A review by carleneslibrary
The Heiress of All Things Beautiful by Anita Stansfield

dark tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

Initially the story's real topics drew me in. Florence and her brother born with disabilities need to escape their abusive father, and a former stable hand helps. But the writing bored me quickly. Most of the story was the author repeating to me how Florence felt at every waking moment. It was a very much "telling instead of showing." issue

There were heavy religious themes in the book but they never felt too preachy. But then, maybe that's because I was told over and over what Florence's thoughts were and didnt care to internalize her thoughts on God or anything else. This author has the potential to be a good writer if she could learn that one skill.