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Ashes on the Moor by Sarah M. Eden

jlsaunders's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

This quickly became one of my favorites of Eden's works. I loved the look at language and culture she expressed for the location and time period. I deeply appreciated her representation of Evangeline as a caring teacher who strove to do what was best despite her own hardships and heartaches. There is definitely an air of sadness, but it is also a story of hope and of finding one's way despite the challenges life brings us. 

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5.0

I loved this story. It is full of great characters. I enjoyed reading how they faced and overcame their challenges.

Content: clean

lynnettes's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

teetall4's review against another edition

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4.0

I enjoyed this very much. I have recently discovered a love of reading “Proper Romance” stories and this was no exception. I’ve found a new author to add to my ever growing list!

sallyavena's review against another edition

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4.0

Reminded me of Gaskel's North and South with a little bit of Cinderella thrown in.

angmander's review against another edition

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3.0

Honestly, probably my least favorite book from this author. It’s cute enough. It just didn’t real pull me in at all.

Also… I listened to this on audiobook. At double speed it definitely sounded like one of the character names was a curse word, so that was exciting. And startling.

abharris's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

cooki3_monst3r's review against another edition

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4.0

I loved this ☺️ The romance was a slow burn (and almost a kinda-sorta enemies to lovers), but it was one of the most adorable things I’ve ever read. I also appreciated the representation of ASD, which isn’t often shown within the genre.

I didn’t rate it five stars, however, because the ending was wrapped up a little too neatly. Seriously, it was practically boxed up and tied with a satin bow at the end. I would have preferred the conclusion to retain a little more realism.

Also, the aspect about language and “preserving the children’s words” was mentioned and pushed rather frequently and I found myself saying “okay, we get it …” more than once. BUT I still immediately picked the book back up after finishing and re-read all the interactions between Evangeline and Dermot

cburgbennett's review against another edition

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5.0

Well I listened to it in one day, stayed up until 1am...when I normally go to bed at 9

jamielouh's review against another edition

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4.0

Dude Aunt Barton is the wooooorst. Audiobook narrator was amazing for doing her British accent, an Irish accent, and the moor accents. I wish there was a little bit more romance, but I loved their relationship because it felt more natural and not as insta-lovey (which I don’t mind that trope, but it wouldn’t have fit for this story). I enjoyed how much the story was about the school house, but I normally don’t willingly listen to school teacher fiction stories mostly because I need a break from school stuff. I probably wouldn’t have picked this book if I had read the blurb and known that. But once I got into the story I didn’t mind so much. It was a bit boring at the beginning, but once the romance picked up a little it was good haha.

Also I thought Dermot’s name was “Dammit” because that’s all the accent sounded like to me haha I had to look up the blurb to figure out his name lol!