BOTM - December, 2017 - Ravished

[Geri]

I agree, Barbara. A strong heroine should not equal foolish. I finished the book but never became invested in the characters or story. The book was too light. With some entertaining humor. The problem was with the author. A good author can give the characters depth, complexity and subtlety which is what I think you are really talking about. When that is done well, then the book feels more real and less of a caricature.

[Geri]

Andrea (Catsos Person) is a Compulsive eBook Hoarder wrote: "Emily,

Through the Smoke in KU."

Thanks Emily and Andrea! The book looks good.

[Mariana]

This was my first book by Amanda Quick.

I have actually read the entire book over the past 10 days but did not have access to the internet to post my thoughts. Early on, I had two surprises.

1) Both the heroine and the hero were not good looking. Usually it is one or the other if anything.

2) It read like a gothic melodrama.

[Andrea AKA Catsos Person]

Mariana wrote: "This was my first book by Amanda Quick.

I have actually read the entire book over the past 10 days but did not have access to the internet to post my thoughts. Early on, I had two surprises.

1) B..."

I still haven’t finished listening.

I stopped bec I was tied up with a xmas Bingo game, but I’m going to resume.

[Mariana]

I do not think strong equals foolish. However, you can have strong and foolish imo. There are different types of strength and different characters exhibit different strengths in combination with other varied qualities. I definitely think Harriet was strong-willed. She was also impetuous, but she had limited life experience.

Overall, I liked the book and plan to read the second in the series.

[Andrea AKA Catsos Person]

I’m glad you enjoyed it.

I still haven’t finished.

I’m trying to wrap up some other titles before the end of the year.

[Ursula]

Didn't like it much- and the hero constantly expecting his wife to obey him? And she didn't arc up? It did end up rather like a gothic romance. I just didn't get emotionally invested in the story. (view spoiler)[First sexual experience on the stone floor of a cave? How romantic... (hide spoiler)]

[Joanna Loves Reading, Bluestocking of HR novels]

Mariana wrote: "I do not think strong equals foolish. However, you can have strong and foolish imo. There are different types of strength and different characters exhibit different strengths in combination with ot..."

Which is the second in series? I didn't realize there was one. I just realized that this is one I read more recently than other AQs, so I am not sure that I will end up reading now. I like your explanation on strong and foolish ;-)... I can usually like or at least tolerate a heroine if I can understand how she came to be as she is, if her character traits make sense.

[Mariana]

Joanna wrote: "Mariana wrote: "I do not think strong equals foolish. However, you can have strong and foolish imo. There are different types of strength and different characters exhibit different strengths in com..."

There's not! I just realized it is a standalone, but I would definitely read more by this author.

[Priya]

I just started reading this book ( finally!).

[Mariana]

Priya wrote: "I just started reading this book ( finally!)."

Are you enjoying it?

[Priya]

Mariana wrote: "Priya wrote: "I just started reading this book ( finally!)."

Are you enjoying it?"

I am at 65% and enjoying it so far. Though, I consider Harriet too stubborn, at times.

This is my first Amanda Quick novel and I liked her writing. But, I found two or three phrases which I thought too modern for that period. For instance,
Gideon said "I will remember not to leave a tip with the management". I know they were giving tips in those times, but somehow that phrase struck me as modern.

[Mariana]

Priya wrote: "Mariana wrote: "Priya wrote: "I just started reading this book ( finally!)."

Are you enjoying it?"

I am at 65% and enjoying it so far. Though, I consider Harriet too stubborn, at times.

This is..."

Yeah, that did not stick out to me; but that does seem modern now that you pointed it out.

[Priya]

I finished reading and it is good enough for me to put the author on my to read list.
I am curious about the Adonis twins. As Felicity pointed it out, How far would they take their habit of doing things together?

Can anyone who read Amanda Quick tell me if they are featured in any of her other books?

[Mariana]

Priya wrote: "I finished reading and it is good enough for me to put the author on my to read list.
I am curious about the Adonis twins. As Felicity pointed it out, How far would they take their habit of doing ..."

Good question. I wonder. It seems they and/or Felicity's sister deserve books. I am disappointed this is not the start to a series.

[Priya]

Mariana wrote:Good question. I wonder. It seems they and/or Felicity's sister deserve books. I am disappointed this is not the start to a series. ..."

Yes, a series with their stories would be good.

[Lauren]

Priya wrote: "I finished reading and it is good enough for me to put the author on my to read list.
I am curious about the Adonis twins. As Felicity pointed it out, How far would they take their habit of doing ..."

Most of Amanda Quick’s are stand-alone and characters do not reappear.
She only has a couple of series but again characters do not cross over and the can be read as standalones

[Mariana]

Lauren wrote: "Priya wrote: "I finished reading and it is good enough for me to put the author on my to read list.
I am curious about the Adonis twins. As Felicity pointed it out, How far would they take their h..."

That is very unusual and does not seem good for marketing. Thank you for the info!