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charris84's review against another edition
3.0
This? This is Lisa Kleypas's highest rated book? This wouldn't crack my top ten of hers.
I found the plot . . . boring. I thought we lingered too long on things that didn't affect the romance. Both Evie and Sebastian (mainly the latter) had a lot of personal growth to go through, and the first half of the book dealt with Evie losing her father and Sebastian discovering he has feelings. I think this has such a high rating because Sebastian, our anti-hero, goes through a redemption arc. He did not do nearly enough groveling for me.
I found the plot . . . boring. I thought we lingered too long on things that didn't affect the romance. Both Evie and Sebastian (mainly the latter) had a lot of personal growth to go through, and the first half of the book dealt with Evie losing her father and Sebastian discovering he has feelings. I think this has such a high rating because Sebastian, our anti-hero, goes through a redemption arc. He did not do nearly enough groveling for me.
bethbock27's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
winemakerssister's review against another edition
4.0
Lots of fun tropes here: opposites attract, redeemed rake/villain, road trip, elopement. I was a little concerned about listening to the book and hearing Evie's stammer through it, but it wasn't an issue. This is a great couple and a fun read!
And it was nice to meet Cam and learn a little about him prior to his own book.
But why does Kleypas have a 'Devil' in almost every series title? There are 4 now, I believe. It's difficult to keep them straight.
And it was nice to meet Cam and learn a little about him prior to his own book.
But why does Kleypas have a 'Devil' in almost every series title? There are 4 now, I believe. It's difficult to keep them straight.
cwhitney88's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
colleend's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
kmkasiner's review against another edition
4.0
I had to dock one star because I initially had a difficult time getting over what Sebastian did in It Happened One Autumn, and I dislike how it was breezed over in this book. I might dock another half-star for the way Sebastian and other characters infantilize Evie. It got a little annoying at times when characters literally referred to her as childlike. She's a 23 year old woman no matter how shy she might be! /end rant
However, I still thoroughly enjoyed this book. It's total candy, maybe a little bad for you but delicious in the moment. Other reviewers go into the details of how great the redeemed rake plot is, so I'll just say how addicting Kleypas' storytelling is. I'm going to order then next one and a few more of Kleypas' books.
However, I still thoroughly enjoyed this book. It's total candy, maybe a little bad for you but delicious in the moment. Other reviewers go into the details of how great the redeemed rake plot is, so I'll just say how addicting Kleypas' storytelling is. I'm going to order then next one and a few more of Kleypas' books.
hiweeboop's review against another edition
4.0
Love man that falls to his knees for his woman. And Evie deserved the WORLD!
jenna_reads_'s review against another edition
4.0
Devil in Winter is what expect from a historical romance. It can be read as a standalone, but I would have gotten more out of it if I had read the second book, It Happened One Autumn. Sebastian is established as a rake and a villain in book 2 so while I understood his background, I was not invested in his character.