This was my first dive into a Sarah Pekkanen thriller, and I found the book to be quite enjoyable. It was a fun read, with moments of susp3.25 stars★
This was my first dive into a Sarah Pekkanen thriller, and I found the book to be quite enjoyable. It was a fun read, with moments of suspense, a fast pace, and engaging characters. The main letdown for me was how easy it was to predict. The romantic subplot at the end didn't quite click with me. IThe book would've been just fine without it, to be honest....more
"Give this a chance. The two of us. I'm not good with words, I'm not good at speaking things. I'm good with notes on a page. I'm good at mu
3.75 stars★
"Give this a chance. The two of us. I'm not good with words, I'm not good at speaking things. I'm good with notes on a page. I'm good at music—and that's what I tried to tell you on that stage just now."
I've been stuck in a major reading rut, and this book is the first one in a long time that I genuinely enjoyed and managed to finish, which speaks volumes! The writing, tension, and romance progression were all top-notch. Who would've thought that string instruments had such an alluring charm? if anyone is wondering if the cello scenes is hot yes it is ...more
Cordelia has always lived in fear of upsetting her mother, Evangeline. While it's common for young girls to seek their mothers' approval, Cordelia's mCordelia has always lived in fear of upsetting her mother, Evangeline. While it's common for young girls to seek their mothers' approval, Cordelia's mother is a harsh sorceress who takes pleasure in finding new ways to control her daughter. Evangeline imposes strict regulations on Cordelia, and the only moments of freedom Cordelia experiences are during her daily horse rides with falada, her mother's horse. Facing financial difficulties, Evangeline determines they must depart their town to find a new patron for her schemes.
When Cordelia crosses paths with Hester, the sister of the wealthy squire her mother is eyeing, she finds the courage to be bold for the first time in her life. Hester is puzzled by her distrust of Evangeline. Perhaps it's Cordelia's timid demeanor in her mother's presence, or maybe it's the sly glint in Evangeline's eyes when she believes no one is watching. Regardless, Hester is resolute in preventing Evangeline from further ensnaring her brother, and if she can rescue Cordelia in the process, all the better. However, Hester soon discovers that challenging Evangeline has consequences, leaving Cordelia torn between loyalty to her mother and doing what is right.
My first dive into T. Kingfisher's work, and it just didn't hit the spot. The length was dragging, and the plot felt like it was stuck in neutral with not much going on....more
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