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A review by karenthornell
The Lady in the Coppergate Tower by Nancy Campbell Allen
5.0
Once again, Nancy Campbell Allen did NOT disappoint! This book was thrilling to read and left me feeling oh so satisfied when I finally finished it (in less than 24 hours...) So let's jump right into the things I loved!
To start, there was fantastic characterization. The author did a fantastic job creating villains that you love to hate, and main characters that you just swoon over. Hazel was a very relatable character with her self-doubts and small quirks, and it was wonderful to watch her grow into herself. And Sam, though rather too perfect, was funny, intelligent, and handsome--a rather formidable combination. Their romance was so sweet and I absolutely loved that it was built off a solid friendship. Additionally, there weren't major miscommunications in their love for one another keeping the two apart, something that is always preferable. In fact, at times I felt like the romance took a backseat to the fantastic plot line.
From the second I picked up this book, I could hardly put it down not only because of the romance, but largely because of the exciting plot line that Allen wove for the reader. It was a highly entertaining take on the story of Rapunzel, with fun little facets from the original sprinkled throughout. I was sucked into the story and enjoyed every little discovery and roadblock that the characters encountered. Honestly, the only thing I did not love about this book was the cover-- I didn't feel it portrayed the characters in the best way.
I'm already looking forward to the next book in the series, and cannot wait to see who's story we get to read about next! Oh and P.S. I loved Sam's automaton and could not get enough of him!
A big thank you to NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book.
To start, there was fantastic characterization. The author did a fantastic job creating villains that you love to hate, and main characters that you just swoon over. Hazel was a very relatable character with her self-doubts and small quirks, and it was wonderful to watch her grow into herself. And Sam, though rather too perfect, was funny, intelligent, and handsome--a rather formidable combination. Their romance was so sweet and I absolutely loved that it was built off a solid friendship. Additionally, there weren't major miscommunications in their love for one another keeping the two apart, something that is always preferable. In fact, at times I felt like the romance took a backseat to the fantastic plot line.
From the second I picked up this book, I could hardly put it down not only because of the romance, but largely because of the exciting plot line that Allen wove for the reader. It was a highly entertaining take on the story of Rapunzel, with fun little facets from the original sprinkled throughout. I was sucked into the story and enjoyed every little discovery and roadblock that the characters encountered. Honestly, the only thing I did not love about this book was the cover-- I didn't feel it portrayed the characters in the best way.
I'm already looking forward to the next book in the series, and cannot wait to see who's story we get to read about next! Oh and P.S. I loved Sam's automaton and could not get enough of him!
A big thank you to NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book.