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A review by thewordslinger
Jewels of the Sun by Nora Roberts
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I can always count on Nora Roberts to make me smile and laugh and cry in the span of a 6 hour reading session.
I don't really know what to say about this other than it is the definition of cozy romance. The story is sweet and funny and full of whimsy. It's got all the great lore of Ireland with a bit of the paranormal tossed in for good measure.
It also doesn't really take itself too seriously--we're not really here to learn any major life lessons or win any literary awards.
I've never been to Ireland (even though that's my heritage) but this book makes me nostalgic for it regardless. Obviously, this is romanticized to the extreme, but Ardmore's just the sort of place (where everybody knows everybody else and the village is basically one giant extended family) I want for myself--regardless of country.
I loved watching Jude learn what makes her happy. Watching her grow from this neurotic automaton to a woman who's not afraid to stand up for herself was refreshing.
Likewise, I loved Aiden. His confidence, and also his flaws.
And all the side characters--gah. I really just want to pick up and move to a small town now.
The paranormal/faerie stuff was a little confusing. And I'm hoping it's going to be a common thread throughout the trilogy, because that aspect of the story doesn't at all feel like it found any sort of conclusion.
Anyway, these are shaping up to be easy, comfort reads for me; 4 stars just for the vibes.
I don't really know what to say about this other than it is the definition of cozy romance. The story is sweet and funny and full of whimsy. It's got all the great lore of Ireland with a bit of the paranormal tossed in for good measure.
It also doesn't really take itself too seriously--we're not really here to learn any major life lessons or win any literary awards.
I've never been to Ireland (even though that's my heritage) but this book makes me nostalgic for it regardless. Obviously, this is romanticized to the extreme, but Ardmore's just the sort of place (where everybody knows everybody else and the village is basically one giant extended family) I want for myself--regardless of country.
I loved watching Jude learn what makes her happy. Watching her grow from this neurotic automaton to a woman who's not afraid to stand up for herself was refreshing.
Likewise, I loved Aiden. His confidence, and also his flaws.
And all the side characters--gah. I really just want to pick up and move to a small town now.
The paranormal/faerie stuff was a little confusing. And I'm hoping it's going to be a common thread throughout the trilogy, because that aspect of the story doesn't at all feel like it found any sort of conclusion.
Anyway, these are shaping up to be easy, comfort reads for me; 4 stars just for the vibes.