A review by salmaab
The Girl in the Mask by Marie-Louise Jensen
3.0
A book about a young girl living in a patriarchal society: where her every action and thought is controlled in order to make off a fine lady. Sophia's father after four years, returns from his trip, announcing that she will make her societal debut and Sophia is made to leave her country estate. A father without any fatherly love, whom is also physically and mentally abusive deciding her every thought and action.
The book was slow, and it seemed as if there wasn't any fixed plot, but only the crazy adventurous of a young noble girl. I did put it down once, not expecting much - and the only thing which i enjoyed was the interaction between Sophia and Sir Charlton; which kept me going. Though when the plot gear kicked in, i was rendered unable to put it down; as i wanted to know everything.
On another note, whilst the story probably wasn't meant to focus on the romance part - it was quite disappointing on how it ended. The romance plot slowly but surely built up, up until that one scene where they kissed , but then abruptly ended without any further enquires of what was to be made of their story. Though, their chemistry was amazing and interactions even better. I do completely understand why Sophia refuses to marry and how it also won't work for Charlton, but it couldn't stop me from hoping for some more.
It also felt quite misleading with "theif by night" description as there wasn't much theiving, and most of the story didn't necessarily revolve around it. If anything, it was more about a young noble girl not desiring the doll life of a noble woman in a patriarchal - under constant control of men in her life.
The story felt like it was lacking something. While it was good and i enjoyed the read - it didnt have that element or... that extra feeling to it.
The book was slow, and it seemed as if there wasn't any fixed plot, but only the crazy adventurous of a young noble girl. I did put it down once, not expecting much - and the only thing which i enjoyed was the interaction between Sophia and Sir Charlton; which kept me going. Though when the plot gear kicked in, i was rendered unable to put it down; as i wanted to know everything.
On another note, whilst the story probably wasn't meant to focus on the romance part - it was quite disappointing on how it ended. The romance plot slowly but surely built up, up until that one scene where they kissed , but then abruptly ended without any further enquires of what was to be made of their story. Though, their chemistry was amazing and interactions even better. I do completely understand why Sophia refuses to marry and how it also won't work for Charlton, but it couldn't stop me from hoping for some more.
It also felt quite misleading with "theif by night" description as there wasn't much theiving, and most of the story didn't necessarily revolve around it. If anything, it was more about a young noble girl not desiring the doll life of a noble woman in a patriarchal - under constant control of men in her life.
The story felt like it was lacking something. While it was good and i enjoyed the read - it didnt have that element or... that extra feeling to it.