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Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “I have heard rave after rave of this book, so I bought it, and finally I read it, and it certainly did deserve every single rave it received. This is a wonderful, well-written, captivating book with fabulous characters and a great story--totally enjoyable and captivating and all the rest. It...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“Took a minute to get into. Fresh story idea, not something that you read over and over again. Fresh charecters, but for some reason I couldn't connect with the writing. Plus I guessed her identity the second she was in London and the head guy appeared.”
Lynette C wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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Penny D wrote this review Wednesday, October 14 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This book should win an award! It was one of the best romance books I have read in years, and I look forward to what Joanna Bourne writes in the future. The attention to detail, the surprising plot twists, and the depth of the characters all contributed to a solid read. Add to that the research on the thought process of spies that didn't sound like a lesson. Plus the thought-provoking dialogues that made you see the world differently, and the way the two characters fell in love with each other through respect, then admiration, for the other's abilities and character. On top of that were the love scenes that didn't use the same euphemisms and descriptions that everyone else has. The Spymaster's Lady is a rare treat to savour.”
astasin wrote this review Wednesday, September 30 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Really sexy and fun. Interesting plot. Cool heroine. Awesome hero.”
Steph B wrote this review Saturday, September 19 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Set during the Napoleonic wars. English spies and French spies. The plot was different from anything that I've read. Wonderful twists in where you think it might go.”
allison f wrote this review Friday, July 31 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I could have used a different cover, not that it's not good looking, but it's hard to walk around with a book like this. Surprisingly good. I liked the characters a lot, a strong female lead with a touch of damsil in distress. I was very caught up in the twists and turns of the plot, I'm anxious to read the next one.”
Bonnie J wrote this review Thursday, June 4 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Fun, fluffy read. Won't reread.”
Lindsay D wrote this review Tuesday, June 2 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This is technically classified as romance, but it's more of a historical fiction adventure story for chicks. This was recommended by Diana Gabaldon, author of the Outlander series. If you enjoyed Outlander you'll enjoy this one.”
Belles wrote this review Monday, May 4 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Bourne writes with a sense of craft that many a writer would do well to learn. Every detail seems there for a reason, and the nuance in language is marvellous.
Selene wrote this review Tuesday, October 14 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Before reading this novel I had heard that the discrepancy in power balance between the hero and the heroine had bothered people, with both of them being spies and so forth, but that didn't bother me at all. Of course, the kick-ass type heroine is not for me, nor did I see Bourne's heroine as someone that should fall into this category. Her strength is her intelligence, observation skills and agility, not fighting.
Bourne hides something from the reader in the early part of the novel, and I thought that was very well done. However, later on this Weakness of the heroine is completely removed, which I thought was a bit of a cop out. Another thing that seemed a bit off to me was when the heroine trusts a stranger towards the end of the novel. Despite being an untrusting spy? Hmmm....
Still, a very enjoyable read. Recommended.”
