Review: Brava!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 17, 2013
Wow! This book was so utterly fantastic. It was hilarious, serious, sentimental, tortured. The pallet of raw emotions used to craft this novel is vast. I honestly cannot wrap my mind around the concept of how great this book was. I sincerely hope it moves others as much as me. It isn't particularly deep, it isn't gothic, it doesn't tackle hard topics. It's just an honest love story told about true people in a very romantic time period. And it came together so well. The work is master level. The editing is sloppy - lazy editor. But the book is written so well, you are transported to Charity' s world. And what a world. I grew up in a small town with a church as the social center of my world. Times have not changed much. I won't compare myself with a paragon, but I certainly sympathize with her frustrations, her dreams, and even her fears. What a powerful response to provoke. The book did not even feel like a modern Regency - although I am sure Tristan walked around in  his shirtsleeves far too often, but I won't begrudge him that. I don't really have any complaints. The book was a great length. I suppose I could wish for a sequel or a story about Charles - let's face it, we can live without Barry's story. But I wouldn't mind visiting Charles in 15 years or so. Truly a work of art not to be missed. Very very highly recommended for all Regency Romance lovers.