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kengore's review
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
cranberrytarts's review
4.0
This was recommended to me via Twitter. I struggled to get into this book during the first few chapters. It was pretty over-the-top campy. Once I accepted the fact that it was going to be a slapstick comedy, I fell into it. The romance was very well done. I truly enjoyed it. Plus, the antics of the heroine, her sister and the other cast of characters were very entertaining. An excellent read.
takethyme's review
5.0
This book is the reason I love to read romances. It is a heady aroma of words. Rebecca Paisley takes a simple idea that has been done before. This time it is about two adults, one human and one a fairy, that melt with need. Splendor, what a name(!), for she is indeed a splendor. Patient, giving and funny is part of her nature and you love her for it. Jourdian Amberville is the 'Trinity' and our hero. Handsome in looks with a wealth that is unlimited but a personality that reminds me of a well; he is both deep and dark at times. Three traits that heroes in other stories have had but he is the balance to Splendor. If you are like me you'll become frustrated with him but his flaws are necessary to the story. He is the ying to Splendor's yang.
The story's secondary characters are as amusing to read about as our hero and heroine's adventures. 'Delicious', that supplies surprises when you least expect it. Emil (Ms. Paisley's real-life father's name), the cousin, with his sage advice and easy temperament that pull at you. Harmony, Splendor's sister, and her counter-balance. Impatient, often jealous and hurtful but you love her for it. When was the last time you loved a villainous person? Even the household staff are people you will care about. Ms. Paisley draws you into this adult fairy tale and, oh, how much fun you will have reading their story!
The author adds so many infusions of humorous moments that I caught myself grinning or breaking out in laughter when I thought something else might happen. Be sure and read her memories of her Uncle Van before the story starts and you will understand where Ms. Paisley got some of her comical propensities from; the man who made her dare to be the woman she became. A BASKET OF WISHES won the 1995 RRA Best Love and Laughter award and 1995 RT Reviewers' Choice—Historical Romance Fantasy distinction. If you love romances as I do and want something special to read try Ms. Paisley's A BASKET OF WISHES.
The story's secondary characters are as amusing to read about as our hero and heroine's adventures. 'Delicious', that supplies surprises when you least expect it. Emil (Ms. Paisley's real-life father's name), the cousin, with his sage advice and easy temperament that pull at you. Harmony, Splendor's sister, and her counter-balance. Impatient, often jealous and hurtful but you love her for it. When was the last time you loved a villainous person? Even the household staff are people you will care about. Ms. Paisley draws you into this adult fairy tale and, oh, how much fun you will have reading their story!
The author adds so many infusions of humorous moments that I caught myself grinning or breaking out in laughter when I thought something else might happen. Be sure and read her memories of her Uncle Van before the story starts and you will understand where Ms. Paisley got some of her comical propensities from; the man who made her dare to be the woman she became. A BASKET OF WISHES won the 1995 RRA Best Love and Laughter award and 1995 RT Reviewers' Choice—Historical Romance Fantasy distinction. If you love romances as I do and want something special to read try Ms. Paisley's A BASKET OF WISHES.
lauriereadslohf's review
5.0
If you are looking for a pick-me-up kind of book and don't mind a little silliness this is the one to find! I absolutely loved this story about a whimsical fairy princess who is destined to marry a human in order to save her race from possible extinction.
Splendor, the fairy princess of Pillywiggin, is thrilled to learn from her Father that Jourdian, the Duke she has been admiring & watching over since childhood, is the chosen human to sire the first half human/half faery child. All Jourdian ever wanted was a plain, boring wife, one who would bear him children and cause him no trouble. Then Splendor and her magic enters his life and Jourdain's safe orderly world is suddenly turned upside down. The only hitch is that Splendor only has three months to convince Jourdian to marry her and conceive before she must return to Pillywiggin or else she may die . . . unless she convinces Jourdian to fall in love with her.
This is a magical story that put a smile on my face and had me laughing out loud. Trust me, I never do that kind of thing. Splendor's innocence and antics are adorable, sometimes silly and always hilarious, I've never read another heroine quite like her. Anyone who loves a pure romantic fantasy, lots of humor and a sensual love story should read this ASAP.
Splendor, the fairy princess of Pillywiggin, is thrilled to learn from her Father that Jourdian, the Duke she has been admiring & watching over since childhood, is the chosen human to sire the first half human/half faery child. All Jourdian ever wanted was a plain, boring wife, one who would bear him children and cause him no trouble. Then Splendor and her magic enters his life and Jourdain's safe orderly world is suddenly turned upside down. The only hitch is that Splendor only has three months to convince Jourdian to marry her and conceive before she must return to Pillywiggin or else she may die . . . unless she convinces Jourdian to fall in love with her.
This is a magical story that put a smile on my face and had me laughing out loud. Trust me, I never do that kind of thing. Splendor's innocence and antics are adorable, sometimes silly and always hilarious, I've never read another heroine quite like her. Anyone who loves a pure romantic fantasy, lots of humor and a sensual love story should read this ASAP.
eminwords's review
2.0
it was entertaining, more than a little silly, but the had issues with it than its silliness.
just as side note, as a person who stutters giving someone else a character's stutter as punishment is really offensive. its like giving away a part of their identity, because like it or not our stutter is part of who we are. we might improve on it, undergo therapy but treating a part of our identity as a burden or a punishment to pass on others who are "bad" and therefore "deserve it" is really shitty.
also it might seem wrong to ascribe this standards to a book published so long ago, but trans people have existed before that, genitalia ≠gender
just as side note, as a person who stutters giving someone else a character's stutter as punishment is really offensive. its like giving away a part of their identity, because like it or not our stutter is part of who we are. we might improve on it, undergo therapy but treating a part of our identity as a burden or a punishment to pass on others who are "bad" and therefore "deserve it" is really shitty.
also it might seem wrong to ascribe this standards to a book published so long ago, but trans people have existed before that, genitalia ≠gender
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