'You offering yourself is not repaying a debt of gratitude—it's repaying kindness with enmity!' I have quoted this line to absolutely nobody and yet I have said it out loud multiple times. Gu Zhuo's voice is so distinct and immediate. He's witty, slightly exasperated, and completely genuine. He doesn't sound like a prince at all—he sounds like a guy who just got dragged into someone else's drama and is trying to figure out the logistics. The author has given each character a very specific way of speaking. Princess Changping is formal and measured—her sentences are complete, her tone is authoritative but not cruel. She says things like 'This matter is not up for discussion' and 'You are extremely resistant to the matter of marriage.' She's a mother who knows how to apply pressure without raising her voice. Xue Wanyao's dialogue shifts depending on who she's talking to. With Gu Zhuo she's formal and grateful. With her mother she's barely able to speak. With the wedding attendant she's practical and focused. This is good character writing—people talk differently to different people, and the author gets that. The Marchioness of Wuding is a standout villain in dialogue form. 'Our manor's bride cannot be a woman who has been embraced by an outside man.' She says this with such cold dignity, wrapping cruelty in the language of propriety. And Madam Xue—'You really are like mud that cannot be plastered onto a wall'—that line is so vicious and so specific. It's not generic abuse, it's an image. You can see the mother looking at her daughter and seeing something worthless. The narrative voice itself is clean and unobtrusive. It doesn't try to be literary or flowery. It tells you what happens, what people feel, and lets the dialogue carry the emotion. That's a confident writing style.
amazing book love to read
This book did not disappoint at allll. Loved it. I would read it again (if it's not gonna cost me XD). The details and description were vivid and well done. Overall, an awesome read.
I Love all of her books. Keeps me wanting to read more.
love this book
Great story!!
When i see the word orphanage, I feel like crying good book though
I love how Aubrey and Chris are finding their selves in between finding love and I totally adore June, More updates please
lovely work lady tamia, I am a fan so I have read all your books can't wait to finish them
Please update earlier possible ...
update plz
the story is just getting better better and better