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3.51 AVERAGE
3.51 AVERAGE
An unexpected twist to an age-old story and a delightful read. Another great book in which the characters seemed to be more flawed and human than straight from a happily-ever-after story book. I'd love to read more from this author.
This was a quick and easy read, but maybe lacked some depth. For instance, when certain characters declared their love for each other, I had no idea where that was coming from.
I enjoyed Willig's other stand-alone, [b:The Ashford Affair|15701533|The Ashford Affair|Lauren Willig|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1340917750s/15701533.jpg|21361285]. Perhaps the exotic setting helped it along. Although this book took place in the 1920s, a time I usually enjoy reading about, and I still didn't fall in love. It wasn't bad, but it felt like it had been done before. I'm not sure what exactly what it reminded me of, but I think I've read it at least once. Or twice. Or more. Her whole life is a lie, she wants revenge or maybe just to understand, she meets new men, she finds out who she really is and what she's made of. I'm sure you've read that one too. And I probably would have enjoyed it more except for my biggest reading pet peeve (or one of them, at least): "and they lived conveniently ever after. The end"
interesting fluff, although the drama wrapped itself up quite quickly at the end.
The storyline didn't surprise me (I saw the end coming from the beginning, pretty much), but I still enjoyed it greatly.
Story of a woman, who when her mother dies, finds out her father didn't die but is an Earl. She and an acquaintance plan a scheme for her to meet and confront him. She finds out more about the secrets her mother and father kept from her while falling in love with the acquaintance. Fun and easy read.
A couple of years ago I read and reviewed The Ashford Affair, Lauren Willig's first (I think?) foray into historical fiction of the 1920s. It's crazy to think that Ms. Willig read my review, in which I specifically bemoaned her unnecessary use of a present-day narrator. And yet, she must have had similar thoughts about the book, because The Other Daughter jumps right into the Interwar years with no modern-day narrator. And you know what? This book is so very much better as a result.
Sure, arguably Willig is still protective enough of her characters that she cannot ever allow them to make a truly bad decision with lasting ramifications, and nothing bad ever really happens to Rachel thoughout the course of this book. I did like that she wasn't afraid of partying, though for sure she was still more Addie than Bea. However, I didn't devour the Pink Carnation series because I was looking for unreliable narrators making bad decisions. They were well-researched, well-written and good fun, with satisfying love stories to boot. So (and no spoilers, I promise) is The Other Daughter. I would recommend it in a heartbeat.
Sure, arguably Willig is still protective enough of her characters that she cannot ever allow them to make a truly bad decision with lasting ramifications, and nothing bad ever really happens to Rachel thoughout the course of this book. I did like that she wasn't afraid of partying, though for sure she was still more Addie than Bea. However, I didn't devour the Pink Carnation series because I was looking for unreliable narrators making bad decisions. They were well-researched, well-written and good fun, with satisfying love stories to boot. So (and no spoilers, I promise) is The Other Daughter. I would recommend it in a heartbeat.
I received this book as a Goodreads ARC Giveaway.
I have to say, I really enjoyed reading this book. It was nice to see the time period set in London, I feel like many of the 'Bright Young Things' books are in New York. It gave a different perspective.
I do believe the story line where Rachel is supposed to fall for her sister's fiance could have been deeper, as I was reading it I saw no reason for her to like him. His character didn't seem to have the thought that the others did.
Otherwise, I would say it's worth a read, I would even read a sequel, such as one showing how she is getting in New York now and adjusting to her new life since it would be very different from what she would expect.
I have to say, I really enjoyed reading this book. It was nice to see the time period set in London, I feel like many of the 'Bright Young Things' books are in New York. It gave a different perspective.
I do believe the story line where Rachel is supposed to fall for her sister's fiance could have been deeper, as I was reading it I saw no reason for her to like him. His character didn't seem to have the thought that the others did.
Otherwise, I would say it's worth a read, I would even read a sequel, such as one showing how she is getting in New York now and adjusting to her new life since it would be very different from what she would expect.
I have been waiting on this book to come out for a while and I was not disappointed. It was a bit slow to start and I wanted to scream at Rachel to "just get on with it" but the author does a masterful job of drawing you in to the story. I know it's supposed to be about Rachel but I found that I was more and more drawn in by Simon. He stole the story. I didn't buy the longing for her sister's fiancé as the description touts. It was too superficial but I did want more from Olivia. We're made to wait so long for their connection that it felt almost cheap to drop you in it so abruptly at breakfast. I agree with others that there is so much more story there screaming to be told and we only get but a glimpse. I didn't really like Rachel by the end. In her final standoff, my heart was wrenched but not for her, but for the ghastly injustice of it all for everyone else. Despite that, I gave it 5 stars because when I finished reading, all I could do was sigh and hug my kindle satisfied.
I really liked this book! I only gave it 4 stars because the version of the book I read had a couple typos and weird inconsistencies. But Rachel’s character development was well done and I was rooting for her to fall in love with Simon the whole time.