Review: A Lovely, Quick Story
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 01 17, 2014
PART ONE:Eloisa James kicks off her first serial beautifully, giving the readers a peak into the background of Grace and Colin's life.I can certainly connect with Grave. She's nothing like her younger sister Lily, who is prizes for her beauty, charm and warmth. Grace is more of the quiet and kind wallflower. After years of writing to Colin, hoping he would finally see how much she loves him, she has hear heart broken when he visits and asks for Lily's hand instead.Colin...oh Colin. You've been through a great deal, served your country when you never wanted to kill anyone. But will you realize that true prize you can have, before it's too late?4 STARS! A lovely introduction, and one I quickly read, anxious for more. I can only hope that the remaining two parts are just as wonderful as this one!PART TWO:Colin is finally home--honorably discharged for his wounds. After years of sailing into war, returning unscathed, his luck has finally run out. At this point, it is unclear whether he will regain his sight, but either way he is not the same young man Grace fell in love with all those years ago. Yet love him she does...but can he ever love her back?4 STARS! Another lovely episode from the talented hands of Eloisa James, in part two we see that Colin does indeed have thoughts for Grace. But their HEA isn't quiet here yet. I look forward to it thought, as I find myself caught up in their story, not wanting to leave just yet.PART THREE:With this final installment in this serial, Grace and Colin finally get the HEA they both deserve.What I loved most about this novella wasn't the love scenes, but rather when Colin pulled out all of Grace's letters, wrote the reply he was never able to before, and read them to her. Not only did this help to heal him, but it helpe to strengthen their relationship as well, as Grace finally knew he trusted her with his past.3.5 STARS! A fine finale to Eloisa James' first attempt at a serial, and one that you can easily read from start to finish with a smile on your face. I'll admit I'm not enthusiastic about the thought of reading serials often, but when done well, such as this one, I think it's something I can enjoy once in a while.~ * ~ * ~For my full review, including favorite book quotes, please visit my blog, TBQ's Book Palace.Complimentary copy provided by author/publisher for an honest review*Note: Review originally posted on my blog March 2013, one post for each part of the serial.TheBookQueen