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alt_air's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
dkreading's review against another edition
5.0
I fell in love with Sebastian and Wesley in Proper Scoundrels, and I'm so glad to spend more time with them in Once a Rogue. This time around, it's Sebastian who is in peril, as the relic he's bound to constantly drains him of energy. Wesley's still in the process of letting himself have feelings and being soft towards Sebastian, but he rises to the occasion and looks after him. Sebastian also has to adjust as his power becomes unreliable. Together, they journey to New York to see Mateo off to college, and then get wrapped up in a dastardly plot involving their paranormal friends, unwelcome figures from Wesley's past, and, of course, bootlegging and magic.
Once a Rogue has all the things I've come to love about this series: angst, action, mystery, magic, and romance. I loved watching Sebastian and Wesley's relationship deepen. They both have hangups and view themselves in the most negative way, while viewing each other through a kinder, more honest lens. I like that they talked through their feelings and expectations (with quite a lot of grumbling from Wesley). There's even more swoony, steamy content in this novel, as well as soft, cuddly moments. Characters from the Magic in Manhattan series show up, and I especially enjoyed the interactions between Wesley, Sebastian, Rory, and Arthur. All in all, a brilliant followup to Proper Scoundrels!
*I received an eARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*
Once a Rogue has all the things I've come to love about this series: angst, action, mystery, magic, and romance. I loved watching Sebastian and Wesley's relationship deepen. They both have hangups and view themselves in the most negative way, while viewing each other through a kinder, more honest lens. I like that they talked through their feelings and expectations (with quite a lot of grumbling from Wesley). There's even more swoony, steamy content in this novel, as well as soft, cuddly moments. Characters from the Magic in Manhattan series show up, and I especially enjoyed the interactions between Wesley, Sebastian, Rory, and Arthur. All in all, a brilliant followup to Proper Scoundrels!
*I received an eARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*
bettielovesbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
alyssasedai's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
lo_jennifer's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
selinanoelle's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
christinemomo's review against another edition
4.0
Rounded up, this one had some real pacing issues and didn’t manage to provide a sense of dread or urgency until the shit hit the fan in the second half, but I really enjoyed all the characters and interactions.
makaylia's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
nisiedraws's review against another edition
3.0
This is my least favorite in the series so far... It felt like most of the book was the main characters waiting for the plot to happen to them. I feel this book could have benefited from some strong editing to speed up the long periods of waiting around in the beginning.
I also just don't enjoy the dynamic between Wesley and Sebastian as much as Rory and Arthur but that's just a personal preference. I hate that I had to skim through alot of this book to get through it.
I also just don't enjoy the dynamic between Wesley and Sebastian as much as Rory and Arthur but that's just a personal preference. I hate that I had to skim through alot of this book to get through it.