My curiosity certainly paid off because what I found was an engaging main character, a plot laced with mystery and a delicious romance.ĭawn Crandall’s debut novel has swept its way into my heart with its stellar ensemble of compelling characters and a deeply charming and captivating romance! With a writing style that’s reminiscent to the classic Jane Eyre, this tale is written in first person point of view and captures its period to perfection. WHAT SOME OF MY OTHER FRIENDS ARE SAYING ABOUT THIS BOOK I can’t wait to read the rest of this series!! 😀 It’s their debut novel, though, so they’ve got room to improve.” On the other hand, my first thought upon reading this book was more along these lines: “Oh my gosh! This is her first book?!” I have a funny feeling that Dawn Crandall just might end up on my Favorite Authors list.

Often, I read an author’s debut novel and think, “Eh… it was okay. It really brought the story to life for me! I can’t tell you how much it drew me into the story - so much that it made me almost feel like a part of it. For me, first person narration will make or break a story.

The setting, the time period, the story line… it was all great and I really enjoyed it!Īs for the writing style… I know I’ve said before that I’m usually a bit reluctant to read a book written in first person. I loved the characters! Some of them did annoy me sometimes, but I have yet to read a book that that statement doesn’t apply to. What did it leave me looking for? Book two! I definitely did not hate this book, but I didn’t simply like it either - I loved it!! Yes, it drew me in quickly and kept my attention to the last page. Will I like it? Will I hate it? Will it draw me in? Or will it leave me looking for a better book to spend my time with? When I pick up a book by a new-to-me author, I’m usually a little hesitant.

The Hesitant Heiress by Dawn Crandall