Awake at Widmore Manor by Jessilyn Stewart Peaslee {Review}

Awake at Widmore Manor by Jessilyn Stewart Peaslee

Kindle Edition, 147 pages

Published June 15th 2019
Source: I received a complimentary copy. All opinions expressed are my own and were voluntarily given.

   

A violent storm. A sleepless night. A test.
Emma Widmore has longed to return to her childhood home since the day she was forced to leave it after her father’s death. Widmore Manor represents every hope Emma has ever had and every person she has ever loved. When she feels drawn back to Widmore Manor on a stormy night, she is granted refuge by the one person she is sure would still know her after all these years. But when James Atwood—heir of Widmore Manor and Emma’s childhood friend—shows nothing but suspicion, Emma’s hope falters. After hearing rumors of a test—a standard—that other young women have failed, Emma worries that she, too, will fail. As Emma seeks to understand this test, she must be reconciled with her past and learn what being home truly means.
 
Readers have fallen in love with this unique and moving regency retelling of The Princess and the Pea. 

My Review: 4 Stars

This story is a fun and darling retelling of The Princess and the Pea--Regency style. Emma and her family were forced to leave their home at the death of her father. A true display of character is shown when hard times are endured and Emma is a truly genuine and positive young woman. She went from having it all to having nothing, yet she is able to find the best in all situations and is able to learn so much about who she is and how she can contribute in life. The relationship she has with her sister's family is so endearing and sweet.

I love the connection that Emma feels with nature and especially the pea aspect. Widmore Manor draws her back in and although the new heir is her childhood friend, there are many rumors about him and his heart breaker ways. The relationship that rekindles is so perfect!

I love a fun and fresh fairy tale retelling and felt that this one delivered. While having new aspects, key elements were retained, making it feel new, yet familiar.

Content: mild romance

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The Fairest Heart by Heather Chapman
The Midnight Heiress by Ashtyn Newbold 
Spun of Gold by Jen Geigle Johnson 
Beauty's Rose by Rebecca J. Greenwood 
Awake at Widmore Manor by Jessilyn Stewart Peaslee