Reviews

The Foundling by Stacey Halls

hannahwillacy's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

4.0

jmkummer's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-paced

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

3.75

lyndseygemm's review against another edition

emotional informative reflective

5.0

strawbkatie's review against another edition

dark emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

sarahp85's review

4.0

Both Stacey Halls books have been sitting in my tbr trolley for forever and I am now thinking WHY did I not pick them up sooner?! Loved them both. Think I liked the Familiars a bit better but this one was still beautifully written. I love that these stories are based on real historic happenings. Can absolutely recommend them to everyone!

lisam0183_bookworm's review against another edition

5.0

I loved this story. It gave a real good insight into what it was like for unmarried mothers and how they were treated. The Foundling Hospital sounded like an awful place, but what else were they supposed to do with their babies?

I warmed to Bess' character and what she put herself through to get her daughter back. I found Alexandria quite cold to start with, but in the end I think she was just misunderstood.

leslie_ann_thornton's review against another edition

dark emotional lighthearted slow-paced

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

3.0

ksted77's review

emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

4.5

fantasyfave57's review against another edition

5.0

This is the first book i've read of this author and i couldn't read it fast enough,
A thoroughly enjoyable read.

monkeychops's review against another edition

4.0

Girlie. But enjoyable mostly.