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A review by iam
Finley Embraces Heart & Home by Anyta Sunday
4.0
NGL, I wasn't thrilled when I saw this book was about stepsiblings falling in love. But I enjoyed the rest of the series, and I trust Anyta Sunday to write a good romance, so I gave it a chance.
It was a good book. The writing style flowed easily and it was quick to read.
What I enjoyed about it most was the various relationships, and how bittersweet so many of them were: there was so much love and affection, but also so much hurt and pain between the various members of the past. They are all so in love, and loving, and close and dear to each other, and yet they keep hurting each other without intent. This applies to all sorts of relationships, family, friends, and romantic ones.
All these relationships were handled incredibly well, and I really am impressed with how much the book made me care for all these characters, even the ones who on first glance don't seem like good people, or the ones that weren't actually all that important to the plot. They still all got a personality and were unique and well-rounded, no matter their on-page time.
Nevertheless, I am torn about the whole stepbrother thing. I wish it hadn't been there, but it was also such an integral part of the plot that without it this wouldn't really have been possible. It's a hard thing to get over, but also handled rather well in the end.
As usual, I cannot comment on the actual retelling part, as I have not read Mansfield Park (or any other of Jane Austen's works). The book can absolutely be read on its own, however, and while character(s) from previous books in the series appear, it can definitely stand on its own.
I received an ARC and reviewed honestly and voluntarily.
It was a good book. The writing style flowed easily and it was quick to read.
What I enjoyed about it most was the various relationships, and how bittersweet so many of them were: there was so much love and affection, but also so much hurt and pain between the various members of the past. They are all so in love, and loving, and close and dear to each other, and yet they keep hurting each other without intent. This applies to all sorts of relationships, family, friends, and romantic ones.
All these relationships were handled incredibly well, and I really am impressed with how much the book made me care for all these characters, even the ones who on first glance don't seem like good people, or the ones that weren't actually all that important to the plot. They still all got a personality and were unique and well-rounded, no matter their on-page time.
Nevertheless, I am torn about the whole stepbrother thing. I wish it hadn't been there, but it was also such an integral part of the plot that without it this wouldn't really have been possible. It's a hard thing to get over, but also handled rather well in the end.
As usual, I cannot comment on the actual retelling part, as I have not read Mansfield Park (or any other of Jane Austen's works). The book can absolutely be read on its own, however, and while character(s) from previous books in the series appear, it can definitely stand on its own.
I received an ARC and reviewed honestly and voluntarily.