Crista's Reviews > The Duke Is Mine

After reading the stunning and hugely memorable When Beauty Tamed the Beast , I couldn't wait to read this book. I've always loved fairy tales, and Eloisa James's series that is loosely based on fairy tales has been incredible...up till this book.

This Duke is Mine missed on many levels. It didn't sit right...almost from the opening chapter, and it never really improved.

Olivia Lytton was my problem. She is described as a plump, loud, and somewhat crass lady. Although I believe her character was meant to be written as witty and unique, she came across to me as anything but. In my opinion, this character ruined this story for me. She was mean, cruel, and lacked integrity.

There is cheating in this book, which is a deal breaker for me personally. She ends up attracted to her sister's intended....another deal breaker for me.

This book just wasn't romantic for me...which completely defeats the purpose of reading this genre.

If you are new to this author...I recommend the first two books in this series A Kiss at Midnight and When Beauty Tamed the Beast. I'd give this one a pass.