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alamayhem_reads's review against another edition
5.0
I enjoyed this novel a lot. It was super interesting and captivating the whole time. I thought the characters were well-developed and watching Alice’s journey was wonderful. Seeing herself discover what was best for her life and how to make herself happy was quite beautiful. I loved seeing the romance develop as well, and to see Alice make Jack a better person. Their love story was inspiring and I thought it was paced nicely as well.
I loved seeing Alice grow as a mother figure as well, and seeing her caring nature as a nun shine through in herself as a person. She also never lost sight of her religious beliefs, which I thought added to her overall character arc.
Overall, I would give this novel 5 stars because it was a beautiful novel and I greatly enjoyed the writing style. Looking forward to reading more from Lindsay Jayne Ashford!
Thank you NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I loved seeing Alice grow as a mother figure as well, and seeing her caring nature as a nun shine through in herself as a person. She also never lost sight of her religious beliefs, which I thought added to her overall character arc.
Overall, I would give this novel 5 stars because it was a beautiful novel and I greatly enjoyed the writing style. Looking forward to reading more from Lindsay Jayne Ashford!
Thank you NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
bibliophile90's review
3.0
**ARC provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review**
The House at Mermaid's Cove is a fast-paced Historical Fiction with a bit of romance sprinkled into it. We start off when Alice is washed ashore and found by the intriguing Viscount Jack Trewella. It is a miracle that Alice has survived and she wants to start her life fresh without her past making an appearance. Jack doesn't really know what to make of her but offers her a place to stay in exchange of her helping around the farm until she figures out what she wants. Both characters were mysterious and I enjoyed getting to know them better the further I got into the story.
I have read a couple of books set during World War II, but I found this book to have an original plot and showed a different side with the focus on the French Resistance. I enjoyed all the side-characters and the development of the plot, however, I wanted the book to be longer. I was really getting into the story and before I knew it, it was over already. The story felt like it touched the surface of both the war, Resistance, friendships, and romance. The author didn't really go into depth with any of it, which unfortunately left me unsatisfied at the end. I wanted more background information on both main characters, and I wanted to see more growth in their relationship. I also was very intrigued by the operations of the Resistance, but I felt like we only got a quick peek into it. I do have to say that I enjoyed the writing style of the author, and I found it very easy to read. So I am planning on reading this author's other books.
The House at Mermaid's Cove is a fast-paced Historical Fiction with a bit of romance sprinkled into it. We start off when Alice is washed ashore and found by the intriguing Viscount Jack Trewella. It is a miracle that Alice has survived and she wants to start her life fresh without her past making an appearance. Jack doesn't really know what to make of her but offers her a place to stay in exchange of her helping around the farm until she figures out what she wants. Both characters were mysterious and I enjoyed getting to know them better the further I got into the story.
I have read a couple of books set during World War II, but I found this book to have an original plot and showed a different side with the focus on the French Resistance. I enjoyed all the side-characters and the development of the plot, however, I wanted the book to be longer. I was really getting into the story and before I knew it, it was over already. The story felt like it touched the surface of both the war, Resistance, friendships, and romance. The author didn't really go into depth with any of it, which unfortunately left me unsatisfied at the end. I wanted more background information on both main characters, and I wanted to see more growth in their relationship. I also was very intrigued by the operations of the Resistance, but I felt like we only got a quick peek into it. I do have to say that I enjoyed the writing style of the author, and I found it very easy to read. So I am planning on reading this author's other books.
kittietta's review
3.0
I was excited on the premise of this book! I am a big Historical Fiction fan. Unfortunately, for me, this book just didn't deliver. It seemed, to me, to be a bunch of stories put into one. The writing seemed slow and hard to keep my interest, took me forever to get through it!
I know a lot of people loved the book, so it probably was just not in my taste. It wasnt terrible, I just didn't care for it.
Book gets 3 stars
Lets read!!
I know a lot of people loved the book, so it probably was just not in my taste. It wasnt terrible, I just didn't care for it.
Book gets 3 stars
Lets read!!
robgrace71's review against another edition
4.0
This was such a wonderful book. It was a quick and easy read, but it packed a punch too. After a boating accident, Alice washes up on a cove in Cornwall. She now has a choice to make share her real identity or make a new life for herself as someone new.
This book is takes place right before D-Day and it focuses around Alice's new life and the friendships that she makes as well as a love interest. It also tackled the hard issues that were going on during the war and the work of the Resistance.
One of my favorite parts were the author's notes and hearing about her inspirations for the book. Some of the characters were based on real people and the area of Cornwall played an important role in WWII. I learned so much and would love to visit some of these places in the future.
Thank you to Netgalley for the ARC. This is my honest review.
This book is takes place right before D-Day and it focuses around Alice's new life and the friendships that she makes as well as a love interest. It also tackled the hard issues that were going on during the war and the work of the Resistance.
One of my favorite parts were the author's notes and hearing about her inspirations for the book. Some of the characters were based on real people and the area of Cornwall played an important role in WWII. I learned so much and would love to visit some of these places in the future.
Thank you to Netgalley for the ARC. This is my honest review.
jenrichards570's review
4.0
This a wonderful WWII novel set in Cornwall in the months leading up to the invasion at Normandy. This novel was so many things, I had thought it would be a love story but it was more a story of a woman discovering who she was and what is that she wanted.
It was a very interesting and different premise as the story is told through the eyes of a woman who has been largely removed from the war. Discovering the atrocities and events along with the main character, Alice, was a very interesting perspective. I enjoyed that Alice was not ignorant to war and violence as one may assume from her distance from the war, it made her a very well-rounded character.
This is a beautiful story of self-discovery, family, and all of the ways that we, as humans, can show our love and compassion for one another.
It was a very interesting and different premise as the story is told through the eyes of a woman who has been largely removed from the war. Discovering the atrocities and events along with the main character, Alice, was a very interesting perspective. I enjoyed that Alice was not ignorant to war and violence as one may assume from her distance from the war, it made her a very well-rounded character.
This is a beautiful story of self-discovery, family, and all of the ways that we, as humans, can show our love and compassion for one another.
lovemyshelf's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
creaseinthespinebooks's review against another edition
4.0
I've read many WWII historical fiction novels, and this one definitely is unique and delightful.
I loved the story Alice and Jack and the different view of WWII. I recommend completely.
Thank you Netgalley and Lindsay Jayne Ashford
I loved the story Alice and Jack and the different view of WWII. I recommend completely.
Thank you Netgalley and Lindsay Jayne Ashford