Reviews

For the Lady of Lowena by Deborah M. Hathaway

ericajayne64's review

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

jamiehatch4488's review

4.0

Super cute story. I loved the change in the main character.

talesuponmyshelf_'s review

5.0

4.5 stars. This book is a ride! I loved the meet cute but then when they meet again Sophia turns out to be a high and mighty society lady and Frederick is turned off by that. I did not like Sophia. When circumstances change and she has to move into a cottage her class and status is lowered. She slowly changes and sees the error of her ways and Frederick also falls for her. It is written so beautifully and I loved the gradual process of Sophia humbling herself and also falling for the man she once despised.

thecleanreadbookclub's review

5.0

Do you ever wonder why it takes you so long to read a series? There are some that I finally get to and think, ‘Why did I wait so long to read these?’. If you have been doing that with this series let me tell you right now to change your ways and bump these to the top of your TBR. The self-discovery in this book was amazingly written—for both characters. The conflict and romance in this are what sold this to me as a 5-star book. The writing was smooth and the storyline flowed so well that I couldn’t put it down. I have come to love these characters in Cornwall and can’t wait to share the rest of the series with you!

karenthornell's review

5.0

I can’t believe it took me this long to get to the second book in the series! I LOVED this book! Hathaway writes characters and scenes that just jump out of the page. Sophia’s character arc, in particular, was SO well done! Love love love. It was realistic and enjoyable, and I can’t wait for more!

lisajo85's review

4.0

I have to admit...about 30% I really thought this was going to be a "DNF." I simply adored the first novel in this series but I was beyond disgusted with the heroine at the beginning of this novel. I am all for watching a character change because of love and circumstances but I was not warming up to Sophia...at all. Her vanity was really starting to frustrate me and I wasn't seeing any signs of redemption. So rather than completely give up, I simply let it sit for a few days and eventually went back to it. I am EXTREMELY happy I did. I took a break from Sophia and by the time I started reading again, the dust had settled and a new character emerged. She starts to accept her reality check and see the world in a new light. I felt for her, I really did...I'm sure no one in those circumstances has any ability to handle or accept the changes life put in her way but she finally started to see the truth and change for the better. The second half of the novel delivered the story I was waiting for from Hathaway. It was poignant, it was emotional, and it was exceedingly compelling. Frederick was the kind of hero you wish for...the true gentleman needing a woman of strength and courage. Sophia may not have started out as that woman, but by the end...that was the woman she became. She became the heroine Frederick needed. The woman to make him complete and the woman that would love him for his kindness and strength. Frederick on the other hand, was the man Sophia needed to let her see there was more to the world than status and wealth. He helped Sophia realize the difference between what was expected of her and what her heart truly wanted.

Overall....beautiful, sweet romance that was truly a wonderful read!

bookwormjourney's review

medium-paced

5.0

 How are these books so good? This was yet another great installment in this series and I'm so glad I chose to read them in order, even if you don't necessarily have to. I will say that Sophia's spoiled attitude in the beginning just made my blood boil sometimes! Oh she was so selfish. But as you read the story you come to realize ah, that's the point. And now she has many lessons to learn. So I would say me getting so mad at a character means the author did a great job in writing that character. I'm sure that's how I was supposed to feel. I find the books in this series just so engaging and easy to read, something that is sometimes hard in historical fiction. So I will happily keep pressing on to book number 3! 

jamiegc's review

3.0

3.5 stars.

The story of a girl who has everything, then loses it. How will she react to her new status in life, her surroundings, etc.
This novel did show great character growth for Sophia.

ink__and__page's review

4.0

This is the first book I have read by this author and I thoroughly enjoyed the character development, setting, plot twists, themes of acceptance of ones true self and embracing authenticity. A very enjoyable regency romance! 4 1/2 stars ⭐️ I look forward to reading more by this author soon!

Fave quotes:

"To recognize one’s flaws is a wonderful thing. If I believed myself to be perfect, I would never change. But knowing I have flaws, then there is much I can do to begin improving myself. And should we not all be doing so? Bettering ourselves as individuals and helping others do the same? "

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“I’m sure all you see now is the imperfection,” Mr. Hawkins said. “But with it, this shell becomes uniquely different from all the ones in the sea. With this flaw, we discover the journey it has taken to become beautiful with its distinctive cracks.” He brushed his finger over the shell, caressing her palm in the process. “Unlike this shell, however, we have the ability to change and become as flawless as we wish to be.”

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"She looked up at him, his eyes hopeful. He looked very much like a young boy asking for an extra serving of dessert."

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"Her posture was no doubt envied by Roman statues"

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"How you accept me, flaws and all. From the moment I met you, I knew I could be myself. It was as if my soul trusted you, as if it knew you before my mind even had the opportunity to decide.”