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Always Emily

Always Emily, April 2014
by Michaela MacColl

Chronicle Books
Featuring: Charlotte Brontë; Emily Brontë
296 pages
ISBN: 145211174X
EAN: 9781452111742
Kindle: B00J0NXZI2
Hardcover / e-Book
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"Two Sisters Must Come Together to Solve a Mystery that Threatens Their Family"

Fresh Fiction Review

Always Emily
Michaela MacColl

Reviewed by Samantha R
Posted May 1, 2014

Women's Fiction Contemporary

Charlotte and Emily Brontë constantly argue. In almost every aspect, they are complete opposites, with the one exception of a love for writing. When two strangers show up to the famous moors they live on, a real life mystery takes shape. Charlotte and Emily will have to put aside their differences if they want to solve this case.

ALWAYS EMILY by Michaela MacColl is a delightful historical fiction about the famous Brontë sisters. Perfect for fans of Sharon Cameron, it blends mystery, history, and a dash of romance. The moors will truly keep you on your feet and have you guessing what is really going on with the Heaton family. The suspense throughout is absolutely wonderful.

What I love most about this book is the sisterhood between Charlotte and Emily. They bicker constantly, but their bond is still so strong. I love the focus on that bond throughout the story and how they both learn to rely on each other when things get really tough. Their individual personalities are also incredibly fun to read. Charlotte is so poised and proper, and I love the strong hold she takes on dignity. Emily is brash and bold, and the side romance between her and Harry is both hilarious and intriguing. Her carefree attitude makes for excellent dialogue between them, but I adore the realistic conclusion MacColl gives them.

Overall, I love parts of the story, but the pacing is a little slow at parts. The writing is still very well done, and the story is worth the read. I will definitely look for more from this author, and I would recommend ALWAYS EMILY to any fans of young adult historical fiction.

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SUMMARY

Emily and Charlotte Brontë are about as opposite as two sisters can be. Charlotte is practical and cautious; Emily is headstrong and imaginative. But they do have one thing in common: a love of writing. This shared passion will lead them to be two of the first published female novelists and authors of several enduring works of classic literature. But they're not there yet. First, they have to figure out if there is a connection between a string of local burglaries, rumors that a neighbor's death may not have been accidental, and the appearance on the moors of a mysterious and handsome stranger. The girls have a lot of knots to untangle— before someone else gets killed.


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