Release Date: September 6, 2010
Age Group: Young Adult
Received From: Netgalley.com
My Rating: 4 Stars
IBSN: 0547370172
Blurb:
They strip her naked, of everything—undo her whalebone corset, hook by hook. Locked away in Wildthorn Hall—a madhouse—they take her identity. She is now called Lucy Childs. She has no one; she has nothing. But, she is still seventeen—still Louisa Cosgrove, isn’t she? Who has done this unthinkable deed? Louisa must free herself, in more ways than one, and muster up the courage to be her true self, all the while solving her own twisted mystery and falling into an unconventional love . . . Originally published in the UK, this well-paced, provocative romance pushes on boundaries—both literal and figurative—and, do beware: it will bind you, too.
I don’t read historical fiction nearly as much as I should, and Wildthorn proves that. I honestly didn’t know what to expect from this book. I had heard good things about it, but I still had a few doubts. Those doubts were quickly smashed after I started reading.
Wildthorn is the story of Louisa. Raised in a time were women were meant to stay home and raise children, the odds were against Lou from the very beginning. Her father always encouraged her to read and study, but that will be the very thing that puts her in the madhouse.
Louisa was such a strong character from the very beginning that I never had any doubts about her sanity. She was likable and easy to relate to. She will have you on her side in no time.
The romance in the book came as a bit of a surprise. Not an unwelcome one, because I had no problems with it. It was a sweet romance that will capture hearts.
Overall, Wildthorn was a fantastic read. I only have teeny tiny complaint, the pacing was a little slow in the beginning, but it really picks up in part two and you will turning pages so fast you will get a breeze! I recommend it!
This is on my list for this month! Glad you liked it!
Oh, I need to bump this one higher — I keep seeing it about and then forgetting about it. Thansk for the review!
I don't normally read historicals too but this sounds interesting, so I'll be adding it to my wish list.
I'm glad you liked it! The romance surprised me too. But I liked it. Just not exactly what I was expecting. It ended up fitting the theme of the story perfect though.
Sounds good and I liked your review. I don't normally read historical romance books either, but I added this to my Goodreads list!
I loved this book! So much so that I rushed out to buy her new one, 'Whisper My Name' straight away. I really enjoy her writing and I found 'Wildthorn' difficult to put down.
I loved this book too as ya historical is my favourite genre and I am so glad to see people reading it more often. I was the same about the romance taking me by suprise, it was a good plot twist.
I want this book so badly! I can't wait for it to come out. Thanks so much for the review!
This book is on my shelf, and this review proves that it needs to be read. Great review!
I agree! This was such a quick and easy read… I was shocked on how fast I read it! You should definitely read more historical fiction.
Me 2 I usually only read Vampire or supernatural books.Here recently I am expanding.I am currently listening to Under the Dome-Stephen King it's my 1st King book I usually watch his movies.
I really love a good historical fiction and Wildthorn has had me curious since I first saw it. Glad you like it. Hopefully, I will get to it too.
I've heard so many great things about this one! I will definitely be picking it up!
Great review! Like you, I don't read much historical fiction, even though I personally love it, so I'm really looking forward to reading this one sometime soon.
This is definitely going on the TBR pile! Great review!
Just fyi — started reading this over the weekend! I'm hooked!