A review by gemmiejewel
Starlight Over Bluebell Castle by Sarah Bennett
5.0
Plot
The most magical time of the year…
Jessica Ridley’s life has just been turned upside-down – and not in a good way! So when blast-from-the-past Tristan Ludworth invites her to stay at Bluebell Castle and transform it into a winter wonderland, it’s the perfect distraction for Jess and her two young children…
Jessica is used to planning even the most elaborate events in her sleep, but she certainly didn’t expect to be working so closely with Tristan at the castle – or that she could still find him quite so handsome after all this time!
And with a little holiday magic in the air, it’s becoming harder and harder to resist his charms. Can Tristan convince Jess to give love one more chance, just in time for Christmas?
Review
Where do I start?
Firstly, I want to thank Harper Collins for generously gifting me a copy of this book.
I absolutely adored everything about every single page of this. This is the first in the Bluebell Castle series I’ve read but I feel that it could easily be a stand alone. Jess is a wonderful character filled with love but the insecurities we can all relate to. Her two little boys are adorable and so well written I found myself nodding thinking yeah that’s what kids do!
Tristan - uh yummy! But again a well rounded individual.
I loved the story and the journey that Jess goes on. It’s serious yet light enough to get turkey invested. This combined with the almost comical going’s on of the Arthurian legend named siblings was just the perfect blend.
Finally, I want to say this. I didn’t just read this book - I saw this book. Every page created picture and before long I was mentally begging Netflix to make a Christmas movie from it. The Christmas setting just comes alive and evokes the feelings and sense memory you have attached to it.
Utterly delightful.
Now, where can I find a real Bluebell Castle?
Rating
5 stars
Recommend
Absolutely! Best enjoyed on a cosy night with a bucket of hot chocolate.
The most magical time of the year…
Jessica Ridley’s life has just been turned upside-down – and not in a good way! So when blast-from-the-past Tristan Ludworth invites her to stay at Bluebell Castle and transform it into a winter wonderland, it’s the perfect distraction for Jess and her two young children…
Jessica is used to planning even the most elaborate events in her sleep, but she certainly didn’t expect to be working so closely with Tristan at the castle – or that she could still find him quite so handsome after all this time!
And with a little holiday magic in the air, it’s becoming harder and harder to resist his charms. Can Tristan convince Jess to give love one more chance, just in time for Christmas?
Review
Where do I start?
Firstly, I want to thank Harper Collins for generously gifting me a copy of this book.
I absolutely adored everything about every single page of this. This is the first in the Bluebell Castle series I’ve read but I feel that it could easily be a stand alone. Jess is a wonderful character filled with love but the insecurities we can all relate to. Her two little boys are adorable and so well written I found myself nodding thinking yeah that’s what kids do!
Tristan - uh yummy! But again a well rounded individual.
I loved the story and the journey that Jess goes on. It’s serious yet light enough to get turkey invested. This combined with the almost comical going’s on of the Arthurian legend named siblings was just the perfect blend.
Finally, I want to say this. I didn’t just read this book - I saw this book. Every page created picture and before long I was mentally begging Netflix to make a Christmas movie from it. The Christmas setting just comes alive and evokes the feelings and sense memory you have attached to it.
Utterly delightful.
Now, where can I find a real Bluebell Castle?
Rating
5 stars
Recommend
Absolutely! Best enjoyed on a cosy night with a bucket of hot chocolate.