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A review by what_ella_reads
Fair as a Star by Mimi Matthews
4.0
My rating: 4 out of 5 stars
I heard good things about Mimi Matthews books, so I decided to check out "Fair As a Star," during my last trip to my local library.
I'm glad I did!
"Fair As a Star," is a sweet friends-to-lovers romance. Though it is short (187 pages), the story doesn't feel too rushed. How the romance between Beryl and Mark develops makes their relationship feel natural.
As for the characters themselves, I really liked both of them. Beryl is patient and generous. Mark is encouraging and thoughtful. I will say, though, that Mark felt more fully flushed out than Beryl did. I wish their had been a few more scenes that showed more aspects of her personality.
I also kinda wish their had been an prolugu, set the year before this story takes place. I think it would have added a little bit to the mystery surrounding Beryl's sudden departure to Paris.
Another thing I liked, and appreciated, about this book was how it portrayed mental illness. It did so in a sensitive and realistic way. I also I found it to be informative, since it showed the different ways Victorians viewed mental illnesses.
I would recommend this book of you are in the mood for a quick read with a clean romance.
I heard good things about Mimi Matthews books, so I decided to check out "Fair As a Star," during my last trip to my local library.
I'm glad I did!
"Fair As a Star," is a sweet friends-to-lovers romance. Though it is short (187 pages), the story doesn't feel too rushed. How the romance between Beryl and Mark develops makes their relationship feel natural.
As for the characters themselves, I really liked both of them. Beryl is patient and generous. Mark is encouraging and thoughtful. I will say, though, that Mark felt more fully flushed out than Beryl did. I wish their had been a few more scenes that showed more aspects of her personality.
I also kinda wish their had been an prolugu, set the year before this story takes place. I think it would have added a little bit to the mystery surrounding Beryl's sudden departure to Paris.
Another thing I liked, and appreciated, about this book was how it portrayed mental illness. It did so in a sensitive and realistic way. I also I found it to be informative, since it showed the different ways Victorians viewed mental illnesses.
I would recommend this book of you are in the mood for a quick read with a clean romance.