Helpful Score: 1
Simply Magic is not one of Mary Balogh's more compelling reads. Neither the story nor the characters are particularly memorable. I could easily put the book down, and not feel the need to return to it quickly. The story is pleasant enough, and the characters are likeable, but there was not enough conflict or something to propel it forward.
Mary Balogh is usually a wonderful storyteller, but this time she seemed to be on autopilot. She is a talented enough author that even her weaker efforts are still pretty good, but I would recommend reading some books on her backlist before Simply Magic.
Mary Balogh is usually a wonderful storyteller, but this time she seemed to be on autopilot. She is a talented enough author that even her weaker efforts are still pretty good, but I would recommend reading some books on her backlist before Simply Magic.
Helpful Score: 1
The romanace between Viscount Whitleaf and Suzanna Osbourne, one of the teachers at Miss Martin's School for Girls. Another wonderful story by Mary Balogh.
Wonderful!
Mary Balogh is one of my favorite authors and has written some of best books out there. Although good, Simply Magic is not one of her best. This one is what I call a "soft read" meaning it flows gently along with the two main characters falling in love without an overdose of heartwrenching situations. Some conflict, but not enough for you to put the book down thinking, "I can't bear it anymore." I enjoyed how characters from her other stories/series came together again (I love finding out how they're doing). I'm looking forward to Simply Perfect, the next in the Simply series.
