Review: A Fun, Quick Read
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 01 29, 2014
This story was a fun read. As a fan of Downton Abbey, I liked the play on the show and the incorporation of reality tv to the storyline. I enjoyed getting to know the characters and felt they were well-developed and fun to know. I felt this author did a splendid job with the "upstairs/downstairs" element of the house and the differences between both mansions up for the grand prize was fun to see.What really impressed me was the author's ability to make the reader feel and understand the struggle Gemma had going from her normal life to that of an aristocrat. I could definitely put myself in her shoes and know that if it had happened to me, I would also need to escape and put my "Gemma" clothes back on for a little while. It's easy to lose yourself, and I found Gemma's fear of that happening to be so real.I will definitely be looking forward for more from this talented author. I hope there's a sequel in the works, I'd love to know what happens with Abbey.