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A review by alisonb
The Laird by Grace Burrowes
4.0
This was a slow but satisfying read about two people who married young and are separated for nine years. After reuniting, Brenna and Michael spend the entirety of the book getting to know one another as husband and wife.
This is a story in which child abuse is a prevalent and dark fact that lurks beneath Brenna’s skin and causes her to erect physical and psychological walls of protection around her person. And because of this, having Michael be the antithesis of her experience was so vital.
I adored Michael as an insightful partner to Brenna. He exhibited gentleness and patience towards her throughout the story and gave her space to confide in him.
While there was a slow and quiet way about this story, I felt that it was appropriate and well done in lieu of the sensitive nature of the trauma experienced by the heroine.
I believe it is important to give a content warning in that the child abuse is sexual in nature and is described by the heroine in more detail late in the story. It is done in a matter of fact way as Michael listens, and is followed by a ceremony in which a sense of closure is given for those involved.
The love story between Brenna and Michael is beautifully done and I would recommend this book for Grace Burrowes fans. She did a terrific job of balancing a difficult reality and giving Brenna and Michael a beautiful HEA at the same time.
This is a story in which child abuse is a prevalent and dark fact that lurks beneath Brenna’s skin and causes her to erect physical and psychological walls of protection around her person. And because of this, having Michael be the antithesis of her experience was so vital.
I adored Michael as an insightful partner to Brenna. He exhibited gentleness and patience towards her throughout the story and gave her space to confide in him.
While there was a slow and quiet way about this story, I felt that it was appropriate and well done in lieu of the sensitive nature of the trauma experienced by the heroine.
I believe it is important to give a content warning in that the child abuse is sexual in nature and is described by the heroine in more detail late in the story. It is done in a matter of fact way as Michael listens, and is followed by a ceremony in which a sense of closure is given for those involved.
The love story between Brenna and Michael is beautifully done and I would recommend this book for Grace Burrowes fans. She did a terrific job of balancing a difficult reality and giving Brenna and Michael a beautiful HEA at the same time.