A tale of slight hauntings, which becomes the vehicle under which Darcy and Elizabeth fall in love. It also provides CaroliLove is the show stopper...
A tale of slight hauntings, which becomes the vehicle under which Darcy and Elizabeth fall in love. It also provides Caroline with enough distraction, thereby leaving both couples the freedom to develop their relationships.
For all the mild, mysterious undertones, those all take a back seat to the love story and the reader gets no answers and there are no mysteries solved, in relation to hints of haunting.
I appreciated the slow way our dear couple are able to get to know each other and in Elizabeth's case, alter her original opinion of Darcy.
A sweet story, no major angst, just an entertaining read, with some cute scenes for our beloved couple.
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There enough little changes to shake up the canon story. Aside from ourAn imperfect Jane, for a change
Not a mean Jane, just a human and fallible one.
There enough little changes to shake up the canon story. Aside from our dear couple having a slightly easier time of it than usual, for me it is Jane who takes center stage.
With Bingley's abandonment, Jane is primed to be flattered by Wickham's charm. She also shows a multitude of emotions, from depression, temper, coldness towards Elizabeth (shocking!) and fear. Even the tiny snippet we learn of Bingley and Jane in the epilogue the author keeps it consistent with not so perfect Jane!
All these things make this story interesting enough to make it worth the read.
What I didn't like was the length, due to being both wordy and repetitive. I admit to the desire of wanting to skim, a lot. In my opinion this story could have been tighter and shorter.
I am also never a fan of lust taking place of story. I want to see Darcy and Elizabeth actually get to know each other and talk. I missed real interaction between them in this story, there just didn't seem to be enough onscreen couple time. There were many thought processes in which we read about their hopes, physical sensations and needs, etc. For those who do like to read it, you will definitely enjoy.
Worth the read for something a little different, but not a reread for me. 3.5*
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Reading as if it is more dramatic than a Turkish telenovela
Not sure the author meant things to be a serious work book or not. I however, could not takReading as if it is more dramatic than a Turkish telenovela
Not sure the author meant things to be a serious work book or not. I however, could not take it seriously, but read it more as black comedy, with an emphasis on the comedy.
There were a few fairly dark dramatic moments, but for the most part it was a caricature variation with everything and everyone amped up to the times thousands.
With that mindset, it's a hysterical book. With perfect, pollyanna Bennet girls, a handsome royal from halfway around the world and greedy evil bad ones who all get their just desserts, and who were so dimwitted they couldn't see everytime they literally dug their own grave.
By the end, there were so many characters involved, on the side of good and righteous, and they called each other son, brother, father, uncle etc, I couldn't keep track of who was who to whom.
Also, it could be a drinking game book. Where one takes a shot every time someone said I will make them pay, or I will kill them, or they will know my wrath... It was said a lot! And oh my gosh the swooning, that could make a whole other game!
All that being said, it is an entertaining merge of our beloved Pride and Prejudice and some far culture. The author has a great imagination!...more
This is a very sweet story, with little angst aside from a tiny emotional bump experienced by the main female character. Anyone looking for a calm andThis is a very sweet story, with little angst aside from a tiny emotional bump experienced by the main female character. Anyone looking for a calm and sweet read, with an endearing ending, this is a good choice.
I am not sure the author did herself justice by placing this in regency era. The one glaring hole in the plot seemed far fetched. As the daughter of their highly esteemed reverend, invited particularly to spend the season in London, there is *no way* chaperonage would have been so lax as to afford her multiple times to sneak away for serious make out sessions. Not to mention, it paints her dear girl friends in such a selfish light, as they get to dance the night away at every ball, leaving the poor parsons daughter to stand by as a lonesome wallflower, primed to be plucked by a young, very immature, rakish wannabe.
I also found it to be slow going. I can't tell if it's because there was little drama, or if it was due to lack of depth in the characters. Probably a little of both. I kept wanting to skip ahead to get to the point of the story. I just could not invest in any of the characters, everyone was sweet and good, but we weren't really exposed to their thoughts or growth development - aside from the 2 MCs. I missed learning about their process of falling for that particular person, especially considering how polar they were, in age, consequence and personality.
One more thing that bugged me. The main female character slips up and confesses to her love, so he knows the score and won't think her perfect. When they come to an understanding, there is a will they-won't they kiss moment. Then the male character says something about waiting to kiss his till she is his wife (after she had confessed to him of her London 'affair'). Talk about kicking a dog when its down- Yikes! I have a feeling how it reads may not be what the author intended, but in that case, Dude rewrite that line! On the other hand it could be a metaphor in regards to christianity and it would definitely go right over my little orthodox Jewish head..
It is prettily written and a lovely gesture from the author as an ode to her real-life love story.
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A wonderfully entertaining mash up of our beloved Pride and Prejudice characters and sci-fantasy.
The author creatThe joys of mages, dragons and Talent
A wonderfully entertaining mash up of our beloved Pride and Prejudice characters and sci-fantasy.
The author creates an alternate universe of magic and fea. gentlefolk are linked to their land by Talent. Dragons and other creatures are fea folk, but I have a feeling we haven't scratched the surface of that part of the magical story.
The drama comes from a secret mission to assassinate Napoleon. When Darcy meets Elizabeth, parts of the plan may have greater success if they wed, and she becomes pregnant.
There are plenty of new characters and extended Bennet family living in Wales, including Granny- Elizabeth's great grandmother! And Darcy's mother is alive with her own secrets and backstory.
There was a lot of lust and instant physical, passionate attraction. ( Although not too detailed). I am never a fan of lust and sex taking the place of actual story or building a relationship by words and deeds. Thank goodness there is plenty of story to be center stage.
An exciting read, it was almost impossible to put down.
As the series is a trilogy, the end of this book is no where near to reaching the end of the story. Hopefully we won't have to wait too long for the next book. ...more
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