A review by traeumenvonbuechern
Aphrodite and the Duke by J.J. McAvoy

emotional lighthearted tense
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

[An ARC of this book was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.] 
 
CN: death of a parent (past), child neglect, child abuse, attempted suicide, death, murder, violence, domestic abuse, fatphobia 
 
This is such a refreshing Regency romance! Not just because the main characters are Black, but also because of the writing style and the way the story is told. 
 
Second chance romance is one of my all-time favorite tropes, and it was done so well in this book! 
 
The ending was a bit too chaotic for my taste, but aside from that, I really enjoyed the story. 
 
“Aphrodite and the Duke” reminded me a lot of Bridgerton (especially the first season), so if you’re a Bridgerton fan, you should definitely read this book!
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