novelheartbeat's review
4.0
This was a quick and fun read! I enjoyed diving back into the world of Thorn Manor. It was pretty fluffy and clearly just filler, but it was cool to see a little more of Elisabeth and Nathaniel. It was super cute, but there was one scene in particular – when the clothes came to life – that was pushing campy in the comical category and was a little much for me. However, I loved the ending!
Spoiler
It is the cutest thing ever that Silas pushed the house into acting up the way it did so that Nathaniel would finally propose *squees*Side note: CAT SILAS IS ON THE COVER OMG. How did I not notice it before? I only saw it because when I uploaded the cover image it was huge and just happened to pop up on the top left corner! Squeeee!
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sann_reads's review
3.0
3.5⭐️
"she would battle villains, demons, monsters to keep him safe. if she could, she would even battle his memories."
a cute, funny, and fast read. however, i wish this was a full lenght novel!
"she would battle villains, demons, monsters to keep him safe. if she could, she would even battle his memories."
a cute, funny, and fast read. however, i wish this was a full lenght novel!
nickyvakarian's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
annerollins's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
pirateyoho's review against another edition
5.0
This novella serves as an extended epilogue to Sorcery of Thorns, and I don’t think I stopped smiling once from opening it to finishing it. I love these characters so much, and I’m so glad that Margaret Rogerson indulged her readers’ wishes to spend more time with them.
In Sorcery of Thorns, we got sentient books; this time around, we are treated to the delight of a sentient mansion, complete with a scene in which our heroes are attacked by vintage clothing (the horror!!).
“Where is the dressing gown?” Nathaniel shouted into her ear, looking like he was having more fun than a person had any right to be defending himself against his great-great-aunt’s homicidal knickers.
Living with Nathaniel, this sort of thing was more or less in line with a regular Tuesday.
Effortlessly charming and humorous in the way that all of Rogerson’s books are, Mysteries of Thorn Manor hits the spot for anyone wishing Sorcery of Thorns hadn’t ended so soon.
“Not every story has a happy ending. But most do, if you’re brave enough to keep reading to the end.”
In Sorcery of Thorns, we got sentient books; this time around, we are treated to the delight of a sentient mansion, complete with a scene in which our heroes are attacked by vintage clothing (the horror!!).
“Where is the dressing gown?” Nathaniel shouted into her ear, looking like he was having more fun than a person had any right to be defending himself against his great-great-aunt’s homicidal knickers.
Living with Nathaniel, this sort of thing was more or less in line with a regular Tuesday.
Effortlessly charming and humorous in the way that all of Rogerson’s books are, Mysteries of Thorn Manor hits the spot for anyone wishing Sorcery of Thorns hadn’t ended so soon.
“Not every story has a happy ending. But most do, if you’re brave enough to keep reading to the end.”
embers_pages's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
manahil_'s review
5.0
THIS WAS SO CUTE AND WHOLESOME AND SAD AND FLUFFY AND FUNNY AND ANGSTY IM CHEWING MY ARM RAHHH
meant_to_be_studying's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I literally loved this. Definitely needed the extra bit on Nathanial's background, and enjoyably romantic plot and has all the feels. Got a little confused about the Silas situation . Really cute ending, wrapped up all the loose ends.