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robertsonreadstoomuch's review against another edition
3.0
This was a hard book to read based on the fact that the main characters were supposed to be 23 years old but acted like teenagers. I thought the immaturity was a little over the top. Had the writer written their ages as 17 or even 18, it would have made more sense. But I expected more out of characters in their early 20s.
The book did get better as it progressed, but I was still a little dissappointed and never really connected with the characters.
The book did get better as it progressed, but I was still a little dissappointed and never really connected with the characters.
karenthornell's review
I really enjoyed this book, as I always enjoy Britton's! I related with Grace a lot, as she's a major planner but also a total introvert. It was fun to watch her find her voice and realize her own importance. Jacob was a very real character, which I always appreciate. The first half of the book totally stressed me out, though! I don't love deception so I completely understood Grace's anxiety as she tried to fool her friends and family and it made ME very anxious! I also found myself very concerned that when Jacob fell for Grace it would be too fast or not genuine, since he had been pining for her sister for so long. I know that if I were Grace I would definitely be skeptical of his feelings! Because of that, it took me a bit longer to get into this book. But, Sally Britton did a wonderful job crafting a sweet, slow-moving love story with very authentic characters. She has a way of writing interactions that you can just FEEL and this book was no different!
melissasbookshelf's review
4.0
Loved this second book in the Inglewood series! Grace and her twin sister Hope are complete opposites. Hope is outgoing, brash, and always seeking adventure. Grace is demure, intelligent, kind, but quiet. She hates the limelight. When a neighbor offers a trip to one of the twins to sail and spend a year in the Caribbean, Hope leaps at the chance. When Hope is involved in a carriage accident, her father decides that the only way to curb her impetuous ways is to force Hope to stay home and send Grace in her place. This is insufferable to Grace and she plots to find a way to not go. She is also loathe to leave her best friend Jacob whom she has loved for years. Meanwhile, Jacob is secretly in love with Hope. When he hears that she is leaving, he is upset, but with the change in plans, he wonders if he has a chance to win Hope.
This is such an enjoyable story with lovable characters. Grace's character really shines in this book especially without Hope's character overshadowing her. I also liked Jacob who really begins to see Grace for who she is and comes to understand who really out of the sisters would make the best wife for a rector. The romance is swoon worthy and I stayed up way too late to finish the book. Look forward to the next book in the series.
This is such an enjoyable story with lovable characters. Grace's character really shines in this book especially without Hope's character overshadowing her. I also liked Jacob who really begins to see Grace for who she is and comes to understand who really out of the sisters would make the best wife for a rector. The romance is swoon worthy and I stayed up way too late to finish the book. Look forward to the next book in the series.
mimiathereader's review against another edition
4.5
I enjoyed this audiobook (it's available on Youtube, if you want to check it out) for its story but most of all for the heroine without the big personality, the one that prefers to stay at home instead of going on grand adventures, the quiet, unnoticed heroine. This kind of personality was portrayed so well in this book! And so it was very nice to read about Grace.
I also enjoyed that the love interest was also a down-to-earth, becomes-a-vicar, very normal kind of man, which is very hard to find in romance books ("tall, dark, and handsome" being the opposite).
All in all, a funny plot, paired with a sweet love story staged by unusual (but so very real) characters. I'm so glad I finally started reading Sally Britton, she's not disappointing.
I also enjoyed that the love interest was also a down-to-earth, becomes-a-vicar, very normal kind of man, which is very hard to find in romance books ("tall, dark, and handsome" being the opposite).
All in all, a funny plot, paired with a sweet love story staged by unusual (but so very real) characters. I'm so glad I finally started reading Sally Britton, she's not disappointing.
ramishac's review
3.0
jacob’s black-and-white sense of morality seemed pretentious at times, which was annoying
robinwalter's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
An enjoyable second in the series, nice to see the focus on character growth being centred on the male lead's need to adapt.
ghumpherys's review
4.0
I love the idea of twins switching places, although it was hard to believe so many people close to the girls didn't notice.
abif's review
5.0
I'm not crying, you're crying
How does Britton manage to make me cry again?? I rarely cry with books, but I did with the first book in this series, and here we are again. I related to the main character of the book so very much. Living in someone else's shadow is tough, especially when people compare you to them and question your character because of them. Bravery comes in many shapes and forms, and that is displayed beautifully in this story. As is the truth of accepting yourself being of utmost importance. Not trying to be anyone else. Being proud of who you are. It was well written and very engaging. I can't wait to read the next one!
How does Britton manage to make me cry again?? I rarely cry with books, but I did with the first book in this series, and here we are again. I related to the main character of the book so very much. Living in someone else's shadow is tough, especially when people compare you to them and question your character because of them. Bravery comes in many shapes and forms, and that is displayed beautifully in this story. As is the truth of accepting yourself being of utmost importance. Not trying to be anyone else. Being proud of who you are. It was well written and very engaging. I can't wait to read the next one!
thereallilycooper's review
5.0
Another brilliant book. I love this series and how it is clean, but still so romantic and full of emotion and drama. Very rarely do I find a sequel as good as the first, but this series has proven how each individual story has its own beautiful plot and love.