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3.72 AVERAGE
3.72 AVERAGE
Celia Deverill has bought the ruins of her family's castle after it was burned down in the war. The year is 1925 and Celia and her husband have plenty of money to rebuild the castle and upgrade everything to Celia's extravagant and opulent demands. While Celia is busy redecorating, Kitty Deverill and her husband Robert Trench are raising Kitty's half-brother, Little Jack. Kitty is concerned that Little Jack's real mother, Bridie Doyle will come and steal him away. Kitty is also wrestling with her feelings for her true love Jack O'Leary. She will have to make a decision to tear apart her family and move to America with Jack or deny her true love and stay with her family and her home in Ireland. Meanwhile, Bridie Doyle has become a new person in New York. Now a wealthy widow, she is determined to reclaim the son that was taken from her as well as the Castle where she once worked.
Once again, I was enraptured by the stories of the women of Castle Deverill. Picking up right after The Girl in the Castle, the stories of Kitty, Bridie and Celia continue to grow and shine. Now adults, these women are making their own decisions and affecting the lives of those around them as well as the ghosts who still inhabit Castle Deverill. I was very pleased that Barton Deverill's story was expanded upon and I was able to understand the reasons for the curse. I love that the supernatural and folklore are a part of the story, bringing out the magic of Ireland in a sophisticated way. I was completely captivated by all of these women's stories while they were busy trying to navigate life and come to terms with what has been handed to them their stories went in such different ways then I could have ever imagined. I became so frustrated at points when their decisions seemed immature or senseless, I just wanted to shake them! However, through masterful storytelling, the saga of the Daughters of Ireland engrossed me all the way through. I was definitely surprised at the end, but I believe they are one step closer to breaking the curse of Castle Deverill.
This book was received for free in return for an honest review.
Once again, I was enraptured by the stories of the women of Castle Deverill. Picking up right after The Girl in the Castle, the stories of Kitty, Bridie and Celia continue to grow and shine. Now adults, these women are making their own decisions and affecting the lives of those around them as well as the ghosts who still inhabit Castle Deverill. I was very pleased that Barton Deverill's story was expanded upon and I was able to understand the reasons for the curse. I love that the supernatural and folklore are a part of the story, bringing out the magic of Ireland in a sophisticated way. I was completely captivated by all of these women's stories while they were busy trying to navigate life and come to terms with what has been handed to them their stories went in such different ways then I could have ever imagined. I became so frustrated at points when their decisions seemed immature or senseless, I just wanted to shake them! However, through masterful storytelling, the saga of the Daughters of Ireland engrossed me all the way through. I was definitely surprised at the end, but I believe they are one step closer to breaking the curse of Castle Deverill.
This book was received for free in return for an honest review.
I read this as part of a book club. The person who passed it to me may not have known this is the second in a trilogy. I did not enjoy it until maybe the last 5 chapters. I had to keep referring to the family trees at the beginning to figure out which part of the families were with whom. It seemed to jump all over the place plus ghosts watching everything and talking just threw me off. There was revenge desired then no revenge. I honestly couldn’t wait to be finished so I could send it on to the next person. For me this was a major disappointment, and I have no desire to read the next one.
This is the 2nd book of a trilogy which I didn’t know when I read it. There was nothing in the description to indicate it would heavily rely on an earlier book and that the story within would reach no resolution by its final page. I was baffled by some missing pieces, but there were occasionally flashbacks, so I thought the back story would be clarified eventually. And I thought there would be an conclusion. I’m furious to have read to page 564 and then to have the story just abruptly stop. It just dives right off the cliff. Not a single loose end tied up. Blatant manipulation to get you to read the next book. It was completely graceless. I will never read another book by this author. Trilogies and connected books can be wonderful, but I’m a big believer that each book should stand on its own. This one does not and was a total waste of my time.
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Big fan of Ireland, traditions, afterlife, a little magic so this book was a hit for me. What I wouldn't give to be able to live in the Deverill's castle! Good thing the next part will be out soon and hopefully Kitty and Jack reunite, I'm a sucker for happy endings!
This book is yet another example of how humans (and mostly women) choose mind over heart. Kitty chooses Robert but in her heart it's all about Jack, why else would you name your 'son' (brother) that. The only thing missing for me personally was more contact with the spirit world, I would have loved some more point of views of Adeline. But I guess that's what happens when someone dies, you can't just keep reading their story in the same way.
The moment JP met Martha was a great way to end the book, it just leaves you wanting to know more. Wonder how long it will take for them to connect the dots seeing as Bertie already saw something familiar in her.
I have a feeling Kitty and Jack will end up together in the end, maybe even the very end and literally fill the castle with children again. They both have kids separately and I'm sure they'll have some more offspring together.
This book is yet another example of how humans (and mostly women) choose mind over heart. Kitty chooses Robert but in her heart it's all about Jack, why else would you name your 'son' (brother) that. The only thing missing for me personally was more contact with the spirit world, I would have loved some more point of views of Adeline. But I guess that's what happens when someone dies, you can't just keep reading their story in the same way.
The moment JP met Martha was a great way to end the book, it just leaves you wanting to know more. Wonder how long it will take for them to connect the dots seeing as Bertie already saw something familiar in her.
I have a feeling Kitty and Jack will end up together in the end, maybe even the very end and literally fill the castle with children again. They both have kids separately and I'm sure they'll have some more offspring together.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was a very slow burner, possibly because of the many characters and connections that were made in readiness for the third book in the series.
“There was nothing like losing something to make one value its worth.”
This one might be my fault. I picked it up without realizing that it's the second book in a trilogy, so maybe, just maybe, I was missing the backstory that would make all of this really interesting. But somehow, I doubt it.
In short, almost nothing happens. This is a family drama and it drags. Also, we jump from character to character incredibly often (sometimes in the middle of a chapter), which makes it hard to follow and hard to get invested in any of the characters.
Beyond that, the characters were really flat. There is little to know character growth and much of what we know of them comes from info-dumpy backstories. Again, this could be because all of the interesting stuff happens in the first book in the trilogy. Maybe.
Overall, it's long and not much happens. If slow family dramas are your thing, you might like it, but I wouldn't recommend it.
This one might be my fault. I picked it up without realizing that it's the second book in a trilogy, so maybe, just maybe, I was missing the backstory that would make all of this really interesting. But somehow, I doubt it.
In short, almost nothing happens. This is a family drama and it drags. Also, we jump from character to character incredibly often (sometimes in the middle of a chapter), which makes it hard to follow and hard to get invested in any of the characters.
Beyond that, the characters were really flat. There is little to know character growth and much of what we know of them comes from info-dumpy backstories. Again, this could be because all of the interesting stuff happens in the first book in the trilogy. Maybe.
Overall, it's long and not much happens. If slow family dramas are your thing, you might like it, but I wouldn't recommend it.
mysterious
slow-paced
Much more enjoyable than the first of the series - and now I get to read the one that was recommended.
This book, while still very descriptive, felt more character focused than scenery-centric. I liked understanding the relationships more and the characters' histories. It wasn't all a happy feel good book. It also had more of the other worldly aspect that pulled me to it. Looking forward to the third of the series.
This book, while still very descriptive, felt more character focused than scenery-centric. I liked understanding the relationships more and the characters' histories. It wasn't all a happy feel good book. It also had more of the other worldly aspect that pulled me to it. Looking forward to the third of the series.
emotional
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Really USELESS ending.