![]() There was definitely a big villain but I’d say that the conflict between Vivian and Lucien implied by the blurb was not there. Charles was interesting in how he slowly grew up and assumed responsibilities but Louisa was always a flat character for me so I just didn’t care about their romance quite so much (though seeing a story start in the aftermath of an impulsive elopement and all that entailed was interesting). ![]() In this case it was definitely the blunt, unusual, and interesting Vivian and the enigmatic but secretly in love Lucien I was clamoring for. I think it was to get more sexy time in early in the novel and eventually the storylines do overlap but as with many Wildes novels, I usually have a favorite couple I want to spend more time with. You see glimmers of a grand love with Vivian and Lucien but I wanted more page time, especially before Lucien is kidnapped, but there’s extensive time spent on Charles and his shy bride whom he eloped with against all families’ wishes. ![]() Charles is the younger brother of Lucien and best friend of Vivian. One for Vivian and Lucien (which I felt was more mature and wanted more page time) and one for Charles and Louisa. ![]() Like most Wildes novels, there are two storylines. That said, be forewarned that this book does not follow the description at all. ![]() I find an ease to her writing and sink into her stories every time. ![]()
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