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3.79 AVERAGE
3.79 AVERAGE
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Child death, Cursing, Death, Infidelity, Misogyny, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail
3.5 rounded up. This book has dual story lines. One I LOVED and one I really just could not stand. It kind of put me at war with myself. I loved the older story with Lillian, it had it all, a rich family full of secrets, Scandal, Heart break, and Love. The other storyline had its own elements that I just struggled through and I would have been happier if the story line was just left out. I did throughly enjoy this book but found myself zoning out at Veronica’s parts. I’m a big fan of historical fiction so that was something about it I liked as well. I’d recommend it to people who already like historical fiction, if you are just going to get into the genre, I’d ask me for other recommendations.
Very captivating storyline! I loved the non- linear timeline! You couldn’t help but fall in love with the main characters— yes even Miss Helen- who was very unique!
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A lovely little historical fiction, just didn't really 'wow' me.
emotional
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
This story is told in alternate timelines and both center around the Frick Mansion and loosely based on the real life artist Audrey Muson. The first timeline is also the stronger of the two timelines and it takes place in NYC in 1919 with Lillian being the narrator. The second timeline takes place in NYC in 1966 with Veronica being the narrator. I recommend reading the author's note at the end. This story is well researched and verybwell developed.
Fiona Davis is one historical fiction author I never hesitate to pick up. I've enjoyed every book of hers that i've read and while I won't say they're always life changing, they always get at least 4 stars from me and I come away feeling happy that i took the time to read it.
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
informative
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix