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novelesque_life's review against another edition
4.0
RATING: 3.5 STARS
2017; Bethany House Publishers
I rated this novel a bit less than the first book just because this one was more of a bridging book. By bridging I mean, this novel was continuing the story but also setting up for the third book. You would have to read the first book before reading The Ladies of Ivy Cottage or it won't be as enjoyable. In book two, we see a lot more of Rachel and Mercy, which was great. I like their storylines and but also the joint friendships. They are not as close in book one, and are again seeing one another more and working out the issues they had. Klassen continues to do a good job with setting up the time and place. This is one of those series that really does take you to another place while you are reading. For an escapist like me, that is an A in my book (pun intended).
***I received an eARC from NETGALLEY***
My Novelesque Blog
2017; Bethany House Publishers
I rated this novel a bit less than the first book just because this one was more of a bridging book. By bridging I mean, this novel was continuing the story but also setting up for the third book. You would have to read the first book before reading The Ladies of Ivy Cottage or it won't be as enjoyable. In book two, we see a lot more of Rachel and Mercy, which was great. I like their storylines and but also the joint friendships. They are not as close in book one, and are again seeing one another more and working out the issues they had. Klassen continues to do a good job with setting up the time and place. This is one of those series that really does take you to another place while you are reading. For an escapist like me, that is an A in my book (pun intended).
***I received an eARC from NETGALLEY***
My Novelesque Blog
emmasbookdiary's review against another edition
slow-paced
4.0
I really enjoyed this one! I enjoy this quaint, English village setting a lot. I am most interested in Mercy’s story and cannot wait to see what is next for her in book 3! I’m also really excited to continue Jane’s story. 💗
sigrros's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
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? It's complicated
4.25
beauty_and_the_rose's review against another edition
3.0
I liked this one much more than the first. I loved the characters, the romance, and the mystery. My main issue was that sometimes the author beat into your head the meaning instead of just insinuating and letting you mind wander. I wanted to wonder about some of the relationships but often times felt i was being told, especially in the beginning. Midway through the book that stops completely, if the first half of the book had been as great as the second half i would have given it four stars.
Still this is an excellent read for anyone who loves books from the regency era, with lots of romance and a little mystery :)
Still this is an excellent read for anyone who loves books from the regency era, with lots of romance and a little mystery :)
leslie_books_and_socks_rock's review against another edition
4.0
I loved returning to Ivy Hill. This book had a slower pace and didn't grab me as much. I'm happy for Rachel but definitely interested in a 3rd book to follow Jane and Mercy.
littleminky93's review against another edition
3.0
Read for the Reading Rush 2020 for the Book that takes place on a different continent prompt!
arualle's review against another edition
2.0
2'5 ⭐.
Aunque me ha costado terminar de leerlo (o engancharme al libro, en general), lo he disfrutado bastante. Si bien es cierto que no es un libro que marque mi vida, he disfrutado con los salseos para saber si mis suposiciones eran ciertas, y quién se quedaría con quién. Además, todo aderezado con alusiones a libros de Jane Austen.
Aunque no perdono a Julie que me haya dejado con la duda sobre Jane y Mercy. Pero, por lo demás, no es mal libro. No es lo mejor que he leído, pero para pasar el rato, despejarse y ver los salseos de la época, ni tan mal.
Edit: me he enterado que la tercera parte va de Mercy y Jane. Igual hasta me lo leo.
Aunque me ha costado terminar de leerlo (o engancharme al libro, en general), lo he disfrutado bastante. Si bien es cierto que no es un libro que marque mi vida, he disfrutado con los salseos para saber si mis suposiciones eran ciertas, y quién se quedaría con quién. Además, todo aderezado con alusiones a libros de Jane Austen.
Aunque no perdono a Julie que me haya dejado con la duda sobre Jane y Mercy. Pero, por lo demás, no es mal libro. No es lo mejor que he leído, pero para pasar el rato, despejarse y ver los salseos de la época, ni tan mal.
Edit: me he enterado que la tercera parte va de Mercy y Jane. Igual hasta me lo leo.
kltageson's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0