It was quite delightful to meet Brielle and get reacquainted with Bleu in 1763 Virginia. Seeing how Will and Sylvie’s family has grown was a metaphorical cherry on top. I enjoyed learning about the Acadian refugees and their flourishing settlement in Virginia as well as the tensions from the aftermath of the Seven Year War, both of which I knew nothing about. The setting near the river was absolutely breath-taking and I loved being a part of the Acadians’ daily lives. The latter part of the book took us across the ocean and I really enjoyed the completely different environment, full of opulence and decadence.
Bleu was the author’s stereotypical strong, often silent, loyal, compassionate, and tender hero. Brielle was loving, big-hearted, slightly fragile heroine who was a bit different from the author’s usually strong-willed heroines. Though both were likable, their personalities felt somewhat incomplete and I didn’t feel like I really knew them by the end of the story. Their romance was sweet but the angst in their relationship felt contrived and their longings drawn out while the ending felt rushed. Regardless fans of the author and genre will appreciate this historical romance.
I received a complimentary copy courtesy of JustRead Tours and was under no obligation to post a positive comment. All opinions are my own.
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