2.5 stars. This one just wasn't really my cup of tea. I'm not usually a fan of YA, and this one felt too YA for me. I could not really get drawn in by2.5 stars. This one just wasn't really my cup of tea. I'm not usually a fan of YA, and this one felt too YA for me. I could not really get drawn in by the characters. They felt too immature. The longing and romance aspect was done quite nicely though, and I did initially get drawn in by the idea of the Grand Tour. But it turned quickly into a madcap and zany adventure/ chase story, even with a touch of the supernatural. Almost Indiana Jones style. Not what I was looking for. I started skimming in the later section of the book, and ultimately I just didn't care that much what happened to the characters. Oh well, plenty of people have loved it and that's fine. It just wasn't for me.
This was the May 2022 BOTM for Historical Romance Book Club, LGBQT+ theme....more
3.5 to 4 stars. A short, light, sweet romance with a delightful heroine who carries the story. A quick and heart-warming read. Nice escapism in these 3.5 to 4 stars. A short, light, sweet romance with a delightful heroine who carries the story. A quick and heart-warming read. Nice escapism in these tricky times....more