Good Morning!
It's Wednesday again and I don't quite know how that happened since the last week has flown by. I've been spending lots of time at my desk checking for new reviews for Novice Threads, checking how it's been doing on the Amazon Charts mainly in the UK, Australia and Canada - though also on the US site where sales are trickling in, even though that geographical area hasn't been targeted for any special paid promotions.
I'm delighted this morning to find a super new 4* review from Lily who reviewed Novice Threads via NetGalley and posted on Goodreads. I absolutely love what she's written: it's very complimentary and makes this author very pleased that she's really appreciating my characters and plot. [It makes me wonder what else would have made it a 5* review.]
Here's what she likes about my characters and their story.
"In this fun historical fiction novel, readers
travel to nineteenth century Scotland where Margaret Law finishes her
schooling, much to her joy. Wanting to become a teacher after tutoring her
friend Jessie, Margaret must put her dreams on hold because her parents’
business collapses and she must find work in Edinburgh, a big change from her
small town life. Working as a tutor in the same household where Jessie is a
maid, this new job is exactly what Margaret wants, except the tension in this
household, her parents’ growing estrangement, and Jessie’s personal secrets are
making things more complicated. As things change and become more complicated
when tragedy strikes and questions get answered, Margaret must decide what she
wants her future to look like. A charming, realistic, and straightforward
protagonist, Margaret and her story are immersive and compelling, and the
worldbuilding in this novel is absolutely masterful, bringing Victorian
Scotland to life. With a fascinating story and wonderful characters, the
setting of this novel brings the social class of Margaret and Jessie to the
forefront while also emphasizing the differences between rural and urban
Victorian Scotland. With excellent characters, a vibrant setting, and a
fascinating plot, this novel is a must-read for historical fiction fans."
My thanks to Lily for taking the time to write such kind observations and...for enjoying my characters.
I'll be back very soon to give a list of the blogs Novice Threads will be appearing on today, since this is Week 2 of my Coffee Pot Blog Tour.
Click the link on the sidebar image to get your own copy of Novice Threads (which is still 99p/99c) if you've not read it yet, and see what is exciting the reviewers.
Happy reading!
Slàinte!
