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A review by bchristian541
Vale by Tess Bentley
emotional
tense
medium-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
4.0
Vale was unhappy in a toxic marriage when one day, while visiting the neighborhood cemetary, she was visited by a strange man by the name of John Emberley. John grabbed Vale's hand and the next thing she knew, she was in England during the 1800's. Completely terrified, Vale ran and tried to hide in a tree. The master of the manor where the orchard is located found her and coaxed her down. The master, Edward Emberley, took Vale in and cared for her. Vale is stricken with grief when she realizes that she is stuck in that time period and cannot return home, fearing she will never see her two small children again. One night, Edward awakes her to see the witch family of the ton. There, Gildi, tells Vale of a vision that she saw. One were Vale has her children with none other than Edward himself. Gildi warns Vale that the only person stopping her from ensuring that this happens is Vale herself. Can Vale overcome her depression and some obstacles that try to get in her way or does Gildi's vision come true? Find out in 'Vale'.
All of the feelings in this book are realistic and many of the characters are lovable. Some you will learn to love as the story progresses. Twists and turns occur towards the end of the book. The beginning of the book focues on the trials that Vale endures while being in a different time period and while grieving her children. I do feel like there was too much focus on Vale's depression, even though it was understandable, and less on the other characters and their stories. The very beginning drew me in and then I did not get fully interested in it again until about halfway through. "Dear reader" was used a good bit as well and it threw me off. I like to feel as though I am a part of the story myself, but the use of that phrase took that aspect away.
Overall, I enjoyed "Vale". It was my first time-travel romance and I am glad that I read it. It is a slow burn with some suspense as well.
All of the feelings in this book are realistic and many of the characters are lovable. Some you will learn to love as the story progresses. Twists and turns occur towards the end of the book. The beginning of the book focues on the trials that Vale endures while being in a different time period and while grieving her children. I do feel like there was too much focus on Vale's depression, even though it was understandable, and less on the other characters and their stories. The very beginning drew me in and then I did not get fully interested in it again until about halfway through. "Dear reader" was used a good bit as well and it threw me off. I like to feel as though I am a part of the story myself, but the use of that phrase took that aspect away.
Overall, I enjoyed "Vale". It was my first time-travel romance and I am glad that I read it. It is a slow burn with some suspense as well.