Review of The Beaulieu Birthright
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Review of The Beaulieu Birthright
[Following is a volunteer review of "The Beaulieu Birthright" by Caenys Kerr.]
Review for "The Beaulieu Birthright" by Caenys Kerr (2024).
This is a romance novel, although not a young adult romance, it is still a rather fresh type of romance. It's the kind of romance that makes you excited, gasp, sigh, and smile like a full-on teenager. It’s fun, entertaining, and quite original, even though it’s a cliché. What's the cliché? Simple: an agreement between two people seeking their own benefits. As the title of the work, "Birthright," suggests, this is precisely one of those benefits.
We have our two powerful, charismatic, and interesting protagonists: Iona and Enzo, who, a decade after a misunderstanding between them, decide to embark on an adventure—a two-month business venture. He wants what by birthright should be his inheritance, and she wants enough knowledge to make her business a success. He has this knowledge, and she could be the means by which he obtains what he desires. So, together, they decide to spend a couple of months between countries, where they share beautiful moments until the agreed date arrives.
Along with Iona, you learn about perfume-making, about its materials, essential oils, and the manufacturing process. You also learn about some of the most beautiful countries in the world, their traditions and customs, as well as many words in other languages. You read about art and historical events. And the accents—you can hear them perfectly, even though you’re reading the dialogues. Enzo, as a teacher, is also a magnet for genuine attention, chivalry, and smooth charm. There are some obstacles on this journey, but he knows how to be a true gentleman, a man genuinely interested in a woman. Then we have Iona, the beautiful Iona, who proves to be a completely self-assured, intelligent, gentle, and curious woman.
There’s a bit of spice, but not much. On a scale of 5, I’d give it a 2. The slow burn, however, is thrilling. And the third-person narration is quite stimulating, as you get to know what both characters are thinking, feeling, and imagining. There’s also some swearing, but the author doesn’t overdo it. In fact, she introduces it with purpose and very understandable reasons. If you're not familiar with the different varieties of English and the accents of different languages, you might be confused by some expressions. You might think they are mistakes, but as the chapters progress, you realize they are slangs or catchphrases.
The chapters are short and quite digestible. The author, in fact, fills the story with more dialogues than descriptive paragraphs, which also speeds up the story until it reaches its climax. I’d give it a rating of 4, but only because I would have loved to read more details about the countries where the story takes place, and maybe a bit more interaction with some characters—I was left with questions.
Even so, the author gave me a huge desire to travel the world and to long for an Enzo in my life. I’ve already added him to my list of fictional boyfriends, not going to lie.
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The Beaulieu Birthright
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Review for "The Beaulieu Birthright" by Caenys Kerr (2024).
This is a romance novel, although not a young adult romance, it is still a rather fresh type of romance. It's the kind of romance that makes you excited, gasp, sigh, and smile like a full-on teenager. It’s fun, entertaining, and quite original, even though it’s a cliché. What's the cliché? Simple: an agreement between two people seeking their own benefits. As the title of the work, "Birthright," suggests, this is precisely one of those benefits.
We have our two powerful, charismatic, and interesting protagonists: Iona and Enzo, who, a decade after a misunderstanding between them, decide to embark on an adventure—a two-month business venture. He wants what by birthright should be his inheritance, and she wants enough knowledge to make her business a success. He has this knowledge, and she could be the means by which he obtains what he desires. So, together, they decide to spend a couple of months between countries, where they share beautiful moments until the agreed date arrives.
Along with Iona, you learn about perfume-making, about its materials, essential oils, and the manufacturing process. You also learn about some of the most beautiful countries in the world, their traditions and customs, as well as many words in other languages. You read about art and historical events. And the accents—you can hear them perfectly, even though you’re reading the dialogues. Enzo, as a teacher, is also a magnet for genuine attention, chivalry, and smooth charm. There are some obstacles on this journey, but he knows how to be a true gentleman, a man genuinely interested in a woman. Then we have Iona, the beautiful Iona, who proves to be a completely self-assured, intelligent, gentle, and curious woman.
There’s a bit of spice, but not much. On a scale of 5, I’d give it a 2. The slow burn, however, is thrilling. And the third-person narration is quite stimulating, as you get to know what both characters are thinking, feeling, and imagining. There’s also some swearing, but the author doesn’t overdo it. In fact, she introduces it with purpose and very understandable reasons. If you're not familiar with the different varieties of English and the accents of different languages, you might be confused by some expressions. You might think they are mistakes, but as the chapters progress, you realize they are slangs or catchphrases.
The chapters are short and quite digestible. The author, in fact, fills the story with more dialogues than descriptive paragraphs, which also speeds up the story until it reaches its climax. I’d give it a rating of 4, but only because I would have loved to read more details about the countries where the story takes place, and maybe a bit more interaction with some characters—I was left with questions.
Even so, the author gave me a huge desire to travel the world and to long for an Enzo in my life. I’ve already added him to my list of fictional boyfriends, not going to lie.
******
The Beaulieu Birthright
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
Latest Review: The Beaulieu Birthright by Caenys Kerr
