Hi there,
You know what I've gotten back into recently? BOOKS!
I was always an Avid reader, but then life got in the way. I started reading less and less, until I realized that it had been months since I had last read a book. I missed it! I missed getting lost in the story, and the characters. I missed getting so engrossed in a completely different world! I know some people don't find that fun, they would rather live their own lives and be on their way. But, I'm one of those people, who love reading and living vicariously through characters!
I recently met this girl at a party, and she was the one who reminded me how fun it was and still is to read! She so very graciously recommended me a few books from a genre that she loved, and I had never ventured into: Romance. To be honest, I didn't know what to expect. I was expecting some very teenage oriented romance, with angst and immature relationships that fall in and out of love faster then they can say I LOVE YOU. But oh no, it wasn't romance, it was Regency Romance she recommended to me. I just didn't realize what the difference was until I actually read a book or two and did a bit of research. Now, if you're a dumdum like me, I'll go ahead and explain. Regency Romance is a romance book, yes, but set in the early 19th century. So it has class, and addresses a more simpler period.
The first book that this new friend recommended to me was Edenbrooke by Julianne Donaldson. I went through reviews for this book and I saw some people absolutely adored it, while others abhorred it. I didn't understand the extremes in this case. This was a good book. I had a good time reading it. It was a light and quick read. One of those books that you get invested in and come out satisfied and happy for the characters. Very innocent, but had such a fun, flirty tone to it. I think what made me like this book was that it kept me smiling. The interaction between our main characters was just silly banter, that kept it fun.
Edenbrooke is about a girl named Marianne Daventry, who is a very free spirited girl. She is the complete opposite of her sister, Cecily. While Cecily is prim and proper, Marianne is not what one would call a proper lady. Marianne gets invited by her sister Cecily to visit a the country side, where her sister hopes to get married. Marianne jumps at the chance, and so does her grandmother - who wishes that this trip would teach Marianne some manners. Marianne and her hand maiden get attached on their way to the country side, and stop for help as their driver has been injured. That is where Marianne meets a intriguing stranger who is reluctant to tell her who he is, but helps her none the less. By the time Marianne and her hand maiden wake up, the stranger has left and Marianne is very frustrated as she doesn't know who the stranger who called himself Phillip is. Once Marianne reaches the country side, she bumps into Phillip once more at the country side where she is staying - on from there starts a friendship that she never expected. I tried not giving away too much, but gave you a gist of what the story is. Of course, this being a Regency Romance, there will be ups and downs and misunderstandings.
I would recommend this to people who want a quick and light read. It was a great attempt by Julianne Donaldson for her first book, and I hear she has another book out as well. It's on my to read list. I will look forward to reading more books from her soon.
Have you read this book? If so, what did you think of it? And if you haven't, have I maybe inspired you to read it?
I was planning to review some books on here, are their any particular books you would like to see reviewed?
And book recommendations are always accepted. I would love to know what you are reading!
Thanks for reading!
You know what I've gotten back into recently? BOOKS!
I was always an Avid reader, but then life got in the way. I started reading less and less, until I realized that it had been months since I had last read a book. I missed it! I missed getting lost in the story, and the characters. I missed getting so engrossed in a completely different world! I know some people don't find that fun, they would rather live their own lives and be on their way. But, I'm one of those people, who love reading and living vicariously through characters!
I recently met this girl at a party, and she was the one who reminded me how fun it was and still is to read! She so very graciously recommended me a few books from a genre that she loved, and I had never ventured into: Romance. To be honest, I didn't know what to expect. I was expecting some very teenage oriented romance, with angst and immature relationships that fall in and out of love faster then they can say I LOVE YOU. But oh no, it wasn't romance, it was Regency Romance she recommended to me. I just didn't realize what the difference was until I actually read a book or two and did a bit of research. Now, if you're a dumdum like me, I'll go ahead and explain. Regency Romance is a romance book, yes, but set in the early 19th century. So it has class, and addresses a more simpler period.
The first book that this new friend recommended to me was Edenbrooke by Julianne Donaldson. I went through reviews for this book and I saw some people absolutely adored it, while others abhorred it. I didn't understand the extremes in this case. This was a good book. I had a good time reading it. It was a light and quick read. One of those books that you get invested in and come out satisfied and happy for the characters. Very innocent, but had such a fun, flirty tone to it. I think what made me like this book was that it kept me smiling. The interaction between our main characters was just silly banter, that kept it fun.
Edenbrooke is about a girl named Marianne Daventry, who is a very free spirited girl. She is the complete opposite of her sister, Cecily. While Cecily is prim and proper, Marianne is not what one would call a proper lady. Marianne gets invited by her sister Cecily to visit a the country side, where her sister hopes to get married. Marianne jumps at the chance, and so does her grandmother - who wishes that this trip would teach Marianne some manners. Marianne and her hand maiden get attached on their way to the country side, and stop for help as their driver has been injured. That is where Marianne meets a intriguing stranger who is reluctant to tell her who he is, but helps her none the less. By the time Marianne and her hand maiden wake up, the stranger has left and Marianne is very frustrated as she doesn't know who the stranger who called himself Phillip is. Once Marianne reaches the country side, she bumps into Phillip once more at the country side where she is staying - on from there starts a friendship that she never expected. I tried not giving away too much, but gave you a gist of what the story is. Of course, this being a Regency Romance, there will be ups and downs and misunderstandings.
I would recommend this to people who want a quick and light read. It was a great attempt by Julianne Donaldson for her first book, and I hear she has another book out as well. It's on my to read list. I will look forward to reading more books from her soon.
Have you read this book? If so, what did you think of it? And if you haven't, have I maybe inspired you to read it?
I was planning to review some books on here, are their any particular books you would like to see reviewed?
And book recommendations are always accepted. I would love to know what you are reading!
Thanks for reading!
