Rook, Sharon Cameron – 5/5 stars
That's all I have to say about Rook. Except not, I have more to say:This was just so fun; a little bit o' espionage, a little bit o' le français, a little bit o' actual romance with a lot o' TENSION, and a little bit o' white collar crime. Everything you need to make a novel great. But in all reality, this was an awesome, really fun and exciting read that kept me constantly on my toes. I really wish I'd read the Scarlet Pimpernel, but that is next on my to read list (well, not necessarily next but it's on the list for sure) as I know that this book is based (heavily?) on as well as references the story.
I'm totally obsessed with René (of course I'm also coincidentally totally obsessed with French people in general and I thoroughly enjoyed saying his name under my breath with a French accent every time I read it. The last half of the book is definitely the best half, imo, because that's when the stakes get higher and true identities are revealed and Sophie can't keep pushing René away so of course those two are a plus. And there were several *slightly* (for some) predictable, but no less wonderful twists/reveals that came to light and it was great.
There were a few things that I did notice and subsequently manage to be suitably annoyed by though.. Like I'm assuming referring to French as Parisian, as a language, was intentional the same Commonwealth was used instead of English, but that just–for whatever reason–grated on my nerves. Second, LeBlanc totally said enchantée to Sophie at her Banns when it should've been enchanté since he's–y'know–a guy, but that's the only thing that I noticed and either I'm just not very observant despite the pride I'll admit to having for my proficiency, at least through three years of classes, in French grammar OR probably that was the only mistake any editors didn't catch. Which is fine.
Because overall, I totally loved this book and totally wish there was a sequel because I HEART RENÉ AND SOPHIE AND BENOIT AND honestly don't miss [minor spoiler: Hammond] that much. *whoops*
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