Review: Atmospheric, Engaging & Resonant
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 09 1, 2013
I'm always trying to broaden my reading horizons, so I thought I'd give a historical romance a try. (My only other attempt, many years ago, was one of Jane Austen's books, and while I can't remember which one it was, I do recall that I gave up after 50 pages because it was so boring. I know, I'm probably not part of her target audience, but the fact remains I didn't enjoy it one bit.)Anyway, I'm not sure how or why I alighted on Katerina's Dreams, but I noticed it wasn't too long, and the theme of past lives was one that has always intrigued me, so I gave it a go.The story starts off at a brisk pace, and you get to meet the main characters very quickly.The heroine is really very lovable, and the hero, once you get to meet him, is a bit of a Prince Charming.While the supporting cast are all very credible, the only tiny jar for me was the fact it painted a picture of servant life that was not exactly what I'd been expecting. But maybe that's just because I'm not really into history - fictional or otherwise.As best I can tell, the language is authentic for the period, as are all the household customs that are engagingly described, which is clearly important in a historical piece.All in all, I thoroughly enjoyed this romance, and I have to say that's probably because it resonated in part with my own experiences.I look forward to the next book in this series.