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A review by linaria
A Modest Independence by Mimi Matthews
3.0
I think this is a case of it's me, (possibly?) not the book. I just don't like historical romance set in India. Full stop. I don't really care how respectfully the author tries to treat the subject, it just isn't exactly my setting of choice for my light reads. It's not that I think Mimi Mathews did anything wrong, but I'm personally just not a fan.
So the offputting setting really didn't help me connect with Jenny and Tom, the protagonists in this novel. About 60% of the book is just one long ride to India - by horse, boat, train, so be expecting a lot of travel in uncomfortable situations. They also pretend to be brother and sister in the book to avoid scandal - and that's also not really my favourite romance trope. I'd read other books by Mimi Mathews, but for me, this one is a pass.
So the offputting setting really didn't help me connect with Jenny and Tom, the protagonists in this novel. About 60% of the book is just one long ride to India - by horse, boat, train, so be expecting a lot of travel in uncomfortable situations. They also pretend to be brother and sister in the book to avoid scandal - and that's also not really my favourite romance trope. I'd read other books by Mimi Mathews, but for me, this one is a pass.