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ink__and__page's review against another edition
4.0
A charming romance story about a befuddled scientist and a suffragette. This author creates a great world with realistic challenges for the time period and a wide array of unique characters with their own interesting additions to the story telling experience. The entire cast of characters are delightful and enjoyable to read about from start to finish.
gliebherr's review against another edition
3.0
Enjoyable enough read to listen to while i do chores but if you’ve read any other Turano book this one follows the same formulaic ending of all her other books so a bit predictable. I liked the main characters.
booksforchristiangirls's review against another edition
4.0
Original review: Raved about this book for a full five minutes on my Instagram story and realized ten minutes later that I forgot to mark this book as read. So here we are. Yay! :D
4.5 stars.
(also @/Goodreads, to slightly improve 2020, can you please add half star ratings? thanks! :) )
Content review:
About this book:
“After Miss Beatrix Waterbury suffers multiple mishaps due to her involvement with the suffrage movement, her mother decides a change of scenery is in order for her incorrigible daughter. Banished from New York, Beatrix is sent off for an extended stay with her Aunt Gladys in Chicago.
Mr. Norman Nesbit, a gentleman and a brilliant man of science devoted to his work, doesn't have time to be distracted with members of the feminine set. When robbers descend on the train, intent on divesting him from his important research papers, Norman is thrust into Beatrix's company when she has the audacity to interfere--leaving him no choice but to try to save her from herself.
When Beatrix's life is put at stake after she takes employment as a salesgirl, she and Norman find themselves propelled into each other's company again and again. With danger and intrigue dogging their every step, they become surprisingly drawn to each other--until information comes to light that threatens this relationship that's barely had a chance to blossom.”
Series: Book #3 in the “American Heiress” series. Review of Book #1, Here! and Book #2, Here!
Spiritual Content- A couple Scriptures are mentioned, remembered, & discussed; Talks about God & faiths; ‘H’s are capitalized when referring to God; Mentions of God & His path; Mentions of prayers & praying; Mentions of churches, church going, sermons, & teaching children about lessons of faith; A few mentions of blessings;
*Note: A few mentions of men of science not putting stock in God or faiths (Norman is not one of them and has a faith).
Negative Content- Minor cussing including: a form of ‘stupid’ and four ‘idiot’s; Sarcasm & Eye rolling; Being kidnapped, Being robbed, & guns are aimed (barely-above-not-detailed); Shooting someone, Injuries & Blood/bleeding (barely-above-not-detailed); Many, many mentions of a train being held up, being robbed, guns being aimed, gunshots, being shot at, being held at knife point; blood/bleeding, stealing, & thieves/criminals; Mentions of fighting, criminals, injuries, shooting guns, & blood/bleeding (barely-above-not-detailed); Mentions of riots & bombs; Mentions of burglars & threats; Mentions of jail/prison & being arrested; Mentions of an accident & many broken bones; Mentions of the Chicago fire; Mentions of a hunger strike & forcing those people participating to eat; Mentions of rumors & gossip; Mentions of pickpockets; Mentions of throwing up; Mentions of a slaughterhouse & a woman being injured by a machine; A few mentions of madmen & murderers; A few mentions of women in abusive situations; A couple mentions of a man who drinks too much;
*Note: Comments from men about women not being emotionally able to shoot a pistol; A few mentions of a couple authors; A mention of a mule being destined for a glue factory (he does not end up going there, however).
Sexual Content- A hand kiss, a not-detailed kiss, and three boarder-line barely-above-not-detailed // semi-detailed kisses; Remembering a kiss (barely-above-not-detailed); Touches & Nearness (including a moment of nearness to a woman’s chest and mentions of noticing a man’s form, barely-above-not-detailed); Noticing & Smelling (barely-above-not-detailed); Many mentions of flirts, flirting, & blowing a kiss; Mentions of kisses, kissing, married/engaged couples kissing, a public kiss, & hand kisses; Mentions of feminine wiles; Mentions of blushes; A mention of a hint of men getting their wives pregnant; Love, falling in love, & the emotions;
*Note: Mentions of unmentionables & garters; A few mentions of women’s chest/bosom area; A couple mentions of a mother who died in childbirth; A mention of a man being called delicious.
-Beatrix Waterbury
-Norman Nesbit
P.O.V. switches between them
Set in 1886
359 pages
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Pre Teens- One Star
New Teens- Two Stars
Early High School Teens- Three Stars (and a half)
Older High School Teens- Four Stars (and a half)
My personal Rating- Four Stars (and a half)
Oooh, how to start this review. That this book was absolutely delightful? That the way that Jen Turano’s characters talk is everything I aspire to be? Or maybe how much I adored Beatrix & Norman? Ahh! I’m not sure how to begin, but let me try. :)
Typically, in a Jen Turano book the main girl would be categorized as “eccentric” by society (at the time)’s standards and while Beatrix definitely fit that description, our main guy also fits that. Just in a slightly nerdy, but adorably awkward way. His friendship and experiments with Theo made me tickled pink along with all of Norman and Beatrix’s banter. It truly was class A+ banter between the two of them with how clueless Norman was at many times. Also, his name fits him perfectly, just needed to mention that.
I think I need to reread “A Change of Fortune” to confirm this, but this new book may just be my favorite by this author. A completely fantastic end to this series that I plan to fangirl about very often. :)
Link to review:
https://booksforchristiangirls.blogspot.com/2020/05/storing-up-trouble-by-jen-turano.html
*BFCG may (Read the review to see) recommend this book by this author. It does not mean I recommend all the books by this author.
*I received this book for free from the Author for this honest review.
4.5 stars.
(also @/Goodreads, to slightly improve 2020, can you please add half star ratings? thanks! :) )
Content review:
About this book:
“After Miss Beatrix Waterbury suffers multiple mishaps due to her involvement with the suffrage movement, her mother decides a change of scenery is in order for her incorrigible daughter. Banished from New York, Beatrix is sent off for an extended stay with her Aunt Gladys in Chicago.
Mr. Norman Nesbit, a gentleman and a brilliant man of science devoted to his work, doesn't have time to be distracted with members of the feminine set. When robbers descend on the train, intent on divesting him from his important research papers, Norman is thrust into Beatrix's company when she has the audacity to interfere--leaving him no choice but to try to save her from herself.
When Beatrix's life is put at stake after she takes employment as a salesgirl, she and Norman find themselves propelled into each other's company again and again. With danger and intrigue dogging their every step, they become surprisingly drawn to each other--until information comes to light that threatens this relationship that's barely had a chance to blossom.”
Series: Book #3 in the “American Heiress” series. Review of Book #1, Here! and Book #2, Here!
Spiritual Content- A couple Scriptures are mentioned, remembered, & discussed; Talks about God & faiths; ‘H’s are capitalized when referring to God; Mentions of God & His path; Mentions of prayers & praying; Mentions of churches, church going, sermons, & teaching children about lessons of faith; A few mentions of blessings;
*Note: A few mentions of men of science not putting stock in God or faiths (Norman is not one of them and has a faith).
Negative Content- Minor cussing including: a form of ‘stupid’ and four ‘idiot’s; Sarcasm & Eye rolling; Being kidnapped, Being robbed, & guns are aimed (barely-above-not-detailed); Shooting someone, Injuries & Blood/bleeding (barely-above-not-detailed); Many, many mentions of a train being held up, being robbed, guns being aimed, gunshots, being shot at, being held at knife point; blood/bleeding, stealing, & thieves/criminals; Mentions of fighting, criminals, injuries, shooting guns, & blood/bleeding (barely-above-not-detailed); Mentions of riots & bombs; Mentions of burglars & threats; Mentions of jail/prison & being arrested; Mentions of an accident & many broken bones; Mentions of the Chicago fire; Mentions of a hunger strike & forcing those people participating to eat; Mentions of rumors & gossip; Mentions of pickpockets; Mentions of throwing up; Mentions of a slaughterhouse & a woman being injured by a machine; A few mentions of madmen & murderers; A few mentions of women in abusive situations; A couple mentions of a man who drinks too much;
*Note: Comments from men about women not being emotionally able to shoot a pistol; A few mentions of a couple authors; A mention of a mule being destined for a glue factory (he does not end up going there, however).
Sexual Content- A hand kiss, a not-detailed kiss, and three boarder-line barely-above-not-detailed // semi-detailed kisses; Remembering a kiss (barely-above-not-detailed); Touches & Nearness (including a moment of nearness to a woman’s chest and mentions of noticing a man’s form, barely-above-not-detailed); Noticing & Smelling (barely-above-not-detailed); Many mentions of flirts, flirting, & blowing a kiss; Mentions of kisses, kissing, married/engaged couples kissing, a public kiss, & hand kisses; Mentions of feminine wiles; Mentions of blushes; A mention of a hint of men getting their wives pregnant; Love, falling in love, & the emotions;
*Note: Mentions of unmentionables & garters; A few mentions of women’s chest/bosom area; A couple mentions of a mother who died in childbirth; A mention of a man being called delicious.
-Beatrix Waterbury
-Norman Nesbit
P.O.V. switches between them
Set in 1886
359 pages
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Pre Teens- One Star
New Teens- Two Stars
Early High School Teens- Three Stars (and a half)
Older High School Teens- Four Stars (and a half)
My personal Rating- Four Stars (and a half)
Oooh, how to start this review. That this book was absolutely delightful? That the way that Jen Turano’s characters talk is everything I aspire to be? Or maybe how much I adored Beatrix & Norman? Ahh! I’m not sure how to begin, but let me try. :)
Typically, in a Jen Turano book the main girl would be categorized as “eccentric” by society (at the time)’s standards and while Beatrix definitely fit that description, our main guy also fits that. Just in a slightly nerdy, but adorably awkward way. His friendship and experiments with Theo made me tickled pink along with all of Norman and Beatrix’s banter. It truly was class A+ banter between the two of them with how clueless Norman was at many times. Also, his name fits him perfectly, just needed to mention that.
I think I need to reread “A Change of Fortune” to confirm this, but this new book may just be my favorite by this author. A completely fantastic end to this series that I plan to fangirl about very often. :)
Link to review:
https://booksforchristiangirls.blogspot.com/2020/05/storing-up-trouble-by-jen-turano.html
*BFCG may (Read the review to see) recommend this book by this author. It does not mean I recommend all the books by this author.
*I received this book for free from the Author for this honest review.
bookwormjourney's review against another edition
5.0
Let me start off by saying, I have yet to be steered wrong by a Jen Turano book. Storing Up Trouble was the 7th full length novel I've read by this author, plus I've read one novella. All of them have been amazing. You get some romance, some mystery, some intrigue, and lots of humor. I absolutely jumped at the chance to review this book because I knew, without having even started this specific series, that it was going to be good. In fact, I also read Flights of Fancy and Diamond in the Rough (books 1 and 2 in this series, which you should definitely check out too!) just to feel ready to go for this book.
Beatrix is feisty. She's so independent and, being a fellow redhead, I was super pumped to get a redheaded heroine for this story. I will say Norman was not my favorite male lead of the American Heiresses series (I'm still on Team Reginald from Diamond in the Rough), but I did see a lot of character development in him. I could really picture him as this scruffy scientist guy at the beginning, but then with some TLC, he really came across as a more dapper gentleman at the end. I could also see how Beatrix and Norma complimented each other and could feel the chemistry in a genuine way.
This book could be read as a standalone, but I would highly encourage reading books 1 and 2 for some background and simply because it's a good series. Characters from previous books do appear throughout.
I received a free copy of this book thanks to NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
Beatrix is feisty. She's so independent and, being a fellow redhead, I was super pumped to get a redheaded heroine for this story. I will say Norman was not my favorite male lead of the American Heiresses series (I'm still on Team Reginald from Diamond in the Rough), but I did see a lot of character development in him. I could really picture him as this scruffy scientist guy at the beginning, but then with some TLC, he really came across as a more dapper gentleman at the end. I could also see how Beatrix and Norma complimented each other and could feel the chemistry in a genuine way.
This book could be read as a standalone, but I would highly encourage reading books 1 and 2 for some background and simply because it's a good series. Characters from previous books do appear throughout.
I received a free copy of this book thanks to NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
thelittlerusticreader's review against another edition
5.0
Turano is known for her humour and inspirational stories and this title does not disappoint on that front. If it were a person, I’d describe it as that loud, sweet, somewhat chaotic friend that brings liveliness and occasional puzzlement in every encounter. It’s a delightful whirlwind of enjoyment!
With a blend of adventure, snicker-inducing scenarios and dialogue, danger, oddball characters, and sweet romance this book is a fast-paced get-ready-for-a-ride work of art. It also manages to romp through the very pivotal history of suffrage and worker’s rights in North America in a delicate balance of important facts and quirky situations.
As it is inspirational fiction, faith and purpose play a foundational role in the overall story. It is a clean, sassy, sweet work of historical romance. Overall, I can do nothing but recommend this title. My only complaint is that I binged my way through it and now I feel a little lonely.
My thanks for the complimentary copy. All opinions expressed are my own.
With a blend of adventure, snicker-inducing scenarios and dialogue, danger, oddball characters, and sweet romance this book is a fast-paced get-ready-for-a-ride work of art. It also manages to romp through the very pivotal history of suffrage and worker’s rights in North America in a delicate balance of important facts and quirky situations.
As it is inspirational fiction, faith and purpose play a foundational role in the overall story. It is a clean, sassy, sweet work of historical romance. Overall, I can do nothing but recommend this title. My only complaint is that I binged my way through it and now I feel a little lonely.
My thanks for the complimentary copy. All opinions expressed are my own.
cakt1991's review against another edition
4.0
I received an ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
While this is not my first Jen Turano book, this is the first in the American Heiresses series I’ve read. However, it stands perfectly well as a stand alone, and feel like you could start here, although I am intrigued to read the previous two books in the series now.
Turano has a few different elements at play: a whimsical, often humorous, writing style, great attention to detail, and a dash of mystery, and all of it comes together, without anything really feeling out of place.
The characters are definitely the best part. Beatrix is a daring heroine, not afraid to take risks due to her suffragist views, and I admired how she was so unconcerned with what society thought.
Norman is also interesting due to his scientific pursuits, and I liked the banter between them as their relationship evolved.
There are some other memorable characters, and my absolute favorite is the silly Aunt Gladys. Her antics with her friends are the best part of the book.
This is a fun, light read, and while it’s not a particularly memorable read, it’s pure fun with a helping of history, which I think can be great once in a while. I recommend this to anyone looking for a good solid historical rom-com.
While this is not my first Jen Turano book, this is the first in the American Heiresses series I’ve read. However, it stands perfectly well as a stand alone, and feel like you could start here, although I am intrigued to read the previous two books in the series now.
Turano has a few different elements at play: a whimsical, often humorous, writing style, great attention to detail, and a dash of mystery, and all of it comes together, without anything really feeling out of place.
The characters are definitely the best part. Beatrix is a daring heroine, not afraid to take risks due to her suffragist views, and I admired how she was so unconcerned with what society thought.
Norman is also interesting due to his scientific pursuits, and I liked the banter between them as their relationship evolved.
There are some other memorable characters, and my absolute favorite is the silly Aunt Gladys. Her antics with her friends are the best part of the book.
This is a fun, light read, and while it’s not a particularly memorable read, it’s pure fun with a helping of history, which I think can be great once in a while. I recommend this to anyone looking for a good solid historical rom-com.
tyrshand's review against another edition
4.0
I’m not usually one for the “gentle reads” kind of romance so I was actually surprised at how delightful I found this one.
nicole1's review against another edition
4.0
Jen Turano is the queen of quirky characters that sweep you away in whimsical, hilarious adventures!
Storing up trouble is a new on my list of favorite Jen Turano books!
The two main characters are complete opposites and get off on the wrong foot from the beginning.
I love that!
This is the beginning of a truly enchanting story!
Full of witty comebacks, sassy characters and a touch of peril this final book in the series is not to be missed!
Mini rant-
I am finding the constant talk of women's rights issues and unequal pay talk incredibly redundant in historical fiction lately. If you spend any amount of time in the genre you are aware of the difference in time, and the challenges they faced. I actually found it ironic that one of the pay issues was linked to men more commonly treating marketing and retail as a career choice not a hobby. Then the female lead takes a job with no plans for it being her lifelong career and still she was complaining about her pay. That irked me, but I moved on.
Rant over.
This is definitely an enjoyable book not ment to be taken too seriously, and for that it was just perfect.
I recieved a copy of this book from the publisher through Netgally, my review is my honest opinion.
Storing up trouble is a new on my list of favorite Jen Turano books!
The two main characters are complete opposites and get off on the wrong foot from the beginning.
I love that!
This is the beginning of a truly enchanting story!
Full of witty comebacks, sassy characters and a touch of peril this final book in the series is not to be missed!
Mini rant-
I am finding the constant talk of women's rights issues and unequal pay talk incredibly redundant in historical fiction lately. If you spend any amount of time in the genre you are aware of the difference in time, and the challenges they faced. I actually found it ironic that one of the pay issues was linked to men more commonly treating marketing and retail as a career choice not a hobby. Then the female lead takes a job with no plans for it being her lifelong career and still she was complaining about her pay. That irked me, but I moved on.
Rant over.
This is definitely an enjoyable book not ment to be taken too seriously, and for that it was just perfect.
I recieved a copy of this book from the publisher through Netgally, my review is my honest opinion.
bellesmoma2021's review against another edition
5.0
Storing Up Trouble by Jen Turano is fantastic. I know I say this about all the novels I love, but I really did struggle to put this book down. In fact, I stayed up until 2 AM the other night to finish it. I just enjoyed this book so much — it was exactly the novel I needed. Life has been a tad painful and insane lately, so I purposely picked up this book because I know that Turano novels are guaranteed to be light-hearted, hilarious, and romantic. Turano stories are the perfect books to escape into, and Storing Up Trouble proved to be just the medicine I needed at this time.
I really did love everything about this novel — the romance builds slowly, realistically, and so sweetly, and the humor is perfect. I laughed out loud several times and forced my husband to listen as I read several passages to him so he could laugh too! I also thoroughly enjoyed the bit of mystery and the several “street brawls” that broke out. Watching Norman ride to Beatrix’s rescue several times are some of the best moments in the book. Norman is my absolute favorite character. He stole my reader's heart the moment he attempted to save Beatrix from her “crazy” aunt. I appreciate Norman’s journey from arrogant, self-centered scientist to selfless, considerate knight-in-shining-armor. I love how his friendship with his best friend, Theodosia, went from something he used to something he cherished and learned to appreciate. And, I love, love, love that Beatrix is the catalyst to Norman’s character transformation. Because isn’t it the truth — when we find our “one” on this earth we really do want to become the best version of ourselves that we possibly can. Every page of this novel is superb storytelling, but for me, Norman is what made Storing Up Trouble the best story in the American Heiresses series.
I have enjoyed every novel in the American Heiresses series, but Storing Up Trouble is my favorite and I highly recommend it. It’s well written, it’s highly engaging, it’s sweet and romantic, and it’s absolutely hilarious. If you are in the need for a historical romance to escape into, then purchase a copy of Storing Up Trouble. You will love every minute of this one!
I purchased a copy of this novel in eBook form from Amazon.com on May 4, 2020, in order to review. In no way has this influenced my review. The opinions expressed in this review are my own.
I really did love everything about this novel — the romance builds slowly, realistically, and so sweetly, and the humor is perfect. I laughed out loud several times and forced my husband to listen as I read several passages to him so he could laugh too! I also thoroughly enjoyed the bit of mystery and the several “street brawls” that broke out. Watching Norman ride to Beatrix’s rescue several times are some of the best moments in the book. Norman is my absolute favorite character. He stole my reader's heart the moment he attempted to save Beatrix from her “crazy” aunt. I appreciate Norman’s journey from arrogant, self-centered scientist to selfless, considerate knight-in-shining-armor. I love how his friendship with his best friend, Theodosia, went from something he used to something he cherished and learned to appreciate. And, I love, love, love that Beatrix is the catalyst to Norman’s character transformation. Because isn’t it the truth — when we find our “one” on this earth we really do want to become the best version of ourselves that we possibly can. Every page of this novel is superb storytelling, but for me, Norman is what made Storing Up Trouble the best story in the American Heiresses series.
I have enjoyed every novel in the American Heiresses series, but Storing Up Trouble is my favorite and I highly recommend it. It’s well written, it’s highly engaging, it’s sweet and romantic, and it’s absolutely hilarious. If you are in the need for a historical romance to escape into, then purchase a copy of Storing Up Trouble. You will love every minute of this one!
I purchased a copy of this novel in eBook form from Amazon.com on May 4, 2020, in order to review. In no way has this influenced my review. The opinions expressed in this review are my own.
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