Despite labelled as fantasy, the writing style is a close call to historical romance. The only fantasy aspect in this novel is the fact the female proDespite labelled as fantasy, the writing style is a close call to historical romance. The only fantasy aspect in this novel is the fact the female protagonist is a vampire.
Yuuri Watoh inherited the apothecary skill and the vampire attribute from her grandmother. The nickname "misfortune devouring witch" came from her forte in medicine that would deal great cases. Yuuri has been living solely alone since her mother detested her vampire, creating a strained relationship with her family. That's why she sometimes feel weird being threatened in different manner from her customer, Ernest, who sought her to solve a mysterious case.
I'm smitten that in the beginning Yuuri looks kuudere, that makes the romance kind of a pure kitty and the sly fox haha. If you love the apothecary diaries, you might want to read this too!
P.S: Glad I read others' comment, said that Xingka would represent China, Hinamoto represented Japanese, and lastly Hylant represented English. No wonder it brought the historical vibe....more
I had been excited to read this series, to know someone will shine the menacing Hart MacKenzie. I love Eleanor traits—alluring and bewitching (looks iI had been excited to read this series, to know someone will shine the menacing Hart MacKenzie. I love Eleanor traits—alluring and bewitching (looks innocent but a bit seducing). Loves to ramble about one thing to another. and with the peculiar act of her academic father that would break the ice.
While Eleanor played detective game (figuring who sends naughty photos. Pf, it's outrageous), Hart is obsessed with the politic. But the problem is I can't tolerate more of Hart obnoxious attitude towards her and the misunderstanding he made. I hate how it went "only God and him know his thoughts". It's a good reading but I decided to drop it for a moment.
"He didn't always know how to express his emotions, but that didn't mean he didn't feel them deeply". It's a beautiful story of reprTW: Domestic abuse
"He didn't always know how to express his emotions, but that didn't mean he didn't feel them deeply". It's a beautiful story of representing neurodivergent learning about others. How Jennifer Ashley described Ian's body language, where Ian would say, how Ian responses others, how he learn perspective taking. NAILED IT!
In early stage his rigid attitude can be seen, as he follows the social norms without taking the emotion. You want me to come to your bed, but because I was once a respectable married lady, you must marry me in order to get me there? don't you think that a bit extreme, once you'd had me in your bed, you'd still be married to me."- Beth
When talking about emotion, certain feelings will follow. Jennifer Ashley took us to identify, understand, and face those feelings and vulnerability. One has their own unique way to cope, including Ian. Not to mention how profound the insecurity, I can feel how it lurches (especially the fear you'd become the figure you hate). Meanwhile Beth was overshadowed by her late master, dictating here and there.
It's a long story with a mystery lied beneath. But the jests were captivating. And how can Ian be so impeccably skilled on flirting, the steams were so detailed and swoony. chef kiss!
(view spoiler)[I'm baffled by Ian past background.. Imagine going through the asylum back then with inhumane treatment. And all they said is to treat the abnormality, dang! (hide spoiler)]
I'm going to go against most of the comments here: (view spoiler)[It's obvious for Hart to protect his mistress at his length, the one and sole person who's rooting for you all the time. (hide spoiler)]...more
"Making the best of less than desirable circumstances had become a way of life for her" -Genevieve, a lady who's fascinated by possibility she will hav"Making the best of less than desirable circumstances had become a way of life for her" -Genevieve, a lady who's fascinated by possibility she will have with Bowen Montgomery. • • • • • • •• • • • • • •• • • • • • •• • • • • • •• • • • • • •
3.5 stars — similar plot with the previous instalment, but it gives deeper background of the characters. • The vile wrongdoings and obsessions of Ian McHugh (the villain) • Humiliation and abuse (a little reminder, it's revolting to know what this entire clan had done)
Favorite part: Genevieve keep her rational view intact, even though she had endured the hell. Most of women in her position would think all men are horrifying. some scars won't heal (physically and mentally), but her womanhood might inspire me to bear the pride and bravery to reach respectful life. But it's also touching how she lean on herself to Bowen
Least like: Too many repetition of "deciding this or not" with same concerns and lines.
and Lol I agree Ian's death is far too quick, I wished he could have impending and prolonged death....more
[Disclaimer: The cover doesn't do fair to the story—obscene, revealing clothes. When the story is sort of vanilla and it's more than the cover would t[Disclaimer: The cover doesn't do fair to the story—obscene, revealing clothes. When the story is sort of vanilla and it's more than the cover would tell] • • • • • • •• • • • • • •• • • • • • •• • • • • • •• • • • • • •• • • • • • •• • • • • • • For the sake of amicable agreement, a king decided to have arranged marriage between two most powerful clans (who happens to loathe the very sight of each other). Eveline, the only daughter of Armstrong family, never made a single words after a tragedy fallen on her that caused hearing loss. She's misjudged as a daft and ill-woman. But eversince Graeme made his presence in her home, Eveline thought she could finally her a fleeting noise in the endless silence. In Graeme's end, he has to decide how to make his clan accept how she truly is, with knowledge of no control of his own clan.
Eveline showed quirks that one would think it's annoying. Captivatingly Graeme took a good demeanor by being humble and respect to Eveline, "she's no threat and can't choose whose family she belongs to. She's taken from her safest sanctuary to the malicious place, and given by how others view her." - Graeme
The development of Graeme being perturbed in accepting Eveline (thinking she's someone saddled with) to thus far into his wife for real, bamppp it's stunning!
Prominent point: the disability prep serve real struggle of Eveline — Limitation and talent in realistic as possible— Inspired by the husband of the author. They're amazing people! Some of the dialogue went missing if Eveline avert her eyes. Feeling through only vibrations. Her way of approaching makes her as striking female lead.
Adorable moment as female lead unique; Eveline attempted to sleep with Graeme (at first arrival) to snuggle on rather than cowering alone. Shocked the shit out of him. (view spoiler)[or when she's hesistant to kiss him again because she had lost the element of 'surprise' lol (hide spoiler)]
TL;DR= Eveline's strenous struggle and Graeme's tenderness ...It's swoon worthy!!...more
Logan Mackenzie.. A brown haired, scottish captain with a firm personality but kind and intelligent. — That's him, or not-so-real suitor Maddie named whLogan Mackenzie.. A brown haired, scottish captain with a firm personality but kind and intelligent. — That's him, or not-so-real suitor Maddie named when she's in a tight spot.
I am Madeline Eloise Gracechurch. The greatest ninny to ever draw breath in England. This will come as a shock, I fear. But you fell deeply in love with me when we did not cross paths in Brighton. And now we are engaged. Here, Have a drawing of a snail
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Maddie loved drawing, but she hated drawing people attention. Now she had been deliberately sending letters one after another to convince her family. It's the most convenience attempt to avoid any heir-making project or social meet ups. Nothing is more convincing in having your love tested by distance and war.
And last confession? Admitting that the officer has put himself in honorable death. Until a man showed up in front of her door,
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This is my first historical romance and I'm totally infatuated in miliseconds! Tessa Dare succeed writing light historical romance with some knowledge of scottish traditions (anyone said scottish?! aaaaaa). The storyline is at a leisurely pace, added with cuteness and cracks against Maddie's life. She put black and gray suits to show her condolences (of her -imaginary-scottish officer death and her ridiculous spell-binding romance that feels like losing part of herself), she also found a compromise. They hid the smudges of ink and charcoal that came from her work. Actually it's cunning! A lot of wordplays are welcome here.
Maddie is romantic and shrewd lady, it humored me whenever she used arts to solve 'her problems'. I.e dishelved hair, or even evading the intercourse? pf.
Not to mention we got into MacKenzie side; how he was or feel when receiving the random unknowingly letters. It thawed anyone who's reading it. Any attempts to tease or put him in corner lighten the mood.
The substory about Grant, his subordinate, brought the saddest tale with his anterograde amnesia. However, (view spoiler)[it's still bewildering to invite someone with PTSD and unpredictable mood to get into kitchen with blood and knife. I can't deny to pan it out as a blunder and put a kinda preposterous conflict there (hide spoiler)]
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