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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
sarahs_readingparty's review against another edition
4.0
The House at Mermaid's Cove was just the book I needed to read! The setting and time period were just fantastic. I have read a number of WWII books over the years and this one was just so unique. I wasn't familiar with Cornwall, England before and now I definitely want to visit! I loved the romance but most of all I loved the growth experienced by Alice and Jack as they processed their pasts and got to know themselves (and each other) better. The elements of mystery and the fight against the Nazis was also great. I adored this book and could have kept reading it if the story continued! What a wonderful book. I'll definitely be reading more by Lindsay Jayne Ashford.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the free ebook copy. All opinions are my own.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the free ebook copy. All opinions are my own.
rhodaj's review
3.0
3.5 stars
Thank you to Netgalley and Lake Union Publishing for a kindle version of this book to review.
In 1943 a young woman (Alice) washes up on a remote beach in Cornwall - a survivor of a ship torpedoed by the Germans. She is found by Jack, who suspects Alice has been a prisoner of war as she has shorn hair and a number stitched onto her clothing. As Alice and Jack slowly discover each other’s secrets their attraction grows, against the backdrop of WWII and the French Resistance.
This book had an interesting storyline that I quite enjoyed. In saying that, it’s no secret that I’m not a fan of romances unless it’s happening in the background and not the main focus of the story. Although this book had plenty going on besides romance, I do feel that the romance was the main focus of the book. Obviously there is absolutely nothing wrong with that, however I personally would have preferred more of the historical fiction and less of the historical romance which was pretty predictable, as I find most romances to be.
All in all, this was an enjoyable read however I do wish there had been a bit more focus on the resistance storyline as this was definitely the most interesting part to me. ⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/5
Thank you to Netgalley and Lake Union Publishing for a kindle version of this book to review.
In 1943 a young woman (Alice) washes up on a remote beach in Cornwall - a survivor of a ship torpedoed by the Germans. She is found by Jack, who suspects Alice has been a prisoner of war as she has shorn hair and a number stitched onto her clothing. As Alice and Jack slowly discover each other’s secrets their attraction grows, against the backdrop of WWII and the French Resistance.
This book had an interesting storyline that I quite enjoyed. In saying that, it’s no secret that I’m not a fan of romances unless it’s happening in the background and not the main focus of the story. Although this book had plenty going on besides romance, I do feel that the romance was the main focus of the book. Obviously there is absolutely nothing wrong with that, however I personally would have preferred more of the historical fiction and less of the historical romance which was pretty predictable, as I find most romances to be.
All in all, this was an enjoyable read however I do wish there had been a bit more focus on the resistance storyline as this was definitely the most interesting part to me. ⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/5