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novelesque_life's review against another edition
4.0
RATING: 4 STARS
2018; Bethany HousePublishers
The third, and final, book lived up to my expectations! The Bride of Ivy Green ties up all of the loose ends of book one and two. While the books are realistic, they are not gritty, so you know like many other historical romances there will be a HEA ending. I was satisfied with the ending and am very happy I gave this author and series a chance. The characters in this book are endearing and it was hard to leave Ivy Hill. I would definitely read more by Klassen, and maybe even some day do a reread of this series.
***I received an eARC from NETGALLEY***
My Novelesque Blog
2018; Bethany HousePublishers
The third, and final, book lived up to my expectations! The Bride of Ivy Green ties up all of the loose ends of book one and two. While the books are realistic, they are not gritty, so you know like many other historical romances there will be a HEA ending. I was satisfied with the ending and am very happy I gave this author and series a chance. The characters in this book are endearing and it was hard to leave Ivy Hill. I would definitely read more by Klassen, and maybe even some day do a reread of this series.
***I received an eARC from NETGALLEY***
My Novelesque Blog
emmasbookdiary's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this! My favorite storyline/POV was definitely Mercy’s! I loved her character and her story so much.💗 I LOVED Joseph Kingsley! I also ended up loving James Drake’s character a lot which I wasn’t expecting.
I was also interested in the rest of Jane’s story although I wasn’t quite as invested in hers as I was Mercy’s.
I admit that I did skim read in areas (mostly because I was so invested in Mercy’s story and just wanted to stay in her POV) but overall, this was a great conclusion to the series!
I was also interested in the rest of Jane’s story although I wasn’t quite as invested in hers as I was Mercy’s.
I admit that I did skim read in areas (mostly because I was so invested in Mercy’s story and just wanted to stay in her POV) but overall, this was a great conclusion to the series!
leslie_books_and_socks_rock's review against another edition
4.0
I have loved this series. This book started off slow to me and was boring, I didnt understand nor wanted a new character in town that followed her point of view. Why was she important? No clue at the beginning. Klassen perfectly weaves a story that is fitting to the characters. I talked with my mom about this book coming out and the title and I hinted that there would be more than 1 bride. While part if me wishes Mercy choose differently, I know this is what she wanted most. And at the end, I'm left wanting more. Also, at the end of the book, I still dont see why it was so important to have Victorine and follow her POV. Oh well, the menagerie was interesting to add in. One I haven't read in many Regency books.
rainyday_reader's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
kltageson's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
nipomuki's review against another edition
4.0
I know some people are put off by inspirational stories, and I do understand. There is a lot of praying, church going and god thanking in this trilogy, with some preaching thrown in for good measure. While too much of this usually makes me cringe, I found it tolerable in this context. The way the people in Ivy Hill live their religion makes them better people and a better community. The god they believe in is a loving, forgiving and tolerant one.
I have only listened to the second and the third book in this trilogy, and feel no need to go back to the first. It is the story of three women finding love in the village of Ivy Hill. I enjoyed the portrayal of female friendships, the way the women of Ivy Hill come together and find solutions, how they support and help each other.
The author touches on a myriad of subjects and conflicts, there are family secrets, misunderstandings, difficult decisions, there is tragedy, humor and lots of love.
The setting is historical and felt accurate to me. It was lovely to see people with very diverse backgrounds playing important roles in the story. While some are part of the landed gentry, there are no Dukes to be found, and the only Earl is a fake one. We meet several female business owners, and root for them to succeed. And even those who marry keep their profession or become equal partners in their husbands business.
At the end of book two, Mercy loses her school. This was the main reason for me to continue reading, as I needed to see her finally get her happy ending. And it was worth it!
The narration was excellent. It is an enormous task to portray such a huge cast of characters in a convincing way.
I have only listened to the second and the third book in this trilogy, and feel no need to go back to the first. It is the story of three women finding love in the village of Ivy Hill. I enjoyed the portrayal of female friendships, the way the women of Ivy Hill come together and find solutions, how they support and help each other.
The author touches on a myriad of subjects and conflicts, there are family secrets, misunderstandings, difficult decisions, there is tragedy, humor and lots of love.
The setting is historical and felt accurate to me. It was lovely to see people with very diverse backgrounds playing important roles in the story. While some are part of the landed gentry, there are no Dukes to be found, and the only Earl is a fake one. We meet several female business owners, and root for them to succeed. And even those who marry keep their profession or become equal partners in their husbands business.
At the end of book two, Mercy loses her school. This was the main reason for me to continue reading, as I needed to see her finally get her happy ending. And it was worth it!
The narration was excellent. It is an enormous task to portray such a huge cast of characters in a convincing way.
ancequay's review against another edition
3.0
I maybe should have reread the first two books before embarking on this one; I couldn't remember the backstory for most of the characters.
I am going to stop eagerly anticipating Klassen's novels. The most recent ones are fine, enjoyable even, but nothing compared to the deep historical research and suspense of her earlier novels. It was clear pretty much from the outset how Mercy's story would play out, and the Victorine story line was over the top.
I am going to stop eagerly anticipating Klassen's novels. The most recent ones are fine, enjoyable even, but nothing compared to the deep historical research and suspense of her earlier novels. It was clear pretty much from the outset how Mercy's story would play out, and the Victorine story line was over the top.
shammons's review against another edition
4.0
I "saved" this series for so long to read, and it just does not disappoint. It's everything I want and need when I'm in the mood for sweet, gentle fiction set in Regency England. I love the characters, the village of Ivy Hill, the progression of all of the characters relationships, and will be so incredibly sorry to see it end. I have the final Christmas chapter to read, so am very much looking forward to that.
melissasbookshelf's review against another edition
4.0
Enjoyed this third book in the series! I'm hoping that there is another book to explain what happens in the future to a certain character who didn't get a HEA.