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mrs_faith_owens's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Immediately 5 stars! This book has all of my favorite elements of Jane Austen and Agatha Christie wrapped up in a cozy mystery! The first 5-8 chapters were a bit slow and directionless, but as soon as things started tying together, I immediately realized why it started like that and could not put it down! Even the smallest of loose ends were tied up satisfactorily. There are also several red herrings that keep you guessing who the killer is until the end! Definitely add this to your to-read pile!
Content Warnings
Minor: Murder
Teen pregnancy and implied rapeemmasbookdiary's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
5.0
I absolutely loved this book! It was so atmospheric. I felt like I was there with Rebecca exploring a spooky abbey. I’m finding I really like books set in large, slightly creepy buildings and this one had such a neat one. When there are mysterious cloaked figures about, that’s even more intriguing. It had all the Jane Eyre, Gothic vibes which I loved!😍 The descriptions were perfect. I loved the writing. It kept me engaged the whole time.
Rebecca and Frederick were wonderful characters! I loved them both. I felt so much sympathy for both of them, especially Frederick. The love story was so, so sweet! I love friends-to-more/ unrequited love and this one was so sweet.❤️
I couldn’t put it down. The mystery was so intriguing. I had absolutely no idea who-did-what and it was so fun to try to figure it out! I was suspicious of pretty much everyone. There were plenty of plot twists that had me second-guessing myself. In the end, I was completely surprised.
The faith was subtle but still beautifully there. It touched me and even teared me up at the end.
In conclusion, the setting was atmospheric, the characters were wonderful, the mystery intriguing, the love story sweet… I loved it!
If you love Jane Austen, Charlotte Brontë, and Agatha Christie, I think you’ll love this book!
“Don’t lose heart, brave Miss Rebecca.”
“Don’t lose heart, brave Miss Rebecca.”
Too late, she thought. She had already lost her heart to him all over again.
“He smelled of spices and safety, childhood memories and unrequited love.”
*Thank you to the publisher for a copy in exchange for a review. All opinions are my own.
2023 reread-
I was in the mood for a cozy historical mystery to read during these fall evenings so I decided to reread this one. I thoroughly enjoyed it! It’s so atmospheric and mysterious. The suspense is perfect. It was a wonderful fall read.🥰
I was in the mood for a cozy historical mystery to read during these fall evenings so I decided to reread this one. I thoroughly enjoyed it! It’s so atmospheric and mysterious. The suspense is perfect. It was a wonderful fall read.🥰
Content Warnings
Minor: Violence, Murder, and Mental illness
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