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theavidreaderandbibliophile's review against another edition
4.0
Storing Up Trouble by Jen Turano is the 3rd delightful tale in the American Heiresses series. Each book can be read on its own, but you will be missing out if you do not read all three. I look forward to reading Jen Turano’s novels because I am guaranteed a fun time from beginning to end. Storing Up Trouble is a well-written story that moves along at a fast clip and includes quirky characters. The author captured the time-period and the city of Chicago. We get a glimpse at what life is like for ladies working at Marshall Field’s and Company as well as what suffragists endured. I was tickled that Harry Selfridge was included in the story. Beatrix Waterbury and Norman Nesbit are great characters. Beatrix is an unusual woman for her era which I just loved. Norman is like an absent-minded professor with money. Add in Beatrix’s eccentric aunt, the women living with said aunt, Theodosia Robinson, Edgar (aka Lurch), Norman’s precocious niece, Mort, and the cats. I laughed so often while reading Storing Up Trouble. I enjoyed the author’s descriptions which allowed me to visualize the characters and scenes. There was one escapade after another starting with the robbing of the train. I could just picture Norman hanging off the horse and the cats chasing after the burglars. The dialogue between Norman and Beatrix was amusing. These two were meant to be together. Storing Up Trouble has drama, action, humor, mystery, and romance. I was sorry for this entertaining story to end. Storing Up Trouble is a whimsical historical novel with a train theft, a bevy of bloomers, two tenacious thieves, bothersome beauty blends, working woes, the complexities of chit chat, and a problematic pistol.
english_lady03's review against another edition
4.0
Very enjoyable book with interesting, if quirky, characters. Some exploration of political history which was done in a measured way as well.
Recommended.
Recommended.
suekreads's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I enjoyed catching up with these women. They were all fearless in their adventures, yet were surrounded by family and friends who kept them well-grounded.
This story focuses on Beatrix Waterbury, whom we meet in Diamond in the Rough (#2), a member of the New York Four Hundred society. Her antics with Norman Nesbit, a scientist, made me giggle in parts of the book. The romance between them was very sweet.
I also liked that she worked in the department store Marshall Fields & Company. As a retail worker, I could totally relate to the issues that she came across with customers.
As in all of her books, there is a Christian element, which teaches each character a lesson relating to God without being preachy.
The ending of the series, with a little twist, tied up everything into a neat little bow.
As always, although this book is a part of a series, it can be read as a stand-alone novel.
So if you enjoy:
* light-hearted sweet historical romances
* stories set during the Gilded Age (1880s)
* stories set around Chicago society during the Gilded Age
...then this would be the book for you!
This story focuses on Beatrix Waterbury, whom we meet in Diamond in the Rough (#2), a member of the New York Four Hundred society. Her antics with Norman Nesbit, a scientist, made me giggle in parts of the book. The romance between them was very sweet.
I also liked that she worked in the department store Marshall Fields & Company. As a retail worker, I could totally relate to the issues that she came across with customers.
As in all of her books, there is a Christian element, which teaches each character a lesson relating to God without being preachy.
The ending of the series, with a little twist, tied up everything into a neat little bow.
As always, although this book is a part of a series, it can be read as a stand-alone novel.
So if you enjoy:
* light-hearted sweet historical romances
* stories set during the Gilded Age (1880s)
* stories set around Chicago society during the Gilded Age
...then this would be the book for you!
farmfreshlisa's review against another edition
5.0
So I love Jen Turano. She writes the way my life would be if it was a novel. I have loved her stories since the very first ever read. The American Heiress series has absolutely brought me joy! The characters are so fun and quirky! The men are very much fairly normal eccentric or even anti-heroes. But I think Norman is my favorite. I mean—seriously. The hero is named NORMAN! He is the math obsessed scientific genius who lives in his own world and always has. Until Beatrix whooshes in and life is never the same. I adore his awkwardness and how he and Theo learn about wooing by reading.
rusticreadingal's review against another edition
4.0
There's not much that lifts my spirits and puts a big smile on my face quite like a Jen Turano book. With everything going on in the world, and with my anxiety so high, this was a great read to escape into. I laughed so much. There's so many hilarious mishaps and shenanigans. It's zany, outrageous, and an absolute delight.
I loved the characters. From Beatrix to Norman, Theo, Aunt Gladys, and Edgar, and so many more, the cast of characters were a bunch of wonderfully quirky and likable personalities that jumped right off the page.
If you're in need of a good laugh, you'll love this humorous escape back to the Gilded Age.
I loved the characters. From Beatrix to Norman, Theo, Aunt Gladys, and Edgar, and so many more, the cast of characters were a bunch of wonderfully quirky and likable personalities that jumped right off the page.
If you're in need of a good laugh, you'll love this humorous escape back to the Gilded Age.
annaaugustineauthor's review against another edition
5.0
"Of anything Mr. Norman Nesbit had been expecting on his journey back to Chicago, being shot at - by a woman no less - hadn't crossed his mind ..."
Storing Up Trouble by Jen Turano
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All right yall. Jen Turano is LITERALLY one of my favorite authors of all time! Her books take place at the turn of the century, when women were breaking out of the culturally accepted positions and becoming more outspoken and more themselves. And Beatrix Waterbury was no exception.
This book had me laughing out loud. The over intelligent Norman pitted against the sassy and outspoken Beatrix made for some laughably confusing predicaments that I thoroughly enjoyed. Storing Up Trouble, I do believe, is my new favorite Jen Turano novel!
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Five stars!
Ages 14 and up
Storing Up Trouble by Jen Turano
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All right yall. Jen Turano is LITERALLY one of my favorite authors of all time! Her books take place at the turn of the century, when women were breaking out of the culturally accepted positions and becoming more outspoken and more themselves. And Beatrix Waterbury was no exception.
This book had me laughing out loud. The over intelligent Norman pitted against the sassy and outspoken Beatrix made for some laughably confusing predicaments that I thoroughly enjoyed. Storing Up Trouble, I do believe, is my new favorite Jen Turano novel!
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Five stars!
Ages 14 and up
randikaye's review against another edition
5.0
Storing Up Trouble is book number three in Jen Turano's American Heiresses series. If you have read the previous books, you'll be happy to know we get a brief glimpse at some of the previous characters in that series in this book. Still, if you've not read them yet, this can certainly be read as a standalone... though I have my suspicions you are going to want to read them all.
Jen Turano is such a delightfully unique voice in historical fiction... and one that I absolutely cannot get enough of. Her books are full of humor and sass that I don't typically see a whole lot within this genre. She has a knack at creating unique characters that I personally cannot help but fall in love with. Storing Up Trouble proves this once again!
Right from the start, the humorous mishaps begin as we meet Beatrix Waterbury unknowingly being held up on a train. The quirky and perhaps a bit aloof scientist Norman Nesbit comes to her aid, and the two form a rather unlikely friendship. They seem to annoy each other endlessly, and yet still are drawn to one another. One can assume of course that this makes for a pretty fantastic and enjoyable romance. While Beatrix was a fantastic character whom I truly enjoyed getting to know, I must admit that it was Norman and his best friend and trusty sidekick Theodosia that really made this one for me. I loved their quirky personalities and their ignorance of social graces of the time, despite their amazing intelligence. I loved them... as well as the many other unique characters we got to meet as well. I personally hope that we get to see more from Theodosia in future books, because she truly was the greatest character in the whole thing for me. (And can we talk for a minute about Jen Turano's amazing character names? Perfection!)
Overall, this was a fantastic read and one that fans of historical fiction are sure to enjoy. I also believe that those who don't typically go for that genre but enjoy headstrong female leads and romantic comedies will find themselves loving this one as well!
**I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley for consideration. All thoughts are 100% my own.
Jen Turano is such a delightfully unique voice in historical fiction... and one that I absolutely cannot get enough of. Her books are full of humor and sass that I don't typically see a whole lot within this genre. She has a knack at creating unique characters that I personally cannot help but fall in love with. Storing Up Trouble proves this once again!
Right from the start, the humorous mishaps begin as we meet Beatrix Waterbury unknowingly being held up on a train. The quirky and perhaps a bit aloof scientist Norman Nesbit comes to her aid, and the two form a rather unlikely friendship. They seem to annoy each other endlessly, and yet still are drawn to one another. One can assume of course that this makes for a pretty fantastic and enjoyable romance. While Beatrix was a fantastic character whom I truly enjoyed getting to know, I must admit that it was Norman and his best friend and trusty sidekick Theodosia that really made this one for me. I loved their quirky personalities and their ignorance of social graces of the time, despite their amazing intelligence. I loved them... as well as the many other unique characters we got to meet as well. I personally hope that we get to see more from Theodosia in future books, because she truly was the greatest character in the whole thing for me. (And can we talk for a minute about Jen Turano's amazing character names? Perfection!)
Overall, this was a fantastic read and one that fans of historical fiction are sure to enjoy. I also believe that those who don't typically go for that genre but enjoy headstrong female leads and romantic comedies will find themselves loving this one as well!
**I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley for consideration. All thoughts are 100% my own.
adventuresofaliterarynature's review against another edition
3.0
Get ready for another Turano adventure full of mishaps, miscommunications, misunderstandings, all sprinkled with Turano’s trademark outlandish humor! We’re thrown right into the thick of things as the book starts off and follow the characters from one topsy-turvy situation to the next!
The characters all had their unique eccentricities and had to learn how to embrace who they were while also being considerate of others and what was expected of them.
In addition to the main characters there were a couple other side romances and it was lovely to see everyone find their happily ever after! It was also nice to get glimpses of the characters from the first two books of this series.
If you’re looking for a light-read to entertain you this might be the one for you!
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own.
The characters all had their unique eccentricities and had to learn how to embrace who they were while also being considerate of others and what was expected of them.
In addition to the main characters there were a couple other side romances and it was lovely to see everyone find their happily ever after! It was also nice to get glimpses of the characters from the first two books of this series.
If you’re looking for a light-read to entertain you this might be the one for you!
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own.
thebamabuckeye's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0