Laura T. reviewed on
Helpful Score: 4
Although I am a Layton fan (and sad to learn of her death last summer), I do not understand the high marks being given to this book.
SPOILER ALERT...!
If asked for a one-word description, in my opinion, that word would be T-E-D-I-O-U-S. It was tiresome that our heroine was traipsing all over England--and then France--after her missing fiance. Even after it became apparent that he was not hurt or injured, she relentlessly followed his trail. At one point, the heroine was asking herself the same question I had, "Why am I continuing to search for him if I no longer care?"
The relationship between Hero and Heroine was also tedious as every "forbidden" kiss was interrupted by her very strange mother and then his out-of-nowhere brother. (Who I speculate was introduced in order to justify a companion book that will never be written?) Sadly, I stopped feeling any building anticipation regarding their romance long before page 300 when I closed the book briefly and wondered if I even cared enough to finish reading it.
I rarely give low marks and scathing reviews, but here is my evaluation:
Story: 2 stars
Romance: 2 stars
Overall score: 2 stars
SPOILER ALERT...!
If asked for a one-word description, in my opinion, that word would be T-E-D-I-O-U-S. It was tiresome that our heroine was traipsing all over England--and then France--after her missing fiance. Even after it became apparent that he was not hurt or injured, she relentlessly followed his trail. At one point, the heroine was asking herself the same question I had, "Why am I continuing to search for him if I no longer care?"
The relationship between Hero and Heroine was also tedious as every "forbidden" kiss was interrupted by her very strange mother and then his out-of-nowhere brother. (Who I speculate was introduced in order to justify a companion book that will never be written?) Sadly, I stopped feeling any building anticipation regarding their romance long before page 300 when I closed the book briefly and wondered if I even cared enough to finish reading it.
I rarely give low marks and scathing reviews, but here is my evaluation:
Story: 2 stars
Romance: 2 stars
Overall score: 2 stars
