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Dearest Josephine
by Caroline George
I’m still not sure I have the words to describe how I feel about this book, but here it goes…
This book took bookstagram by storm last year (at least in my circle!), and all I can say is, “Wow!” Was it worth the hype? Yes. Yes, it was.
I fell in love with this book for so many reasons:
1) Caroline George’s voice and style is mesmerizing. I’m finding I rather enjoy epistolary books, and the use of letters, texts, and emails in addition to prose was well done!
2) The characters are raw and authentic. I’m sympathetic towards Josie, Elias is a sweetheart, Faith a good friend, and Oliver…he’s ah-mazing! Also I love Norm and Martha; they’re the perfect grandparents next-door!
3) The English setting gives me all the feels. I’m partial to books set in England so this is a bonus! :)
4) The ending! Without going into spoilers, I loved the ending. I hoped it would end that way, and it did! And for what’s it worth, while Elias is a dear, I prefer Oliver so much more; he is an absolute gem! Unpopular opinion perhaps, but that’s my realistic romance view, haha!
While in the end, I still couldn’t figure out how Elias could have possibly known and written about Josie 200 years prior; that’s okay because it’s fiction, and things are possible in fiction. :)
Content: consumption of alcohol; mention of buying bras and tampons; use of word bas***d to refer to an illegitimate son; a couple nondescriptive kisses; pop culture references; text abbreviation of “oh my gosh”
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October 2023 Re-Read
Every bit as lovely the second time around! And it’s a perfect companion for a blustery autumn day.
This book took bookstagram by storm last year (at least in my circle!), and all I can say is, “Wow!” Was it worth the hype? Yes. Yes, it was.
I fell in love with this book for so many reasons:
1) Caroline George’s voice and style is mesmerizing. I’m finding I rather enjoy epistolary books, and the use of letters, texts, and emails in addition to prose was well done!
2) The characters are raw and authentic. I’m sympathetic towards Josie, Elias is a sweetheart, Faith a good friend, and Oliver…he’s ah-mazing! Also I love Norm and Martha; they’re the perfect grandparents next-door!
3) The English setting gives me all the feels. I’m partial to books set in England so this is a bonus! :)
4) The ending! Without going into spoilers, I loved the ending. I hoped it would end that way, and it did! And for what’s it worth, while Elias is a dear, I prefer Oliver so much more; he is an absolute gem! Unpopular opinion perhaps, but that’s my realistic romance view, haha!
While in the end, I still couldn’t figure out how Elias could have possibly known and written about Josie 200 years prior; that’s okay because it’s fiction, and things are possible in fiction. :)
Content: consumption of alcohol; mention of buying bras and tampons; use of word bas***d to refer to an illegitimate son; a couple nondescriptive kisses; pop culture references; text abbreviation of “oh my gosh”
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October 2023 Re-Read
Every bit as lovely the second time around! And it’s a perfect companion for a blustery autumn day.