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3.55 AVERAGE
3.55 AVERAGE
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
lighthearted
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I have mixed feelings about this book. The story was well done, and I didn't like either Jacob or Mr. Lacy at first but the both grew on me. I was impressed at how the romances grow and very satisfied with the way the story ended.
My problem with the book was that it wasn't just a romance story, it was a sermon on the importance of vaccination. The story is told against the backdrop of smallpox and the main characters are both very passionate about vaccination. This is all fine, but the way it was written felt like I was getting preached at every other chapter. Vaccination was more than something the characters were passionate about, so much so that it seemed the author's secondary purpose in writing the book was to convince all the readers to get vaccinated. Again, not a bad thing, just not what I was looking for when I picked up what seemed like a fun romance. I read romances to escape the horror of the world, not be reminded of them. If that's not something that would bother you personally you'll probably like this book, it was just too preachy for my taste.
My problem with the book was that it wasn't just a romance story, it was a sermon on the importance of vaccination. The story is told against the backdrop of smallpox and the main characters are both very passionate about vaccination. This is all fine, but the way it was written felt like I was getting preached at every other chapter. Vaccination was more than something the characters were passionate about, so much so that it seemed the author's secondary purpose in writing the book was to convince all the readers to get vaccinated. Again, not a bad thing, just not what I was looking for when I picked up what seemed like a fun romance. I read romances to escape the horror of the world, not be reminded of them. If that's not something that would bother you personally you'll probably like this book, it was just too preachy for my taste.
There are so many things that I loved about this book. I love a book with multiple points of view and this book really delivers. You read the story from 3 points of view and it is so excellent.
This is my first book of Sarah McConkie and I am so excited to read more. I loved the history detailing in the story. I was taken in by the smallpox pandemic and the early form of vaccinations. I love when an author can allow the reader to really be inside of the story. I was worried at first that I would be dealing with a love triangle with the 3 points of view, and felt like it took me a few chapters to really get into the story (I am not a fan of love triangles and my brain really tries to shut them out) but with the creative writing skills of Sarah I loved being inside each character's head and watching the story evolve. After I made it a few chapters in, I didn’t put it down until I was finished. I was moved by the emotions of each character and felt like I really knew them. I was sad when the story ended because I wanted it to keep going!
This was a fantastic find on Amazon for me and I’m happy to be adding Sarah to my list of favorite authors!
This is my first book of Sarah McConkie and I am so excited to read more. I loved the history detailing in the story. I was taken in by the smallpox pandemic and the early form of vaccinations. I love when an author can allow the reader to really be inside of the story. I was worried at first that I would be dealing with a love triangle with the 3 points of view, and felt like it took me a few chapters to really get into the story (I am not a fan of love triangles and my brain really tries to shut them out) but with the creative writing skills of Sarah I loved being inside each character's head and watching the story evolve. After I made it a few chapters in, I didn’t put it down until I was finished. I was moved by the emotions of each character and felt like I really knew them. I was sad when the story ended because I wanted it to keep going!
This was a fantastic find on Amazon for me and I’m happy to be adding Sarah to my list of favorite authors!
Love the history in historical romance? Just finished the audiobook version of this book. As someone who equally enjoys the history part of historical romance, I love it when an author can balance fascinating history with a good love story. In this case, it’s the history of the small pox vaccine. I had heard of the milkmaid who had cowpox that lead to the discovery of a small pox vaccine. I never gave a thought to who would prove the validity of the vaccine and how scary it would be to be the first one to try it and then be exposed to the disease multiple times to see if it works.
Some books I believe are better listened to because if the narrators are good, they can really bring out the emotion of the characters. That’s what I enjoyed about this book. I kept thinking “just 10 minutes more.”
The story is told from three different perspectives (Miss Suzanna Spencer, Mr. Lacy, and Lord Haversley). I loved both the male and female narrators.
I only wish that the main characters had more interactions with each other. There is a reason why Suzanna holds back, but I wish there could have been more moments like when she is secretly baking bread and Lord Haversley catches her in the kitchen. There are enough twists and turns to really keep you wondering who Suzanna will end up with, if anyone at all...
If you’re looking for a historical romance audiobook to listen to, this is a good one to pick up.
I received a complimentary copy of this audiobook from Cedar Fort for my honest review. All opinions are my own and I was not required to give a positive review.
Audiobook version: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Story: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Some books I believe are better listened to because if the narrators are good, they can really bring out the emotion of the characters. That’s what I enjoyed about this book. I kept thinking “just 10 minutes more.”
The story is told from three different perspectives (Miss Suzanna Spencer, Mr. Lacy, and Lord Haversley). I loved both the male and female narrators.
I only wish that the main characters had more interactions with each other. There is a reason why Suzanna holds back, but I wish there could have been more moments like when she is secretly baking bread and Lord Haversley catches her in the kitchen. There are enough twists and turns to really keep you wondering who Suzanna will end up with, if anyone at all...
If you’re looking for a historical romance audiobook to listen to, this is a good one to pick up.
I received a complimentary copy of this audiobook from Cedar Fort for my honest review. All opinions are my own and I was not required to give a positive review.
Audiobook version: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Story: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
I love the feeling of being surprised by a book because when I go in expecting one thing and get something even better...that feeling can't be beat.
The Promise of Miss Spencer is a clean historical fiction romance set around the time of the Small Pox epidemic. We get to hear the story through THREE different perspectives which might have been my favorite part of this book.
At Suzanna's father's death bed, he makes her promise to marry a certain gentleman to assure her safety and well being. A man she may or may not have feelings for but Susanna knows so little of love, she is not quire sure what to think.
The best way to go into the book is BLIND. I do this all the time and it never ceases to increase my enjoyment of a book. Not knowing the synopsis made me enjoy the book even better. The characters are a fun and the banter was funny and charming. There were several places I smiled and I really was kept wanting to read more! Susanna, Mr. Lacey and Lord Haversley are all wonderful characters in their own right and have an equal presence within the story which I thoroughly enjoyed. The Small Pox story line adds only depth to the story but never overshadows the romance which romance lovers will rejoice in! I'm so glad Sarah let me read a copy to review because I would have missed out on a really great story!
I only do honest reviews, regardless of how I am given the book... and I can honestly say that if this is your type of genre, then add this one to your list!
The Promise of Miss Spencer is a clean historical fiction romance set around the time of the Small Pox epidemic. We get to hear the story through THREE different perspectives which might have been my favorite part of this book.
At Suzanna's father's death bed, he makes her promise to marry a certain gentleman to assure her safety and well being. A man she may or may not have feelings for but Susanna knows so little of love, she is not quire sure what to think.
The best way to go into the book is BLIND. I do this all the time and it never ceases to increase my enjoyment of a book. Not knowing the synopsis made me enjoy the book even better. The characters are a fun and the banter was funny and charming. There were several places I smiled and I really was kept wanting to read more! Susanna, Mr. Lacey and Lord Haversley are all wonderful characters in their own right and have an equal presence within the story which I thoroughly enjoyed. The Small Pox story line adds only depth to the story but never overshadows the romance which romance lovers will rejoice in! I'm so glad Sarah let me read a copy to review because I would have missed out on a really great story!
I only do honest reviews, regardless of how I am given the book... and I can honestly say that if this is your type of genre, then add this one to your list!
I feel like this story was created as a vehicle for a re-telling of the history of the smallpox vaccine.
This was a quick, clean read.
This was a quick, clean read.