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thenexthing's review against another edition
DNF at 8%. Great premise, and I wanted to like this book! The execution is…stilted. It’s either someone’s first story or their editor hates them. Maybe both.
I looked it past the first few spelling errors and grammar issues, because sometimes things happen in digital editions, but the awkward prose seemed to be getting more awkward, not improving. I don’t typically have strong grammar opinions, but tense changes mid-sentence, sentence fragments everywhere, and “the elder,” were combined with details and backstory that didn’t add to the story.
Very unfortunate :(
I looked it past the first few spelling errors and grammar issues, because sometimes things happen in digital editions, but the awkward prose seemed to be getting more awkward, not improving. I don’t typically have strong grammar opinions, but tense changes mid-sentence, sentence fragments everywhere, and “the elder,” were combined with details and backstory that didn’t add to the story.
Very unfortunate :(
showell's review against another edition
4.0
The weekend I treated myself to A Magical Inheritance was one of the happiest reading weekends I experienced last June. Strong female characters. A sprinkling of magic. Period costumes. All delightful. But what really kept me hooked were the deliciously dysfunctional family dynamics. I am really looking forward to the next entry in this series.
nelsonseye's review against another edition
4.0
I quite enjoyed A Magical Inheritance. Elizabeth was a sympathetic protagonist and my heart hurt for her and her circumstances. The secondary characters were well realized, and I really appreciated Elizabeth's friendship Maria. I also liked Maria and her husband's battles/banter. My actual rating is between three and four stars, but I rounded up for some well executed confrontation scenes. While not entirely happy with the book's resolution, I do feel it was appropriate, and it will be interesting to see where the story goes.
sb0112358's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
4.5
westcoastchelle's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Ugh. What a disappointment. The plot itself was actually interesting, I was excited for the premise of this book. But the main character is absolutely insufferable. I think she was meant to be good but comes across as asinine. Maybe future books in the series would see her grow more but I don't think I could stomach it.
She waffles from falling to pieces to excusing and supporting her own abuse at the hands of her family. The ending made no freaking sense.
She waffles from falling to pieces to excusing and supporting her own abuse at the hands of her family. The ending made no freaking sense.
nelsonseye's review
4.0
I quite enjoyed A Magical Inheritance. Elizabeth was a sympathetic protagonist and my heart hurt for her and her circumstances. The secondary characters were well realized, and I really appreciated Elizabeth's friendship Maria. I also liked Maria and her husband's battles/banter. My actual rating is between three and four stars, but I rounded up for some well executed confrontation scenes. While not entirely happy with the book's resolution, I do feel it was appropriate, and it will be interesting to see where the story goes.
obviousthings's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
astroprojection's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
kristick's review against another edition
5.0
Around the Year (ATY) 2020 Prompt #5: First book in a series new to you.
Loved this book! Great characters and a setting that felt real. Regency England with magic, with a group of female friends working together to bring the Occult studies back to women. The Royal Occult Society, which excluded women, reminded me of the all-male Royal Society of the time.
Loved this book! Great characters and a setting that felt real. Regency England with magic, with a group of female friends working together to bring the Occult studies back to women. The Royal Occult Society, which excluded women, reminded me of the all-male Royal Society of the time.