(4 / 5)
A lovely book. I thoroughly enjoyed L.M. Montgomery’s foray into adult fiction. Best known for her Anne of Green Gables series, Montgomery proves she can delight audiences young and old. The Blue Castle is a historical fiction full of life, charm, and heart. I sincerely loved my time with it.
The beginning was perhaps a little slow but once the protagonist set herself in motion the plot likewise followed. The story stalled a couple times but always recovered nicely. I wish the blue castle had played more of a part and been fully fleshed out, and had it been written in 2017 I’m sure it would have, but these complaints are minimal. The methodical character growth we see in Valancy and the thawing of Barney are quite possibly the best aspects of this book. That, and the absurdity of Valancy’s insufferable relatives who are actually so horrid they’re fun to read about.
Anyone looking for a quick, cute, and fun read (particularly anyone who enjoys Anne of Green Gables) will find a treasure in this little book.
Violence: Low Language: Low Adult Material: Low