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A review by lilyofthevalley_reads
The Duke Heist by Erica Ridley
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I’m somewhere between a 3.5-4 stars✨🌟✨
I really enjoyed the found family aspect of this novel; the Wynchester dynamic was so cozy and lovely, I could feel myself smiling every time there was a new scene with them.
The aspects that I didn’t particularly enjoy was Lawrence’s overall attitude (especially when Chloe tells him about a vase of his and him needing to marry for money); one minute he was uppity about society and the next minute he was obsessed with Chloe and her family. I also didn’t like that the reveal about the Wynchester’s family wealth was left to the last few pages.
Also, it was a bit too long and slow burn for my liking and having not one but two conflicts with Lawrence and Chloe made me think she should’ve went out with the Earl of Sotherby instead (although have a feeling that he’s going to make an appearance in another Wynchester storyline in the future).
I really enjoyed the found family aspect of this novel; the Wynchester dynamic was so cozy and lovely, I could feel myself smiling every time there was a new scene with them.
The aspects that I didn’t particularly enjoy was Lawrence’s overall attitude (especially when Chloe tells him about a vase of his and him needing to marry for money); one minute he was uppity about society and the next minute he was obsessed with Chloe and her family. I also didn’t like that the reveal about the Wynchester’s family wealth was left to the last few pages.
Also, it was a bit too long and slow burn for my liking and having not one but two conflicts with Lawrence and Chloe made me think she should’ve went out with the Earl of Sotherby instead (although have a feeling that he’s going to make an appearance in another Wynchester storyline in the future).