Regina (virgosun) reviewed on 10/11/2013 + 886 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 5

I almost didn't read this. I'm not a fan of first-person perspectives nor do I have the patience for very young heroines. But I was riveted to Kate's story from the beginning and reluctant to let the realities of my own life pull me away from it. Blackmore is filled with the emotional struggles of the people I grew to love: Kate and Henry. I felt their anguish over the things they longed for; Kate for her freedom and Henry for Kate. And I felt their joy. I cried with them. I cried for them. The writing was so poignant that all the while I was reading, I was there in their moment at Blackmore experiencing the significance of the birds, the hidden beauty of the moors, the specialness of the ruins, their cherished time together, their shared history, and so much more. Blackmore is a work of art and one of the best stories I've read. Ever. 5 stars.

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