Any other easter eggs you noticed?Ĭourtney Milan said she no longer thinks 'that the romance Black Moment is necessary as part of narrative structure' and this book was her way of writing a novel without it. What did you think of the scene between Jeremy and Mr Fong where they finally talk? u/paladinsgrace pointed out in the buddy read that 'ghost without courage' is a reference to the Cantonese word 'gweilo' that's used to mean a white or foreign person, and in this instance is an allusion to Jeremy being biracial. Who are your favourite supporting characters? Any thoughts on Wedgeford itself? And can anyone explain the rules of the Wedgeford Trials to me please The town of Wedgeford is pretty unique in histrom settings for being majority Asian in Regency England. Thoughts on the steamy scenes? Was it sweet or too awkward? Did you like the way she used the only one bed trope? Elaborate if you want! The plot sauce thickens! What do you think of the sauce story and where it went? Was that a satisfying conclusion? Did it take up too much page time from the romance? Let's start with a rating or general impression of the book! Did you love it, like it, hate it, something in between? You can talk about them in your comments or not, as you like. Some thoughts and questions about the book to get the discussion started. In his defense, it took him years of attempting to be serious to realize that the endeavor was incompatible with his personality.Īll he has to do is convince Chloe to make room for a mischievous trickster in her life, then disclose that in all the years they’ve known each other, he’s failed to mention his real name, his title… and the minor fact that he owns her entire village.
Jeremy Wentworth, the Duke of Lansing, has returned to the tiny village he once visited with the hope of wooing Chloe. He disappeared that very night.Įxcept now he’s back. Three years ago, she told her childhood sweetheart that he could talk to her once he planned to be serious. Miss Chloe Fong has plans for her life, lists for her days, and absolutely no time for nonsense. Trigger warnings (may contain mild plot spoilers) : References to and depictions of racism WARNING: This discussion will include spoilers for the whole book, so please avoid this post if you don’t want spoilers! The other Book Club is also up to wonderful things and has two more book discussions coming up, so be sure to catch those. We're discussing The Duke Who Didn't by Courtney Milan who is joining us here for an AMA next month on March 18th! Send your friendly neighbourhood mod a hug and a pork bao for all the incredible stuff they bring us. Hello and welcome to the second discussion of the POC Romance book club! I hope everyone in cold places is staying warm and everyone in hot places is staying cool.
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