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A review by kristi518
The Ladies of Ivy Cottage by Julie Klassen
4.0
I love books about books and libraries so when I came across this book and discovered one of the characters opens a circulating library I was giddy with excitement. But this book isn't just about Rachel Ashford and her library. It's about all the ladies we met in the first installment of the series and the men in their lives.
Even though I had read the first book in the series I found myself having to have a bit of time to reacquaint myself with the characters. There are several and I wish there was a "who's who" list at the front. I admit I had a bit of a hard time keeping them all sorted out at first but once I got into the book and my memory was jogged it was like revisiting old friends. My favorite character in this book is Rachel, and not just because she opens a library. Even though I did envy her a bit for that. I really enjoyed the dynamic of the relationship between Rachel and Sir Timothy. I appreciated the way the author kept me guessing as to what was going to happen with these two characters. The way she built up the uncertainty of their relationship made it that much more enjoyable to read.
The pace of this story is steady which I found to be nice. This book isn't just about Rachel and her library and relationship with Sir Timothy but it also includes storylines of other characters. The author switches from character to character in a way that flows nicely and leaves you wondering what it going to happen next. The lives of all the characters intertwine in a way that is realistic to friendship and life in a small village. I think the author portrayed the life of women of various ages and stages of their lives in a way that fit the time period. Even though the women in this book are somewhat independent they still were under the watchful eyes of family and others.
If you like Regency-era romances that include a bit of a mystery with storyline twists and turns this book is one you will truly enjoy. There is a little something for everyone in this book including a swoon-worthy moment if you're into that kind of thing. Even though this is the second book in the series I think it could be read as a standalone. If you'd like to get to know the characters backstories then definitely read the first book before delving into this one. Happy reading!!
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher and was not required to write a review. All opinions are mine.
Even though I had read the first book in the series I found myself having to have a bit of time to reacquaint myself with the characters. There are several and I wish there was a "who's who" list at the front. I admit I had a bit of a hard time keeping them all sorted out at first but once I got into the book and my memory was jogged it was like revisiting old friends. My favorite character in this book is Rachel, and not just because she opens a library. Even though I did envy her a bit for that. I really enjoyed the dynamic of the relationship between Rachel and Sir Timothy. I appreciated the way the author kept me guessing as to what was going to happen with these two characters. The way she built up the uncertainty of their relationship made it that much more enjoyable to read.
The pace of this story is steady which I found to be nice. This book isn't just about Rachel and her library and relationship with Sir Timothy but it also includes storylines of other characters. The author switches from character to character in a way that flows nicely and leaves you wondering what it going to happen next. The lives of all the characters intertwine in a way that is realistic to friendship and life in a small village. I think the author portrayed the life of women of various ages and stages of their lives in a way that fit the time period. Even though the women in this book are somewhat independent they still were under the watchful eyes of family and others.
If you like Regency-era romances that include a bit of a mystery with storyline twists and turns this book is one you will truly enjoy. There is a little something for everyone in this book including a swoon-worthy moment if you're into that kind of thing. Even though this is the second book in the series I think it could be read as a standalone. If you'd like to get to know the characters backstories then definitely read the first book before delving into this one. Happy reading!!
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher and was not required to write a review. All opinions are mine.