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✦ { Kailyn } The Duke's Reluctant Bride

Client: ShigureShinyGaze

Reviewer: Kailucy

Cover: 8/10

The cover has a lovely color scheme but the image is a bit blurry. Or at least it is on my laptop it might be different on a different device.

Title: 8/10

The title isn't bad. It's not something I would typically read though.

Blurb: 9/10

The blurb is well written. It introduces the main characters and the main plot perfectly. You give the right amount of information. I will admit so far it doesn't seem like my type of book but the blurb does have me curious.

Character: 9/10

From the first chapter I really liked Adeline. She seems very level-headed. Although it's clear she is not happy with the arrangement she is hearing them out. I enjoyed the descriptions used for the scene. Her setting the cup down with trembling hands, then trying to compose herself. It's such a well written scene. As the chapter continued. She grew more complex.

For Lucien my first thoughts were, "He's going to be annoying and I'm going to hate him." I almost always hate the guy in these books with every fiber of my being, creating insults for them in my head as I'm reading. However, I actually like him. It could change as I read on. (hoping to continue when I have time.) Right now though, I think he's great. I do think his one move with the papers was a bit douchey but otherwise I like him.

Plot: 19/20

The plot is actually good. I know that probably sounds sarcastic but I actually enjoyed the plot. The plot with the creatures was interesting. Honestly I was half expecting it to be Lucien but I'm really glad it wasn't. Speaking of Lucien, his backstory is awfully sad. I liked how you tied Rose's backstory in as well. The pacing is perfectly done in my opinion. At first I wasn't sure cause chapter two was very fast paced, but I think the other chapters help even it out.

Writing style: 20/20

Firstly, you're talented. The descriptions are placed perfectly and written so well. I was entranced with the writing. Secondly, you actually made me like the male lead. I don't hate every guy character but I can't stand when they act like douchebags because they want to be "edgy" and somehow the girl falls for him. *shakes head* When Adeline says "I suppose I misjudged you." she was speaking facts.

There was a line in particular that I had to read over because it was so good, "The past would not claim another life today." the placing of it was just beautiful.

Grammar/spelling/vocabulary: 9/10

I did notice a few minimal mistakes. The vocabulary was amazing though.

Enjoyment: 10/10

I can honestly say I enjoy my time reading this. I will do my best to continue when I have time.

Overall: 92/100

Overall, you are a very talented writer. The descriptions alone were amazing but the weaving of the plot and the characters were great too. Keep writing!!