Language: G (0 swears, 0 “f”); Mature Content: PG; Violence: G
BUYING ADVISORY: HS - ADVISABLE
AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE
Too Indian to be English, Anna (23yo) has found herself a position as a governess, making her too much of the help to be a lady’s niece and too much of a superior to be the help. With so much experience as an outsider, Anna thought she could help her two charges navigate the newness of their positions in society, but she struggles to help make a place for them where she has never fit. And the attention of Mr. Thaxton makes placement that much more complicated.
Though Anna’s story is set in the 1800s, her experiences with racism are real and relevant, making this historical romance much more than a fluff read. Racism is an arbitrary reason to not like someone, and readers can feel that as they look at the world from her perspective. Anna thinks to herself that “she really should have been used to these kinds of slights, but being used to something didn’t make it hurt less,” and no one should have to get used to consistent, hurtful treatment.
Anna is Indian-English. The rest of the characters are English. The mature content rating is for mentions of alcohol.
Reviewer: Carolina Herdegen
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