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A review by parklandmom
Christmas in the Castle Library by Ann Swindell
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Read: October 2024
Series: In the Castle Library, #1
Format: Kindle e-Book
Challenge Prompt: CNL's #10 of 50 - "Published in 2024"
Book #113 of 2024:
THIS. BOOK. 🥰 Sighhhhhhh…….
I saw this debut novel a week ago and I couldn’t stop thinking about it. So I bought it two days ago and finished at 1:13am CDST. Ironically, it’s my 113th book for 2024.
This has the wonderment of Cinderella but with so much more depth, growth, meaning, and spiritual reflection. It’s a contemporary romance and mystery but most of it takes place in a castle in Europe. It has an old world charm to it. I’m not even one to follow or be interested in royalty at all but these Christlike servants redefine royalty.
The Ingredients:
- a European castle
- a library
- a royal mystery
- gowns, a ball, Christmas & royal finery
- a budding romance between a self-history doctoral scholar and a handsome history lover
- lots of Scripture and a focus on spiritual growth
Mix the above ingredients. Proceed with finding a recliner or a comfy couch, some hot tea, and a throw blanket. Notify everyone that you’ve gone off the grid until further notice 🤣
🎺 Let me just call it now:
This novel will be loved by many and posted about numerous times in the months to come amongst Christian fiction readers. Go and buy it, borrow it, or read over a shoulder! (You’re welcome!) 😉
I found myself strolling through this book, re-reading parts, highlighting many times, and just reflecting on it. I took my time and just let myself be in a Christmas-y state of hygge over a novel. I didn’t want it to end so I’m so thankful that this is a series and more bookish bliss is coming.
I loved it start to finish and knew it was 5 stars early on. Sometimes you just KNOW❣️
Series: In the Castle Library, #1
Format: Kindle e-Book
Challenge Prompt: CNL's #10 of 50 - "Published in 2024"
Book #113 of 2024:
THIS. BOOK. 🥰 Sighhhhhhh…….
I saw this debut novel a week ago and I couldn’t stop thinking about it. So I bought it two days ago and finished at 1:13am CDST. Ironically, it’s my 113th book for 2024.
This has the wonderment of Cinderella but with so much more depth, growth, meaning, and spiritual reflection. It’s a contemporary romance and mystery but most of it takes place in a castle in Europe. It has an old world charm to it. I’m not even one to follow or be interested in royalty at all but these Christlike servants redefine royalty.
The Ingredients:
- a European castle
- a library
- a royal mystery
- gowns, a ball, Christmas & royal finery
- a budding romance between a self-history doctoral scholar and a handsome history lover
- lots of Scripture and a focus on spiritual growth
Mix the above ingredients. Proceed with finding a recliner or a comfy couch, some hot tea, and a throw blanket. Notify everyone that you’ve gone off the grid until further notice 🤣
🎺 Let me just call it now:
This novel will be loved by many and posted about numerous times in the months to come amongst Christian fiction readers. Go and buy it, borrow it, or read over a shoulder! (You’re welcome!) 😉
I found myself strolling through this book, re-reading parts, highlighting many times, and just reflecting on it. I took my time and just let myself be in a Christmas-y state of hygge over a novel. I didn’t want it to end so I’m so thankful that this is a series and more bookish bliss is coming.
I loved it start to finish and knew it was 5 stars early on. Sometimes you just KNOW❣️