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You know It was a lot better than I thought it would be, on Goodreads it just has 3 and a half stars and some of the review were very negative. But I, myself, found that I really enjoyed it. I loved the story itself sister is kidnapped, elder sister come to the rescue with two handsome men vying for her attention. Kind of swoon worthy.
What was the best part though was that Evelyn was actually pretty likeable, she wasn't nearly as annoying as other female leads. I liked that you also found her growing more as a person throughout the book, growing more comfortable with her power, more confident with herself, that her acceptance of her healing was an acceptance of herself. Evelyn wasn't easily swept away with the prospect of romance, even with a tall brooding, prideful male. She cared more for her sister and Roses wishes to be a nurse.
The book had great witty moments, for example:
“Rose,” I said, turning to my younger sister. “In your esteemed medical opinion, is it possible to die of ennui?”This is just one of many, but it fit the book, it didn't feel forced. It was just a natural part of the characters personality.
“I . . . can’t recall a documented case.”
“What about exhaustion? Monotony?”
“That could lead to madness,” Rose offered.
“And drowning in a sea of suitors? After being pushed in by your mother?”
“It would have to be a lot of suitors.”
Most of all I loved the ending, it wasn't sunshine and rainbows. It was sad and kind of expected, but still had hope in the end that everything was going to be fine.
Overall I would recommend this book to those who want a mix of Pride and Prejudice with X-Men with witty comebacks. It seemed accurate in the historical sense. But what do I know.
Until next time
Kat
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