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kaitlin_dunford's review against another edition
3.0
This series wasn’t this author’s best work, but it had a lot of redeeming qualities. I liked the focus on friendship and community. I think this particular installment suffered from having too many story lines. It’s the last book in the series, and I think Klassen got bogged down in trying to tie up all the loose ends.
There were also a couple of typos, so I’m bugged with her editor.
It was fun to see the Valcourts from Klassen’s novel The Dancing Master make a cameo appearance. I thought that was charming.
Overall, okay, but she’s done better.
There were also a couple of typos, so I’m bugged with her editor.
It was fun to see the Valcourts from Klassen’s novel The Dancing Master make a cameo appearance. I thought that was charming.
Overall, okay, but she’s done better.
brittsbookblurbs's review against another edition
3.0
[b:The Bride of Ivy Green|33096116|The Bride of Ivy Green (Tales from Ivy Hill, #3)|Julie Klassen|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1519322313l/33096116._SY75_.jpg|53756360] was an excellent end to the Tales from Ivy Hill series, this was yet another quick, easy read and a realistic window into life in a small village. The characters were interesting and genuine. Sure, it’s a bit cheesy and rose-coloured, but sometimes you want to read a happy story where tragedy is obliquely referenced but not addressed directly, and everything ends well. I’d recommend this trilogy to anyone looking for a happy, carefree read.
Other books in the Tales from Ivy Hill series:
#1: The Innkeeper of Ivy Hill ⭐⭐⭐
#2: The Ladies of Ivy Cottage ⭐⭐⭐
Other books in the Tales from Ivy Hill series:
#1: The Innkeeper of Ivy Hill ⭐⭐⭐
#2: The Ladies of Ivy Cottage ⭐⭐⭐
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gliebherr's review against another edition
3.0
Too slow at time, picked up in the middle, then too much detail and too sentimental at the end. A little disappointed because I had been looking forward to this book for a year. Klassen's books don't usually drag so much.
lisadawson's review against another edition
3.0
Nice ending to the series
This wasn't my favorite book of the series but it still captures my attention. There were times where I got confused by all the characters connections. I enjoyed the picture created of Ivy Hill and I would like to visit (which you can, according to the author's notes)
This wasn't my favorite book of the series but it still captures my attention. There were times where I got confused by all the characters connections. I enjoyed the picture created of Ivy Hill and I would like to visit (which you can, according to the author's notes)
cakt1991's review against another edition
5.0
Review posted here: https://courtneyreadsromancesite.wordpress.com/2019/06/12/review-of-the-bride-of-ivy-green-tales-from-ivy-hill-3-by-julie-klassen/
cyndilouwho5's review against another edition
4.0
A nice, light read even though it deals with some difficult situations. I like that this book involved God more than what I remember of the previous two.
insearchof_wonder_'s review against another edition
4.0
This entire series moved at a very gentle pace, sometimes a little too gentle. But at the same time, each book was filled with many varied story threads, all woven together seamlessly. There's drama, intrigue, and excitement, but it's always very genteel and elegant, just like the era in which it is set.
If I had any complaint, it would be that I would really like to have a little more insight into the individuals' thoughts and emotions. The books are written with a sense of detachment that keeps you at a distance from the characters. I suppose even that helps to set the scene, but there were times I would loved a more intimate look into certain characters' lives.
If I had any complaint, it would be that I would really like to have a little more insight into the individuals' thoughts and emotions. The books are written with a sense of detachment that keeps you at a distance from the characters. I suppose even that helps to set the scene, but there were times I would loved a more intimate look into certain characters' lives.
franks_beans's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
marquessa17's review against another edition
4.0
I am so happy that I discovered this delightful trilogy this year. This book was a nice conclusion to the characters that I have come to enjoy. This book follows Mercy who is having to decide what she is going to do after her beloved school at Ivy Cottage is closed and her brother George with his wife come to live there. I really enjoyed Mercy in this book and was happy to go on her journey. For me though this book was not as strong as the first book and wasn't as charming as I was hoping. I agree with what others have said, that the new character wasn't needed. I felt that the time spent on the new dressmakers storyline could have been focusing on other residents of Ivy Hill that we had already known.
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