The only other thing that I would have liked to see was Sesily telling off her older sister for treating her like she’s not an adult who is fully capable of making her own decisions and living with the consequences of those decisions. she is on a mission that is bigger than herself, so she’s not about thumbing her nose at society and being isolated simply because she’s Not Like Other Girls. she’s seen her sisters all make more traditional choices but understands that she doesn’t really want the same for herself, and 3. Sesily wasn’t born into the aristocracy so it’s not a reach to think that she doesn’t care what society thinks, 2. MacLean’s characterization of Sesily works where some often don’t because 1. Sesily demands to be seen and respected as an independent, 30-year-old woman who is perfectly capable of making her own choices. It’s not uncommon for historical romance heroines to be Not Like Other Girls, but the how and why of that characterization matters.Storytelling: I have lots of thoughts here, and the way that this book addressed issues with the story told was really great. In terms of getting me to want to read more Hell’s Belles books, this one succeeds. Series Starter: I am excited about Adelaide and Imogen. Overall: There’s a lot in this book that should be more prevalent in historical romance.

Plot: She’s in an extralegal girl gang, he’s got dark secrets, being together isn’t going to work, but everything swirling around them connects them. Heat Factor: He really likes to go down on her.Ĭharacter Chemistry: It started before the book, so there’s not a ton of buildup.

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