5 stars
This series is just perfection. It follows a group of young adults with different psychic powers in 1920's era New York City. Know as Diviners, some can consciously walk through dreams, some can see past events from objects, amongst other powers. The characters are distinct and very well written. I thought this book moved faster than the first and all of the elements are starting to come together epically. The books are superbly written with snappy dialogue and lots of macabre elements perfect for the Halloween season. I'm really impressed so far with this series and cannot wait for the next book. I received this from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
The Irresistible Rogue by Valerie Bowman
Pub. Date - November 3, 2015
4 stars
Daphne is THIS close to receiving the marriage proposal from the proper noble that she has been courting for months. With the upcoming ball prepared, there is only one thing standing in her way... her husband. Married to Captain Rafferty Cavendish in preparation for a spy mission for the crown, she had always planned on an annulment, if only her handsome husband would agree. Now she is preparing for another mission and reevaluating what she wants for a husband and from her life. As a character, Daphne is equal parts brave and vulnerable. This is the second book from this series that I have read and in both cases I have found the women feisty and interesting while the men have been a bit bland. I would have liked to read more from Rafferty's point of view as it might have made for a more evolved characters. Overall, I have liked both the books I have read in this series and this one set up the character of Daphne's cousin Delilah perfectly so I hope that she gets her own book soon. I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Lord Fenton's Folly by
Pub. Date - October 6, 2015
4 stars
Lord Fenton and Alice knew each other as kids when Alice harbored somewhat a crush on Lord Fenton. Fenton is an extremely interesting character. A self-described dandy, he relishes wearing outlandish outfits and embarrassing his stern father. He chooses to marry Alice based on his mother's approval and his own indifference to marriage. Once Alice realizes that Lord Fenton is not marrying her for affection, what follows is an interesting look into the beginning of an unhappy marriage. This is actually one of the more realistic takes on "marriages of convenience" in any historical romance that I have read. They are constantly at odds and really have to learn how to accept each other. I will say that this is "clean" romance, which I usually don't go for, but really works in this book and I think that anyone would enjoy it. I received this from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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