A Lily Among Thorns
Format: ebook
ASIN: 8696941
Too many confusing subplots, not enough focus on the main story and characters, unfortunately. The main characters did not work for me: the hero is supposedly a genius at a) fashion design b) fabric dye chemistry c) cooking d) playing the organ, and he's just over 25 years old. Oh, and he's also a h...
The pacing of this book feels really off to me; too much happening too fast. Quite a few reviewers say it improves after a rocky beginning but I just don't have the patience to wait it out.
One of the best historicals I've read this year. From now on, when someone asks me how I'd define a "Beta hero", I'm going to point them at Solomon. What a guy! Serena was also a memorable heroine--strong, yet vulnerable. They made a great team.Ms. Lerner's 2nd historical convinced me to move he...
Full review published here: http://www.brazenbookworm.com/2011/09/book-review-lily-among-thorns-by-rose.htmlDisappointing - in fact, I struggled to finish it. Frankly, I'm surprised because I adored Lerner's first book and was super excited for this one. I liked the hero, and there were a ton of int...
A Lily Among Thorns is the second book I've read by Rose Lerner. Back in January, I read and loved her first book In For A Penny. So, when I saw that A Lily Among Thorns was available on NetGalley I jumped at the chance to review it.The plot of this book didn't appeal to me quite as much as her firs...