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carleneslibrary's review against another edition
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Initially the story's real topics drew me in. Florence and her brother born with disabilities need to escape their abusive father, and a former stable hand helps. But the writing bored me quickly. Most of the story was the author repeating to me how Florence felt at every waking moment. It was a very much "telling instead of showing." issue
There were heavy religious themes in the book but they never felt too preachy. But then, maybe that's because I was told over and over what Florence's thoughts were and didnt care to internalize her thoughts on God or anything else. This author has the potential to be a good writer if she could learn that one skill.
There were heavy religious themes in the book but they never felt too preachy. But then, maybe that's because I was told over and over what Florence's thoughts were and didnt care to internalize her thoughts on God or anything else. This author has the potential to be a good writer if she could learn that one skill.
lawnchairbookworm's review
3.0
This is not your typical regency romance. I liked the unique storyline for this time period.
Florence and her brother escape an abusive father, leave behind their aristocratic life, and find freedom on a farm with the family of one of their stable hands.
I loved Florence’s strength and courage.
I also enjoyed the sweet sibling relationship between her as Anson. The romance was a little slow moving but I thought Evan was paired well with Florence.
I struggled with the abundance of details of the day to day activities. It made me put it down a few times before moving on.
Overall I did enjoy it and it was a sweet and clean regency romance.
Florence and her brother escape an abusive father, leave behind their aristocratic life, and find freedom on a farm with the family of one of their stable hands.
I loved Florence’s strength and courage.
I also enjoyed the sweet sibling relationship between her as Anson. The romance was a little slow moving but I thought Evan was paired well with Florence.
I struggled with the abundance of details of the day to day activities. It made me put it down a few times before moving on.
Overall I did enjoy it and it was a sweet and clean regency romance.
staceyluvsbooks's review
4.0
While this book deals with some challenging and emotional topics, it was so good. A great story of how someone who comes for poor circumstances can find a hope and happiness.
TRIGGER WARNINGS:
This story describes domestic abuse situations and poor treatment of people with disabilities.
TRIGGER WARNINGS:
This story describes domestic abuse situations and poor treatment of people with disabilities.
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