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abbythompson's review against another edition
4.0
I wish I could give it 4.5 stars. Sidonie was such an interesting character with very interesting reasons behind her actions. Devellyn was a little more two-dimensional than Carlyle's other heroes, but he was at least different. A little more dissolute and rougher than usual. It was a nice change, if not fully fleshed out.
I also love anything that features Kemble. If Carlyle could write a m/m romance for Kemble, WHOOWHEEE!! That would be so amazingly awesome!!
I also love anything that features Kemble. If Carlyle could write a m/m romance for Kemble, WHOOWHEEE!! That would be so amazingly awesome!!
simran_reads's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
rjordan19's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars
Started out wonderful and so intriguing! However the middle dragged on and I began to lose interest. The fact that the heroines secret identity was causing conflict with the hero and the heroine including feelings of jealousy was just weird. And I didn’t love the way the ending pulled it together. Rather fizzled out.
Started out wonderful and so intriguing! However the middle dragged on and I began to lose interest. The fact that the heroines secret identity was causing conflict with the hero and the heroine including feelings of jealousy was just weird. And I didn’t love the way the ending pulled it together. Rather fizzled out.
melissad75's review against another edition
4.0
Loved it! One of the best books I've read in a while. Strong character development and a lot of emotion. Liz Carlyle is a really good writer.
Can't quite give it 5 stars, since it lost a little steam at the end and the story's conclusion, while touching, wasn't as dramatic as it could've been after all the build-up. Still, I enjoyed it thoroughly and can't wait to start the next book in this series. 4.5 stars
Can't quite give it 5 stars, since it lost a little steam at the end and the story's conclusion, while touching, wasn't as dramatic as it could've been after all the build-up. Still, I enjoyed it thoroughly and can't wait to start the next book in this series. 4.5 stars
prgchrqltma's review against another edition
4.0
Characters: widow with dual identity, dissolute marquess
World Building: burglary, cons
Plot: dual identity, mostly internal
Sex: medium, reveals character
Read another: Yes
World Building: burglary, cons
Plot: dual identity, mostly internal
Sex: medium, reveals character
Read another: Yes
georgiewhoissarahdrew's review
3.0
The first half of this is great. The prologue was intriguing, quirky and set up the premise (Sidonie as Robin Hood) well. I loved Devellyn's character, too - it's such a relief to read about a hero who is not charming, debonair, and a natural with women. That doesn't make him unattractive, as he is self-aware and self-deprecating too. There's a real chemistry when they first meet, and again when they start getting to know one another.
The plot loses its way a little in the second half, and the ending is frankly a little improbable, but I enjoyed the story nonetheless.
The plot loses its way a little in the second half, and the ending is frankly a little improbable, but I enjoyed the story nonetheless.
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