Review: Sweet series intro with a modernized Downton Abbey vibe
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 05 21, 2014
What I liked: Amy is a wonderful, glass half full kind of character. There are so many cynical characters these days and Amy was like a breath of fresh air. She was also a nice counterpoint to the somewhat curmudgeonly Ryan, forcing him to lighten up.Morgan has said the Montgomery Manor series is her modernized version of Downton Abbey and I thought I would hate the wealthy Montgomery clan that both Amy and Ryan worked for, but I liked them quite a bit. I can’t wait to get to know them better.What didn’t work: I don’t want to spoil anything but I’m not a huge fan of secrets and If I Stay has a lot of them and it took away from the main romance for me. I would have liked if the story stuck with the romance/class issues but that’s just my preference not a reflection of the writing.It might work for you if: You enjoy lots of twists and turns with a slightly soap opera flair, class issues, a strong sense of family. This wasn’t my favorite, but I’m a huge fan of this author and will definitely continue with this series to see if click better with the other characters.