While Katherine falls in love a little too quickly for my tastes, she's also a spunky and determined heroine. I liked how she never gives in to her two cousins, or to anyone else. After all, Katherine isn't a delicate English maiden; she's a fearless Virginian farm girl who knows how to shoot a gun and defend herself. Her own brother calls her Wildcat. I only wish I could have gotten to know her brother better; I suspect I would have liked him, too. And while it was pretty obvious who was behind George's death, there is a twist at the end that I wasn't expecting. Overall, this YA mystery is a fun read. I did find myself wishing that the author had fleshed out certain scenes and characters more than she did though. At only 245 pages, this story sometimes felt a little thin and rushed. But then, if it had been over 400 pages, I'd probably be complaining that it was way too long and needed editing. Isn't that the way it goes?
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I think there's a happy medium somewhere! I do get that feeling of books either being too long or too short fairly often, though.
ReplyDeleteIt's sadly true, isn't it? Some authors have way too much to say, and other authors need to learn to say more. That's why it's SO nice when you find the perfect book. (Which doesn't happen as often as I'd like it to.)
DeleteHa! Yep. I complain when books are too short or too long as well. Each book has it perfect length...I just wish they could find it. This one sounds fun.
ReplyDelete:) I wish all books could find their perfect length, too.
DeleteWhat a great review! I love that her brother calls her Wildcat. : )
ReplyDeleteIt's a fitting nickname for this lively heroine.
DeleteOoh, sounds interesting! I prefer long to short books, but some books that are less than 300 pages feel longer--in a good way. If I feel that I've entered that world and been satisfied with the story, I'm OK.
ReplyDeleteI completely agree. The really well-written books never seem too long.
DeleteI agree with your statement about wishing all books would find their perfect length. That is so true.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like it has a good premise, and had some good things going for it, even mixed with the not to great. I think I'd like Katherine.
I liked Katherine a lot. I think that's why I wish the author had written just a little bit more about her.
DeleteKatherine sounds like a great character and the story sounds interesting too! I'm fine with the word length and I think too lengthy will sometimes kill a story. ;)
ReplyDeleteA book being too long is a definite drawback for me these days. :) And it's a quick, fun read.
DeleteI like historical mystery fiction and the blurb sounds good-- but insta-love ugh-- and also a rushed plot... I'm not sure about that. If I find it in my library sometime I'll read it, though. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteIt's a quick read, so if you do happen to run into it you could easily read it in a weekend...but you're not missing out on a fabulous read if you decide to skip it.
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