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A review by trixie_woodlawn_writes
A Court of Sugar and Spice by Rebecca F. Kenney
adventurous
emotional
funny
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
“Men are going to look at you that way whether you like it or not. You can fret and stew about it, or you can turn it into power.”
A court of Sugar and Spice follows the journey of Clara and Louisa. The two sisters are stuck in the custody of their father's friend until they marry and can receive their inheritence. They pretty quickly learn that their father's friend has more than his share of secrets, and when a drop of Louisa's blood falls onto a nutcracker doll, he comes to life and leads them on the adventure of a lifetime.
What I loved: Clara and Finn stole the show for me. Their relationship was sweet in a steamy way, and I was constantly rooting for them to end up together.
Close runner up would be the world building and descriptions of the monsters. I don't know how she does it, but Kenney just describes monsters in a way that makes it feel like they are breathing over my shoulder.
Why only 4 stars? Louisa. I am just never a big fan of cheaters, and I struggled to believe that Louisa actually changed her ways for the nutcracker prince.
Who would I recommend this book to? Someone looking for the perfect, spicy holiday read. Seriously. Kenney's stuff, to me, runs on the spicier side of romance, and this book falls pretty within the range of the other works of hers that I've read. Perfect for a cold winter's night and a hot cup of cocoa.
A court of Sugar and Spice follows the journey of Clara and Louisa. The two sisters are stuck in the custody of their father's friend until they marry and can receive their inheritence. They pretty quickly learn that their father's friend has more than his share of secrets, and when a drop of Louisa's blood falls onto a nutcracker doll, he comes to life and leads them on the adventure of a lifetime.
What I loved: Clara and Finn stole the show for me. Their relationship was sweet in a steamy way, and I was constantly rooting for them to end up together.
Close runner up would be the world building and descriptions of the monsters. I don't know how she does it, but Kenney just describes monsters in a way that makes it feel like they are breathing over my shoulder.
Why only 4 stars? Louisa.
Who would I recommend this book to? Someone looking for the perfect, spicy holiday read. Seriously. Kenney's stuff, to me, runs on the spicier side of romance, and this book falls pretty within the range of the other works of hers that I've read. Perfect for a cold winter's night and a hot cup of cocoa.