Imogene is shy around those she does not know closely, hiding her intelligence and artistic abilities behind a demure mask. While Ben is an unapologetic flirt with an ease for conversation with everyone he meets and a smile that allows him to fit in to every social situation. The two are night and day, and this makes them the ideal candidates for the opposites attract trope (but their story is handled so well that it does not feel forced). The plot of the novel thickens when mysterious occurrences begin to happen to Ben, after Imogene agrees to help him with his drawing skills for his career in Architecture. At first, these occurrences are simply annoying; however, they become more dangerous as the summer continues on. It is up to Imogene and Ben, with the help of Ernest and Emily, Imogene's longtime best friend (who is enamored with Ben), to find out what is happening and why. While it was a decidedly cute romp, I found some of the novel to be ho-hum. Certain moments just did not work with the overall storyline, or were completely unnecessary to the plot. I also felt that some characters could have been developed further, so they did not seem so cookie-cutter. Such as the parent's or other children. Much of the character development focused on the big four, which was wonderful, but left something lacking when it came to the big reveal. I could not connect with the emotions that were meant to be flowing from the moment. Fell a bit flat. Overall, an enjoyable read, full of wit, cuteness and the pastoral countryside. The reader feels as though they have been plopped into a Victorian setting with ease and are witnessing the imperfections of society, the tonne and familial expectations. If you enjoy Jane Austen this novel would be a splendid diversion.
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