I'm disappointed... This series started so well, but with each book the rating went down one star... :(I was so curious to read Toby's story... but it just didn't live up to the expectations!Toby was really immature. I couldn't get why he didn't want to do anything with his life! He had a wonderful family, didn't have an abusive father, a shrew of a mother, odious sister/brother... So why???? He was like a butterfly: very decorative a nice to look upon, but without substance.And Isabel... She was so obsessed with her mother's illness that it went over the top! She suffered from Mother Theresa's synrome! She wanted to save the world! She reminded me of those girls who apply for Miss Contest who when asked what are they aims reply: "Stop the hunger" or "Stop te war" or "Save the children"!!!! The 3 stars are due to the writing style and the dialogue that, even if empty headed, were fun.I must say that I'm happy this series ended, because I would have been afraid to read another book... While many of the reviews of seen of this book criticize the heroine for being a weak female, I highly disagree. She is strong in her convictions, and stubborn in holding to her beliefs. Just because those beliefs represent a set of values not commonly held in esteem in the current era does not mean she is anti-feminist. Nor does it mean she is weak. On the contrary, her devotion to her duty, to her honor set her apart from many.
What do You think about A Lady Of Persuasion (2009)?
One of the most unlikable heroines I've read in a long time, and yet, still a good read.
—DebiCakes95
Heroine was completely unlikable. Didn't finish.
—ali
