This book did not ... I just didn't love it. I tried really, really hard to get into DEVIL IN TARTAN because I normally like Julia London books quite a bit and this one didn't do it for me. I never connected with Lottie and page after page of spending time with her didn't convince me otherwise.
I like that London was trying to do something potentially different with her than other characters - she's complicated for sure - but it just never came together in a cohesive package for my tastes.
Additionally, Aulay and Lottie's adventures made up the bulk of the book and I felt the romance took a back seat. I suppose in a way that was a blessing since I wasn't rooting for Lottie's success, but perhaps if I had seen their chemistry more it would have helped.
I'm not a super fan of pirate stories, and that may certainly have colored my opinion - so if adventures on the high seas are your favorite thing, you may love this one! Otherwise, there are others of London's I would try - like WILD WICKED SCOT.
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