Unveiled is yet another great example of why Courtney Milan is one of the best (if not the best).The story in this audiobook brings a breath of fresh air to the genre. The strong family element was also a huge point in this book’s favor, as were the few moments of comic relief provided by said family. In some ways, Ash’s perfection is almost merely the tool for Margaret’s personal journey, which is why I’m more willing to accept his near flawlessness.Īltogether, this was an excellent book, about two strong, nuanced characters who learn about each other and themselves. Over the course of Unveiled, Margaret comes to believe in her own importance and her own worth, which is just…ahhh. More importantly, Milan focuses Margaret’s growth on proactivity and self-realization. But, of course, over the course of the story the reader sees Margaret learning to set aside the rigid social distinctions she was raised to believe in and also sees her coming to view things from other perspectives. I did come to like Margaret a lot by the end of Unveiled, but initially I had trouble with how closed-minded and snobbish she was. Also Ash is dyslexic and I loved that Milan portrayed that and proved that it wasn’t a disastrous calamity that prevented him from having a functional life. (To be honest, he might be a little too perfect, but anyway.)
This goes a long way both to thwart romance novel tradition, but also to really reveal the sort of character Ash was. She, obviously, is lying to him about who she is and what her goals are, but his reaction to that reveal was anything but expected. More that that, the way Ash interacted with Margaret, the female lead, was also satisfying.
Ash’s love and protectiveness toward his younger brothers was probably the highlight of Unveiled for me, and I loved how real and complicated the author was able to make that relationship. He was genuinely kind and attentive and loyal, though he was also hellbent on revenge-though not for his own sake. I, generally, really enjoy Milan’s male leads, and Ash Turner was no different. But, of course, Milan knows her stuff, and though this isn’t my favorite of hers, it’s nevertheless a great, re-readable book. I’ve yet to dislike any of her books, of course, but by rights I should have disliked this one-it having quite a few romance tropes I’m really not a fan of (like a character lying about their identity to their romantic interest). There is a reason Courtney Milan is my favorite historical romance author, and I think Unveiled really proves that.
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