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3.91 AVERAGE
3.91 AVERAGE
A fun book, and one that explains a lot about the Bedwyn books, or at least, the Freyja book.
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
My heart is about to BURST. What a beautiful story. Of course a man named Kit would steal my heart. OF COURSE!
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Thank you to my friend Lara for talking recently about how much she loves & revisits this book, as it prompted me to finally check this out and remember the sheer power of a) a good historical romance and b) a Mary Balogh book. It is MAGIC.
Kit & Lauren are both such lovely characters who work so hard to give the other the tools/chances to prove themselves or to have aches fixed or to simply be happy. I loved every second with them and loved the way they so clearly adored each other's company. Lauren is my favourite kind of take of an 'icy' female character, and Kit is my favourite kind of 'rake' - neither are either extreme, and neither are dramatically hurt or angsty, and everything else they talk out and sort out together!!! And they are so surrounded with people who love them and want what's best for them too. Crying while smiling emoji!
I gotta read more Baloghs now thank you.
Kit & Lauren are both such lovely characters who work so hard to give the other the tools/chances to prove themselves or to have aches fixed or to simply be happy. I loved every second with them and loved the way they so clearly adored each other's company. Lauren is my favourite kind of take of an 'icy' female character, and Kit is my favourite kind of 'rake' - neither are either extreme, and neither are dramatically hurt or angsty, and everything else they talk out and sort out together!!! And they are so surrounded with people who love them and want what's best for them too. Crying while smiling emoji!
I gotta read more Baloghs now thank you.
Balogh at her best. A tender romance that actually develops the romance and not just the sexual connection. I particularly enjoyed the completely feminine strengths demonstrated by the heroine. Romance heroines, even - particularly? - in Regencies, are shown as rejecting the feminine characteristics of nurturing and listening and being gentle, but here we see how they can be used as important and life-changing strengths.
Before having read A Summer to Remember, I felt that I was done with historical romance books. I kept finding the ones I was reading to be predictable and boring so I had dnfed about 6 books before this. I'm glad though that I pushed through with this one. It was a beautiful, engaging and comfy read to end one year and start another. I highly recommend this book as a palate cleanser. It may be a bit long but I felt that it was totally worth it.
I can't imagine a Mary Balogh romance that I wouldn't enjoy. They are well-written, have believable and endearing characters, and the romance never disappoints.
I have now read the entire Bedwyn series. This is Lauren and Kit's story, and while it was a satisfying read, I feel like I have read it before: the old "betrothal as ruse to placate the heir's family" plot. Perhaps Ms. Balogh was the original and everyone else ripped her off. Either way, there were no surprises here, and a tad more female angst than was necessary, but it did my heart good.
I have now read the entire Bedwyn series. This is Lauren and Kit's story, and while it was a satisfying read, I feel like I have read it before: the old "betrothal as ruse to placate the heir's family" plot. Perhaps Ms. Balogh was the original and everyone else ripped her off. Either way, there were no surprises here, and a tad more female angst than was necessary, but it did my heart good.