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Kiss an Angel
First published 1996 · 373 pages
A sweeping, theatrical romance that transforms deep despair into a soaring, triumphant reclamation of agency and love.
What it feels like
This briskly paced contemporary romance sweeps the reader into an eccentric, highly theatrical atmosphere where emotions run high and the stakes feel deeply personal. The reading experience begins in a heavy atmosphere of restriction and despair, but quickly transforms into a spirited, dynamic battle of wills. The prose carries a dramatic, expressive flair that perfectly mirrors the unconventional circus backdrop, making every emotional shift feel like a high-wire act. It is a story defined by its uplifting trajectory, focusing heavily on the thrill of unexpected empowerment and the tension of an unwanted arrangement blossoming into something profound. Readers who crave dramatic love stories where a seemingly trapped protagonist fiercely turns the tables on her circumstances will devour this soaring, triumphant journey.
- Mood
- sweeping
- eccentric
- uplifting
- dramatic
- Tone
- spirited
- dramatic
- theatrical
- romantic
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- unexpected love · finding personal agency · unconventional romance · overcoming despair
- The writing
- Expressive and emotionally charged, utilizing theatrical metaphors to heighten the romantic tension and personal stakes.
- The arc
- The journey begins in a state of deep despair and restriction, gradually building into a spirited reclamation of power and a soaring romantic triumph.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love high-stakes contemporary romances featuring unconventional settings and spirited protagonists who fiercely reclaim their agency.
Content notes
- arranged marriage
- emotional distress
About the book
Plunged to the depths of despair by an arranged marriage to a mystery man who whisks her away to the circus, Daisy Devreaux turns the tables on her would-be tamer and soars with him to new heights.Wedding Day
Description from Open Library.
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