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whitmc's review against another edition
5.0
I have already gifted this book twice since finishing it. It's one of those that burrow into your soul and just stays there, moments from the book become your memories and pop up in your head like your own thoughts. Spans the world, time and the lives of two people who are so incredibly in love and meant for each other, but also recognizes that the solid foundation of love doesn't mean things will be easy, it just means you know who your person is. The way Posey was able to write about the conflict between the independence of wanting something for yourself versus the obligation of a partnership is remarkable, and something I have not seen done so well in anything else I have read. And his ability to recognize that specific pull for a woman, and a woman during that time, who is so damn smart, it took my breath away at moments. I will press this book into the hands of so many more people in the months and years to come, and eagerly anticipate the next Posey book.
zfletch's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
elenser's review against another edition
2.0
This was a random grab when another library hold fell through. The early pages had me hooked and excited by where I thought the story was going. Unfortunately most of the book ends up slow-paced and full of repetition. The main theme is the struggles of the two main characters' marriage and love arc, but they're both so emotionally ignorant to the other's needs it's a frustrating storyline and it feels like the author just forces the relationship.
thebookishmuggle's review against another edition
5.0
Beautifully written! Though I don’t normally read historical fiction, this one pulled me in. I loved Alec in particular, and the clever way the author describes the world (ex: “the world is quiet of cats” when there are no cats to be found). It isn’t always a happy story, but it’s a memorable one. Now I know that Christian Coulson narrated the audiobook (Tom Riddle in “HP and The Chamber of Secrets”) I’ll have to give it a listen!
soupysammy's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
deedee63's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0