As much as I hate to admit it, I am a sucker for a romance. For me, this guilty pleasure reaches its zenith in the midst of Lords and Ladies who spend the season in London and the rest of the year “in the country.”
Enter Edenbrooke.
It’s not deep or profound, but oh my, is it enjoyable. I didn’t want to stop reading. I really liked that this romance had just the right amount of intrigue without being vulgar or racy--a trait that can be hard to find in the romance genre.
The book begins with our two little love birds somewhat at odds with each other: “Philip Wyndam is an incorrigible flirt, and I did not like that about him. Not one bit” (p. 72).
But in the end, all is right: “…he kissed me again, and again, and whispered things too sublime to repeat, until I was thoroughly convinced he was madly in love with me, Marianne Daventry, a girl with no great figure, too many freckles, and a propensity for twirling. And then I knew I had met my match” (p. 247). Ah [satisfied sigh].
How they get to this delicious end is the fun of it all. If you didn’t read Edenbrooke this month, put it on your to-read list. It’s a keeper. The real problem is that now I want a nice gentleman to woo me. (Pass that along if you know any. Gentlemen, that is.)
On to next month! The book I have selected for May is
Fablehaven
by Brandon Mull
From Goodreads: For centuries, mystical creatures of all description were gathered to a hidden refuge called Fablehaven to prevent their extinction. The sanctuary survives today as one of the last strongholds of true magic in a cynical world. Enchanting? Absolutely. Exciting? You bet. Safe? Well, actually, quite the opposite ... Kendra and her brother Seth have no idea their grandfather is the current caretaker of Fablehaven. Inside the gated woods, ancient laws give relative order among greedy trolls, mischievous satyrs, plotting witches, spiteful imps, and jealous fairies. However, when the rules get broken, an arcane evil is unleashed, forcing Kendra and Seth to face the greatest challenge of their lives. To save her family, Fablehaven, and perhaps the world, Kendra must find the courage to do what she fears most.
Since last month's pick was a romance, I wanted a change of pace. Fablehaven is a fantasy novel and a New York Times bestseller. Several of my friends have read--and loved--this book. As always, I'll let you know my review at the end of the month. If you want to read this yourself, let me know what you think.
Here's to another adventure in reading!
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