Review: I'm Sad It's Over
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 6, 2014
This is, as far as I know, the last book in the Enlightenment series. I didn't want to like these book...in fact, I bought the first 2 and they sat on my Kindle for MONTHS before I finally read the first one. They're set in 19th Century Scotland, and being both a Scot and a historian, I usually can't stomach them. A large percentage of historical novels set in Scotland lean toward the romantic side and completely skip the historical accuracy. Joanna Chambers has completely renewed my faith in historical fiction set in Scotland. This final instalment was incredible. The description, the emotional wrangling both boys go through, and the way in which she brought full circle the story of Euan and Elizabeth was spectacular. The scenery was so vibrant I actually felt like I was IN Perth...and I could smell Edinburgh. This book can, possibly, be read as a stand-alone, but don't. Buy all three books, start at the beginning, and be prepared to laugh, cry, and feel frustration and anguish along with the characters. Once you do that, you'll understand "love should not be denied." I desperately hope Ms. Chambers has a new series started, because she's incredible.