make it work, there are some moments of incandescent joy.

I am going to miss spending time with the Sedgwicks.

Favorite Quotes:

“You’re a terrible liar, Will, so don’t even try. I remember you calling me sweetheart, and love, and all manner of soft things.”

He let out a sigh, something between relief and anticipation, because he had wanted this for so long, just a sign that he wasn’t the only one who wanted.

Martin had set their little table with the plain earthenware dishes and tin spoons Will had unearthed in the loft, and when Will walked in he was fidgeting with one of the plates, turning it around so a chip wouldn’t be visible from Will’s seat. It was such a small and homely gesture, so totally pointless—Will didn’t care about chipped crockery, but obviously Martin did, which was what made it sweet. And it was even sweeter because this was one of the days Mrs. Tanner didn’t make their supper: all this effort was for bread and cheese.

He had always thought that doing the right thing would offer some sort of moral reward but it turned out it felt like complete shit. No wonder people resorted to villainy.

“Oh, thank God.” Martin felt wildly grateful. “Obviously, if he wanted to just put his heart out there for all the world to see, that would be his choice. And I suppose it’s worth something that even after everything, his heart is so—“ He swallowed. “There’s no ugliness in there.”

“You’re allowed to be greedy and grasping. You’re allowed to be cross with him. That’s sometimes what love is. It’s not all sweetness and light.”

ashleyreadsanything's review

Go to review page

emotional hopeful lighthearted relaxing 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

4.5

cyoussef11's review against another edition

Go to review page

3.0

william and martin were cute but i got a little bored. honestly the illness and childhood friends to lovers are two of my least favorite tropes so i wasn't expecting to fall in love with this one like the others but i still enjoyed it!