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All the Ways to Ruin a Rogue by Sophie Jordan

All the Ways to Ruin a Rogue (The Debutante Files, #2)Author: Sophie Jordan
Title: All the Ways to Ruin a Rogue
Genre: Historical romance
Publisher: Avon
Links: Bokus / Book Depository / Goodreads

I can't say I loved this book, but it had me intrigued until the last page. I did like the story - how at childhood crush is, well, crushed when it comes to light that he's not so great, after all. And then a misunderstanding that's actually believable and they are so petty and funny and bickering all the time and you can almost touch the tension.

Okay, what was good? I really liked Aurelia. She tried to be independent, to not settle for any marriage even though she felt like a burden to her brother and his wife. She's a fantastic artist and that big misunderstanding years before peaked her interest in making caricatures of people. But not of anyone, just of people who deserves it (according to her). Max was also totally okay. He really has the whole "I'm-a-man-and-therefore-you-shall-do-as-I-say"-vibe, but Aurelia could handle it, so that's nice.

What wasn't so good? Weeeell... Max was a bit caveman at times - which, I know, this is a historical romance, I might be asking too much. But that man could not listen to anyone if his life so depended on it. He was very much into his rights as a man (but other times kind of sweet). The character development weren't marvelous, either and there weren't much of a story tbh. Like, I liked the story about their relationship but other than that, nothing really happened. Oh, except for the pond-incident. That was a good one. I also would have loved to find out more about Aurelia's sketches och Max's childhood.

Why should it be read? If you're looking for an easy, character-driven read with hot males and witty, capable women - you should read this.

3 of 5 drenched wigs

/ Denise

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