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A review by alexa_frost
Vale by Tess Bentley
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I was given a copy of this book through netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Vale follows a young woman who is forcibly taken from the 21st century back to the mid 19th century where she must adjust to living during this time and attempt to make a new life for herself. This has a similar feel to the outlander series so if you enjoyed that, vale may also appeal.
While I liked the premise of the book, I found Vale's inner monologue to be, at times, repetitive and whiny which made it a bit challenging to get into, I also thought the relationship between the two main characters was a little cringeworthy. The other main characters though, were likeable, especially Anne who alone would warrant the book being 3 stars.
Vale follows a young woman who is forcibly taken from the 21st century back to the mid 19th century where she must adjust to living during this time and attempt to make a new life for herself. This has a similar feel to the outlander series so if you enjoyed that, vale may also appeal.
While I liked the premise of the book, I found Vale's inner monologue to be, at times, repetitive and whiny which made it a bit challenging to get into, I also thought the relationship between the two main characters was a little cringeworthy. The other main characters though, were likeable, especially Anne who alone would warrant the book being 3 stars.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexual assault, and Kidnapping
Minor: Forced institutionalization