For me, the book started out well, the writing was really lovely and the beginning when bandits attacked the carriage was exciting... I loved how she took them on with just a knife. I did have my suspicions as to how the gowns were destroyed *looks to Sophia's mom*

I started getting red flags after Peter's birthday ball, and I know the blurb on the back does indicate a love triangle. If it's well done, it doesn't bother me but this one...
really got on my nerves...

I didn't see what Sophia 'saw' in Alexander... it seemed to happen to quickly. When they were sneaking kisses and proclaiming their love I was, well, bored. As for Alexander, he grew on me a tiny bit but I was mostly indifferent to him.

I wanted to 'feel' their connection but... I felt like I was at a distance with them (if that makes sense).

Sergei was the only one I did like... Peter was, a little shit sometimes.

It did get more exciting later on but it couldn't save the experience. It was a nice concept but it didn't work for me. It's not a horrible book and I did enjoy the setting and some bits of it but:

If you decide to read this, I wish you Happy reading *hugs*

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