I had a great reading month in April. I was hoping to read more books, but I think I always slow down a little in the springtime, which is a busy season in our home. Here are the books I read and some of my thoughts about them.
The Governess of Penwythe Hall
This is my favorite Sarah E. Ladd book so far. I loved the characters and the setting. There was lots of danger and intrigue. The suspense kept me turning the pages to find out what would happen next. If you enjoy regency or historical mystery you won't want to miss this one. I can't wait to read the next book in the series.
I received a copy of this book for free for the purpose of review.
This is my favorite Sarah E. Ladd book so far. I loved the characters and the setting. There was lots of danger and intrigue. The suspense kept me turning the pages to find out what would happen next. If you enjoy regency or historical mystery you won't want to miss this one. I can't wait to read the next book in the series.
I received a copy of this book for free for the purpose of review.
Purple Hibiscus
This book has been in my thoughts a lot since I read it. It was the April Modern Mrs. Darcy Book Club pick. The writing was excellent and the story was compelling. There was so much theology about grace and works in the story that fascinated me. I love books that teach me about other cultures. This story was set in Nigeria during a coup, but the tension was in the home of this family. The father was abusive and domineering. There is a lot of abuse, some of it is quite detailed. It's a hard read, so I don't recommend it to sensitive readers. I do recommend it if you can handle grittier stories, and you are looking for something to make you think.
This book has been in my thoughts a lot since I read it. It was the April Modern Mrs. Darcy Book Club pick. The writing was excellent and the story was compelling. There was so much theology about grace and works in the story that fascinated me. I love books that teach me about other cultures. This story was set in Nigeria during a coup, but the tension was in the home of this family. The father was abusive and domineering. There is a lot of abuse, some of it is quite detailed. It's a hard read, so I don't recommend it to sensitive readers. I do recommend it if you can handle grittier stories, and you are looking for something to make you think.
A Daring Venture
I have mixed feelings about this book. I love Elizabeth Camden's writing. I also love how she takes little known pieces of American history and weaves a story around it. Her heroines are always amazing. What I didn't love was the romantic lead, Nick. He was a class A jerk. He never grew on me. He never really made up for how mean he was to Rosalind. I enjoy good banter and chemistry, but his persona really turned me off. It's unfortunate because I thought this book had one of her best female characters. I'm definitely going to finish the series though. I just hope Nick isn't in the next book.
I have mixed feelings about this book. I love Elizabeth Camden's writing. I also love how she takes little known pieces of American history and weaves a story around it. Her heroines are always amazing. What I didn't love was the romantic lead, Nick. He was a class A jerk. He never grew on me. He never really made up for how mean he was to Rosalind. I enjoy good banter and chemistry, but his persona really turned me off. It's unfortunate because I thought this book had one of her best female characters. I'm definitely going to finish the series though. I just hope Nick isn't in the next book.
The Lighthouse Keeper's Daughter
This was an interesting story about a woman who came from a family of lighthouse keepers and the attention she received after saving the lives of several people who were shipwrecked during a storm. There were two timelines, one in the 1830s and one in the 1930s. They were both centered around lighthouses. I wasn't expecting the emotional ending. Have some tissues ready. This was a clean read although the characters make some unconventional choices that would have been frowned upon in their day. Recommended if you enjoy historical fiction.
