The Duke Goes Down by Sophie Jordan
Release Date: July 27th 2021
Rating: ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
This was solidly written and was, in theory, a fun take on the “enemies to lovers” trope. I can see why Sophie Jordan is a fan favorite in terms of quality writing.
However, this book fell completely flat for me in that the main characters were not at all likable, or interesting. Imogen takes her vendetta too far, meddles unnecessarily in the lives of everyone around her, then does an unsubstantiated 180 regarding the fallen duke. Perry is exactly the jerk that Imogen thinks him to be, and I can't really say he has any meaningful revelations other than deciding to just do whatever he wants (and this isn't really a change beyond him doing it with family money).
This book could have been amazing, but the great plot idea just didn’t do it for me with these characters at the helm.
Purchase at: Barnes & Noble
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