Letters for Scarlet
A Novel

3.5 stars This turned out to be a really quick read for me. I settled down with it in the evening and finished before it was time to go to bed. Unlike my last book, this actually featured characters I was interested in which is probably why it was an enjoyable reading experience. This is the second n......more

Epistolary novels–novels in which the narrative is entrusted to letters between characters–have long fascinated me. Ever since I read Clarissa by Samuel Richardson (or parts of it–it is very long), I have thought of this 18th-century masterpiece as the quintessential example of the form. Despite its......more

This is one of those books that stays with you long after you've finished reading it. It's real and honest and I loved it. Family, friendship, and love are the focal points of this story and the characters were written with such depth that I was right there with them. I could feel the tension, the l......more

I have to let this book settle in a bit. These are wonderful characters who you end up furious with but still loving. Sort of like most people in your life. It's a great read.......more

*Thank you to the author for providing a free e-copy of this book for a review!* Actual Rating: 4.5 Wow, okay. I have to let this book settle for a little bit. The entire novel was an emotional roller coaster. I guess I should break it down. First of all, Letters for Scarlet is written in two perspecti......more