Julie Wright (1)Critiques

I was given this free e-book i return for an honest review. I loved this story! A refreshing and cute pre-teen paranormal story. When Ally finds out that she actually has magical powers, bullying stops and funny begins. She is a fantastically lovable character and springs to life the moment we start reading the first chapter.

This is a super clean book and an quick and easy read. Would definitely recommend this book for any pre-teen out there.

confidence booster, mood lightener, all around lovely book. I will be keeping an eye on this author!

When I received this book I wasn't sure what to expect. I didn't read anything about it before I started reading so I was definitely flying blind. I was pleasantly surprised by this book. I have loved all the books I've read by Julie Wright so far but I have to admit that once I started reading I wasn't sure about this one.

I am not a sci-fi time travel type of gal and the beginning of the story is slow but once it started going it was amazing! It was suspenseful and had me on a rollercoaster of emotions. The loss of life throughout the book tings at your heart but like the heroine you hold out hope that it's all going to end happily. The ending itself sweet but felt a little rushed.

All in all, I was pleasantly surprised by this read. If you can get through the slowness of the first part I promise you will not be disappointed.

Oof what a yikes take on drug addiction

Emma Pierce is the social media manager for a chain of gyms in California. After she breaks up with her boyfriend, her company takes on a consultant to help it expand into New England. He just happens to be her ex's brother and is hoping they will reconcile. But which brother does she really want?

There were one or two places where the text could have been edited better and about half way through I did think it could have been shortened without any great loss, but on the whole it was entertaining enough.

A modern love story with Emma Pierce throwing herself into her job when her boyfriend doesn't live up to the fictional Mr. Darcy. Then she falls for his brother. Her life becoming more complicated than Jane Austen or any of her works means she must sort out her own problems.
Just kept interested enough to read to the end but really didn't care for much of the characters.
A NetGalley Book

I enjoyed reading A Captain for Caroline Gray by Julie Wright. This well-written, historical romance novel held my attention from start to finish, largely due to Caroline, an intelligent, plucky, young woman who finds herself in need of a husband and unable to live within society’s expectations for women. I loved her passion and wit as well as her personal journey throughout the story.

I found the romance in A Captain for Caroline Gray wonderfully entertaining. A steady romantic tension between Caroline and Thomas (Captain Scott) kept their relationship at the forefront of the story. Their clever banter, their attraction, and even their disagreements amused me.

A Captain for Caroline Gray by Julie Wright possessed both depth and tension, but never felt heavy, even as it addressed themes of forgiveness and truth. I recommend this novel to readers who enjoy clean historical romances.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this product via the Amazon Vine program. All opinions in this review are my own.

I’ve read and enjoyed all of Julie Wright’s contemporary novels, so a historical romance was a must-read. And a delightful escape, it was.

Caroline is intelligent and inquisitive—two things society looks down upon in a woman, but that a Captain Scott can’t help but admire. Most of the journey to India takes place with the captain and Caroline either misunderstanding or avoiding the other, but things do come together.
And then they fall apart on their approach to India. But the story doesn’t end there. Nope, instead, the plot ramps up with some danger.

For all of the hardships the two had to reach their HEA, I would have liked to spend more time with them in that phase, but overall A Captain for Caroline Gray was another great read from Wright with a different setting for a regency romance.

Disclosure statement: I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this audiobook and was not required to write a positive review. All opinions are my own.

A Captain for Caroline Gray is the standalone novel by Julie Wright, published by Shadow Mountain Publishing and we get to follow Caroline Gray as she reluctantly boards the Perseverance bound for Mumbai, India. As a gentlewoman encouraged by her parents to be outspoken beyond what is acceptable to Society, she has not received any offers of marriage. Caroline’s childhood home is inherited by her cousin following her father’s death and she has nowhere to go. A deal is made for Caroline to travel to India to meet Captain Barritt, without a promise to marry him. Aboard the ship she loses her heart to a different Captain and is totally unprepared for what awaits her in Mumbai.

Gentlewoman Caroline Gray is knowledgeable and outspoken. She pretty much resembles a woman of the 21st century, having a determined and strong willed attitude which puts men of her time off. I feel for her as she thinks there is something wrong with her. She cannot seem to find someone who likes her the way she is. She seems very human, which makes her my favorite of this story. I find it easy to relate to her thoughts and feelings.

Captain Thomas Scott seems grumpy and disillusioned at the beginning of the story. He transports women to India for business reasons and is convinced they will not meet their happy ever after there. He has no plans to marry, but I enjoyed how he starts to show more of his relatable and kind sides during the voyage to India.

The plot stood out as a fresh, new addition to historical romance stories set at sea. I have not read about women unable to find matches in England who travelled to India to marry. I was surprised this story even had a woman serving as cabin cleaner and chaperone to the female passengers even though crew thought that would bring bad luck. The writing had an amusing vibe and I particularly enjoyed the dialogues between Caroline and Captain Scott. Descriptions of the relationship slowly developing between Caroline and Captain Scott were my favorite part of the plot. My least favorite part was descriptions of the catty behavior of one particular female passenger. Her character seemed to have perfected every female trick of the Ton to fight for male attention and her run-ins with Caroline added excellent drama to the plot.
Readers who enjoy historical romance, particularly those set at sea, will enjoy this one. As will fans of Julie Wright. Similar authors to explore might be # Arlem Hawks or #Ronda Gibb Hinrichsen.
Thank you to #Shadow Mountain Publishing, #Julie Wright and #NetGalley for this opportunity to share my honest review. All opinions are completely my own.
Conclusion: A Captain for Caroline Gray is the fresh, new addition to historical romance stories set at sea. Outspoken and assertive Caroline reluctantly travels to India in hopes of someone to marry, because she puts off male members of Society. Captain Scott is busy building his business and has no plans to marry, but gets new perspectives in this entertaining story about their voyage to India.

I have read about Bride Ships to Canada and Colonial American Tobacco Brides but I didn’t know about the women who chose to venture to India to seek a husband from the English officers and merchants there. Most of this book was set on the ship Persistence whose Captain is Thomas Scott. He is a bachelor seeking to change his vocation from ship captain to investing in cargo and settling down. Caroline Gray books passage to India in search of a possible marriage match after a cousin takes over the family estate. She is willing to stay in India but has promised her mother she would marry for love.
The ship voyage was realistic and interesting with moments of dangerous excitement in a storm. The real peril awaits them on land. The author captured the essence of English conversation and class distinction and aptly portrayed the inner conflict of both Caroline and Thomas. She showed their softer side in their concern for young Tom, a cook apprentice.
Check out this book for a clean, historical read.
*I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. I was not required to give a favorable review. All opinions are my own.*

Caroline’s three London seasons have all ended the same: no marriage proposal, no hint of a suitor, no security for the future. She is faced with only one choice: a one-way ticket to India on the chance she might find a husband there. The journey is long, and she determines she must mend her outspoken ways before she arrives. THe handsome Captain Scott makes this an impossible determination.

The premise for this was fascinating, and I wanted to love it. However, I found Caroline difficult to like. In a time when wit was celebrated, I found it hard to believe that Caroline never found a way to share her intelligence in a way that would be appreciated by others. Instead, she came across as blunt and argumentative. She wanted to be true to herself but in doing so, denied that she could better herself.

Captain Scott also behaved distantly because he was determined not to fall for any o the women in his care. So it was difficult to see why Caroline was attracted to him when he would behave coldly. He fell for her intelligence. But there is the inevitable misunderstanding that drives them away.

The story does end rather abruptly, making the slow build of their relationship frustrating. When she got to India, I found that an interesting setting, and it was well described. The supporting cast of characters were enjoyable, and I would very much like to learn more about Caroline’s kind cousin.

For readers looking for a clean, out of the norm, Regency romance, you won't go wrong with this one. I received a free copy from NetGalley, and all opinions expressed are mine.

What happens when your dream-come-true strips away the things you already loved about your life? When Charlotte (Letti) Kingsley is finally offered the book contract she’s strived toward, it comes with conditions she never expected.

Charlotte is a character I wanted to both shake and hug at different times during this book. As she embraces her new image, some of her missteps with the important people in her life are cringeworthy.

This neighbors-who-are-friends-who-become-more tale is a very loose spin on the Cinderella story that is humorous, angsty, and pure Julie Wright brilliance.

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Charlotte 'Lettie" Kingsley has always dreamed that she might be able to make it as an author. She's written eight novels and received over 160 rejections. She truly believed her last novel would be "the one" to get accepted by her dream agent and she'd be on her way to becoming a published author. Her hopes and dreams are dashed when she, once again, receives a rejection letter. After pitching a fit, drowning her sorrows in ice cream and Thai food, Lettie decides to write the anti-novel. She takes three weeks off from her job and writes a nonfiction self-help book entitled The Cinderella Fiction. This isn't the usual self-help book, but it does focus on being true to oneself, no matter what, and fighting for what you want. This book not only gets accepted by her dream agent, but she also gets a massive contract from a publishing company for the book in mere weeks after she's submitted it. Lettie's life is turned upside down because she now has to become the personification of a self-help guru. She hires a PR agent, meets her favorite author who becomes her mentor, and completely reorganizes her life. This wouldn't ordinarily be a problem since she doesn't really like her job, her furniture is mostly thrift-store finds, and she's always been frugal when it comes to buying clothes, etc. Now her social media persona has to match her self-help author persona. She has a boyfriend that she isn't able to acknowledge publicly, even though that is one of the few relationships in her life that seems to be doing well. She's also dealing with family issues, namely, her mother doesn't seem to understand or appreciate what she's doing or her goals, her stepsister or "sister of the heart" is also struggling with her relationship with Lettie's mother and wants to move in with Lettie. Most people would think a mega publishing contract for a first-time author, best-selling author as a mentor, and a boyfriend that's actually a best friend would make for a fairy tale existence, but looks can be deceiving. Lettie has to decide who she is so she can be true to that person whether it's Lettie or the new "Char" created by the PR firm. Can she be true to her boyfriend Anders, her sister Kat, and her former friends, with all of the changes being asked of her or is this new person a fictional creation no one can live up to? Will Lettie make the right choices about her new dream life versus reality before she possibly loses the love of her life?

I read Glass Slippers, Ever After, and Me by Julie Wright in just one afternoon. This was one of those stories that once I started reading, I simply couldn't stop until the end because I didn't want to put it down. I enjoyed the characters, especially Lettie, her sister Kat, her boyfriend - Anders, the best-selling author aka fairy godmother - Lillian, and more. There aren't any bad guys in this story, just people with good intentions gone astray, including Lettie's mother. The main character is faced with a dilemma that we all must deal with in terms of being authentic in a time when social media doesn't want to face imperfections. One of the many things I enjoyed about this story, other than the Cinderella retelling, was the family drama, the romance, and the dream-nightmare scenario Lettie faces by having everything she ever wanted coming true. But one of the things I think I enjoyed the most, was the "quotes" from the fake book, The Cinderella Fiction written by the main character. I've got to say, I really want to read this fictitious nonfiction book! Ms. Wright has crafted a story that is sweet, wholly realistic, beyond witty, and, yes, romantic. I could go on about this book, but let me just say that if you enjoy well-written contemporary romance with smart and witty dialogue, and realistic scenarios then I highly recommend you grab a copy of Glass Slippers, Ever After, and Me to read. If you're not sure about the romance element, but enjoy reading contemporary stories dealing with family issues, then again, I encourage you to grab a copy of Glass Slippers, Ever After, and Me to read. This was a highly enjoyable read for me and I'll be handing my print copy over to my 84-y.o. mother to read (she read the back cover and has decided it's her next read). I look forward to reading more from this author in the future and maybe even rereading Glass Slippers, Ever After, and Me.

This review originally posted on 10/25/2019 at https://www.thebookdivasreads.com/2019/10/2019-book-317-glass-slippers-ever-afte....½

Could not make it thru the first 100 pages. Never captured my attention at all.½

I loved this book. This is the first book that I have read from this author. I thought the plot was well written and the characters jumped out at me and came to life! I will definitely read more from this author.

From the first page I was hooked. I know I’m not the only one who has ever wanted to vandalize a cheating boyfriend’s car right? It took me right back to my crazy college days and I instantly identified with Andra and her struggles on the road to pursuing her dreams. The on again off again romance between Andra and Everett was sweet and frustrating and everything in between. Julie’s writing style is wonderful in how she pulls you into the characters world. I could see these characters and truly relate to what they were going through. Once I started reading I could not put it down and finished the book within hours of starting it. Don’t you love stories like that? I could see me reading this again which doesn’t happen that often for me. Highly recommend!

I loved the connections to Audrey Hepburn. In a story that is about finding romantic love, there is a lot about integrity, sacrifice, and other kinds of love like how we feel about family and friends. I also liked that Silvia and Ben don't let assumptions get in the way of their communication. They are willing to be vulnerable... They deserve to have their relationship work out.

Thank you to the publishers for sending me an ARC of this book.

I quite liked this book with its strong female MC caught in a love triangle between two brothers. Like Austen's heroines she got caught in misunderstandings, had her prejudices, and stood up for herself.
The Austen quotes at the beginning of the chapters were very fitting.

Emma is like many women - wishing there were a real life Darcy who would fall madly in love with her. Unfortunately, she has a dud of a boyfriend who has a weird competitive thing going on with his brother. Classic romantic novel format but still entertaining.½

A fluffy little tale of a girl who comes into her powers on her 16th birthday, unwittingly making wishes that comes true with unexpected results. The magic element was a little silly but the themes of empathy and courage give it a ring if authenticity.½

A wonderful surprise this book turned out to be. One of those serials with different authors and events with fortune cookies and the fortune Cafe linking all the books.

I have to admit that I have not read any of the authors before, but I have placed them all on my TBR list. A wonderful heartwarming book about love and the little bit of magic sometimes needed to help people along.

I give this collection 3.5/5 sprigs of lavender.

I got this from iamareader.com. This is a collection of retellings of famous fairy tales The Six Swans, Rumpeltstiltskin, Hansel and Gretel, Beauty and the Beast, Little Red Riding Hood, and The Snow Queen. I read this in January of this year and haven't been able to write a review right away because I wanted to review each story individually and not review the whole collection as a whole. The task seemed daunting, so I pushed it off and wrote other reviews. It didn't help that I have a lot of things going on and have to deal with physically, emotionally, and mentally. I am not where I want to be and a lot of things have been hitting me from all corners and all I want to do is just crawl into a ball and sleep till eternity.

I have always enjoyed reading Timeless Romance anthologies and when I saw this one was up for review, I just couldn't resist. I didn't have any challenge writing reviews for the other collections before. After this one, I don't think I'm set to review a collection of stories. I think my patience and perseverance is wearing thin these days and I have to find inspiration where I can just to keep writing reviews because my moods have never been helpful lately.

Here are the six stories and the authors:

Mail-order Princess by Jessica Day George

This is a retelling of the Grimm's fairy tale The Six Swans only in this story it's seven swans. I am not very familiar with this fairy tale. I think it's the first time I've really heard of it. I enjoyed it. Princess Elise's strong determination to undo the curse of his brothers was very admirable. She developed a really good friendship with Daniel who was The Count's right hand in the farm.

I liked the ending. It was so cute, especially with what happened to the last brother when he turned back into a human. It's a very nice retelling because even though Elise started out as a foreigner and alone in a new place, she had found really good people who she can trust and who were ready to help her. And part of her success in breaking the curse of her brothers was Daniel's undying support and friendship. And they both lived happily ever after.

The Miller's Daughter by Julie Wright

This is a retelling of Rumpelstiltkin's story but in here thankfully Rumplestiltskin isn't a small and mean man but rather Thomas Rumple who helped Isa. In this story, there was no magic but rather just the beautiful brains of Thomas Rumple that helped Isa turn straw into gold. Isa's father was her ruin. She offered Isa to the king to save himself from the gallows. Good thing Isa has Thomas Rumple to save the day.

I also enjoyed the story. I think I liked this version from the original one. No magic or fairies, just plain outwitting the king. Thomas Rumple thinking smart so he could save Isa. It was very clever how they outsmarted the king every time he topped his request for more gold. This story makes you wish you have your own Thomas Rumple who has a very cunning and brilliant plan to save you from greedy and vicious kings or any other situations. And of course, Isa and Thomas lived happily ever after. The end.

But I suspect every heart has a shadow or two lurking within; don't you agree?
- Julie Wright, The Miller's Daughter -

The Peebled Path by Sarah M. Eden

This is a retelling of Hansel and Gretel's story. In this story, they are not siblings. Gretel's father was under the spell of an enchantress. So, for her father to be released from the spell, Gretel offered herself up in return as a servant.

I liked how Hansel and Gretel met here and how they were able to vanquished the enchantress. And instead of the breadcrumbs, Gretel used peebles. Very cute and creative.

Black Fern by Julie Daines

This is a retelling for Beauty and the Beast. Ros had to find work in order to feed her sisters, so she asked for work at Black Fern Manor. The owner, who no one has seen accepted her offer but gave her two conditions. She had stay at the manor for 4 months which is the end of the harvest moon and she can't go home within that period.

I liked how the story incorporated herbs like lavender which is the flower of peace and rosemary which means loyalty. I also love that it mentioned the tragic story of Tristan and Iseult. Tristan was sent to Ireland to pick up Iseult to be married to the Cornish King but they fell in love with each other. The Cornish King had Iseult's hand but not her heart. I can hear Gavin DeGraw singing the theme song "We Belong Together" for the movie who starred James Franco. Oh, I love that song. It's also adorable that Brannan the Beast can actually play a harp. Unlike also the more popular Disney version, Ros is not an educated girl and it was Brannan who taught her to read and write. Very sweet, right? I also liked that there was no magical transformation in the story. Brannan stayed ugly but his heart was changed.

How can you know if you love someone by merely glancing at them? Even devils can smile.

I see you are naught but a hedgehog. Prickly, to be sure, but underneath there is nothing but fluff.

- Julie Daines, Black Fern -

Scarlet by Heather B. Moore

This is the story of Little Red Riding Hood. In here, Little Red is August's nickname for Scarlet. Scarlet's mom is the village midwife. Mrs. Ivy has a blood disease and Scarlet's mom need the tonic from the apothecary. Scarlet need to get to the tonic to save Mrs. Ivy. She had to go into the forest where it's not safe to venture at night. August accompanied Scarlet in order to keep her safe.

I think of all the six stories, I liked this the best because it's as far away from the real story. Having August as the village's protector from the wolves is a very daunting yet very brave duty. Putting yourself on the line to protect the lives of other people everyday is very noble. The only thing I didn't really like was the fact that August's Dad made a pact with the wolves to keep them out of the village. It may make sense but I don't really agree to it. As Scarlet said, wolves are animals and I don't think they honor any pact. It's also really cute that August and Scarlet started as not really friends because August used to tease her when they were younger. Then, just because of that one fateful night where she had to get to the apothecary, she and August developed an instant kinship as what happens to most people who share the same life-threatening experience together. It somehow created a special bond for both of them that is very unique and drew them close.

So A Rare Power by Annette Lyon

This is the story of the Snow Queen. Patrick was taken by the Snow Queen because she thought that Patrick had powers and could make her powerful. Stella finding that Patrick was gone, decided to find Patrick. On her quest to find Patrick, she meet an old lady who helped her and lent her Remi, the reindeer to bring Patrick back.

This is also a nice story. This reminds me of the animated movie Frozen. I could still hear Elsa singing "Let it go." I loved that movie. And originally, it was about the story of the Snow Queen but Disney decided to make the story more child-friendly and the decision was the best thing because the movie was a hit. So, here music is the key also. Two people in love do make really good music together and that was how they defeated the Snow Queen. Truly, no force is more powerful than love. Just like in the movie, Anna's love broke Elsa's curse. Love in all its form is really powerful. It could move mountains and tame a savage beast like Beast in Beauty and the Beast.

All in all. These stories are all really good. I enjoyed all of them. There were certain elements that were unique to each retelling from the original story which is also the key in a retelling. To try to change or add something to the story to make it stand out and different from the original, if not, it's just merely copying the original tale, right? Best of all, they all ended happily which is what I really needed today. Happy thoughts and happy stories after a very very bad day. I too hope that I could have days that would end happily. Not exactly having to do with a prince charming but at least, somehow a day that would make me look forward to waking up the next day. But I wouldn't say no also if a knight or a prince charming comes to my rescue. There haven't been a lot of that for me. Not prince charmings, but nice days. It has been a long time and if there were, those happy times were very momentary. Very short-lived. I wanted something more lasting. Something that could sustain me even in those darkest days. I actually know what I really need to battle the dark days, but I just don't know where I can find it. Maybe I'll have to start not being too hard on myself and loving myself more.

I give this collection 3.5/5 sprigs of lavender. I just love lavender and they smell really good. It reminds me of a time when we were in the US for a training for work. We went to Puget Sound and there was a yard with lavender and I just can't help myself. I picked a few stalks and took them home with me to the hotel. I was just so happy to see a real live lavender. We don't have them here in the Philippines. I'm sure, the owner wouldn't have minded. I enjoyed the stories because they all represent that there's always hope and that not all days are going to be dark. The sun will come out and melt all the ice and bring warmth. Yes, warmth and love wouldn't be such a bad thing to wish for. Isn't it?

Thank you again Kathy of I am a reader and I apologize for the delay.½

The Fortune Cafe (A Tangerine Street Romance, #1) consists of three contemporary romance novellas by three authors who were new to me. They all are inter-connected through a magical restaurant/cafe where the fortunes seem to come true.
The premise is interesting, but the execution of the stories was not to my taste. The stories seemed a little disjointed to me, and I did not enjoy them very much.

The writing in Power of the Matchmaker is very detailed and will immerse you in universe of Mae’s countryside hometown. The characters and the plot are quickly set up and overall the story moves at a very fast pace since it was a novella. Though the story is only 60 pages long I never felt that it was written in haste and that plot was rushed.

I felt that Mae Li seems to be a bit innocent of a character, but then I had to consider her age and naiveté. She is heartbroken by the match maker’s decision not to pair her up with Chen and overnight she makes the decision to leave her family and home to go to Shanghai. Upon her immediate arrival she realizes it is too late to turn back and that she is unprepared for city life and the dangers that come with traveling alone.

I love reading historical fiction novels so Power of the Matchmaker was a perfect fit for me. The buildings, clothing style, and transportation is written in such detail that it takes the readers back in time to ancient China. It’s almost as if you are traveling on the same journey that Mae Li is on.

This was a great novella and prequel to the series. Even though the story is short, it was very entertaining and it set the tone for the rest of the books that will be released in 2016. I can’t wait to read the next installment in the series.

I received a print copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.

Emma Pierce is fierce when it comes to her marketing job. She appreciates her team and is able to pull what is needed from them without hovering, which is probably why she was named chief marketing officer for her company. If only her romantic life was as easily managed as her career. Her boyfriend, Blake Hampton, had invited her to San Diego for a quiet weekend to meet his parents and she had begged off due to work. When one of her coworkers talks her into leaving work and meeting up with Blake, she arrives in San Diego only to find that Blake is entertaining a coworker...a female coworker. Emma had already decided that her hero, Jane Austen, was a liar when it came to romance and this just proves it to her. Fortunately, Blake's younger brother Lucas comes to her rescue and drives her to the train station as she storms away from the Hampton home estate. Sadly, she returns to work on Monday with her team expecting to find an engagement ring and she has to disappoint them. She's further disappointed when an East Coast consultant is brought in and it's Lucas Hampton, who begins to plead his brother's case during lunch and every spare moment they're together. A scouting trip to the East Coast with Lucas results in Emma being massively confused and torn between her attraction to Lucas and previous feelings for his brother Blake. What's a girl to do?

I'm obviously in an Austen frame of mind at the moment (trust me, it'll make sense when you see my next review), and I found Lies Janes Austen Told Me by Julie Wright to be a fast and engaging read. I liked the characters, especially Emma and Lucas. Emma Pierce is, at least to me, an amalgamation of Emma Woodhouse, Elinor Dashwood, Elizabeth Bennet, and Fanny Price. Lucas seems to be a little bit Edmund Bertram and Edward Ferrars with dashes of George Knightley. There aren't really any bad guys in this story (hey, it's a romance and pseudo-coming-of-age story), just lots of misunderstood situations, jumps to conclusions, preconceived prejudices, and romance. Emma is initially disillusioned with reality versus the fictional world of Jane Austen, but once she becomes more self-confident she's able to trust her feelings and decisions when it comes to romance. If you're a romance reader, then you'll definitely want to add Lies Jane Austen Told Me to your TBR list. If you're looking for something a little different to read, grab a copy of Lies Jane Austen Told Me to read. If you take today's suggestion along with tomorrow's suggestion (trust me on this one my friends), your weekend reading has been planned and you're welcome!

This review originally posted on 11/09/2017 at http://www.thebookdivasreads.com/2017/11/2017-book-386-lies-jane-austen-told-me.....½

This time the Jane Austen angle did not work for me. Which, a big part was due to the characters. There was no strong bond with them. However, to be honest, it was mainly Emma that I found that I did not share the strongest connection with. Lucas on the other hand was find. He was the total opposite of his brother, Blake. Who by the way, I was glad that Emma and Blake were no longer together. Lucas was kind and more personable. Yet, as I stated, even he could not help this story improve more for me. Emma needed to have more confidence and stick with it.

Additionally, as I have read other books in this line, which some of the books have a more modern twist on a classic, I was expecting this from this book. It felt not modern enough. Yet, if the characters had been stronger and the storyline more modern than this book would have been a better hit with me. However, I would try another book from this author.