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Boarding School from the teacher's side. I wanted to go to boarding school badly and can relate to Colgan's thoughts in her prelude to the book. So glad it came into my lineup under her real name instead of the nom de plume Jane Beaton.

ello_mehry's review

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3.0

Another fun, easy read. This one came up while searching the Libby App and, it being about a boarding school, I was in. Overall, I enjoyed this book and the characters portrayed in it. I can't say I was invested in this book or that it caused me to think too much, but I also wouldn't say that's a bad thing. I'm looking forward to book #2.

mrsmeryhew's review against another edition

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slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

timon's review

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emotional hopeful lighthearted relaxing slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No

3.75

christinavarela's review against another edition

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1.0

Disappointed. Jenny Colgan is part of my love for small European towns & quirky characters. A new series, sure why not? I’m not sure that I will read the other books. I did not feel connected to any of the characters. Part of it being that the story jumped between too many characters. I also took issue with the way she described the public school and students of Maggie’s previous school. I kept thinking it would get better but it did not. The ending was anticlimactic but then I remembered this is part of a series, but still give us a reason to keep reading.

bookishwithwine's review against another edition

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4.0

I believe every book I have read that takes place at a boarding school has been a thriller so this was a nice change in pace. Chapters that alternate between characters is always fascinating to me, and this was no exception. I loved getting the perspective of the student and then the teacher. My favorite character was new teacher Maggie. I can't wait to see what happens next!

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