This was a really interesting read but lacked something for me! I loved the story and the process behind it but felt like it could have given a little more!

Full review to come on Goodreads and Amazon. Thank you to the publisher, author, and NetGalley for a review copy.

A beautifully written historical fiction novel about making your home wherever you are. In this story, you'll see how strong women have become over the generations, thanks to love and family. Throughout the novel, the point of view switches between several years.
Beautifully poignant and haunting, Brock's tale taps into the feelings of loss and longing until the weight of it all gives way to understanding and acceptance. We are who we are because of the love that has shaped us through the generations, the changes we've had to undergo, and the hardships we've faced. You'll find yourself on every page, and maybe learn to see the magic in everything you do.

The description of the book far surpasses the actual content. I really wanted to like this book because the premise was so interesting, but I couldn't stay engaged enough to finish. Grateful to Netgalley and publisher for the ARC.

This book really didn't engage me. It did sound like an interesting idea but didn't pull me in. I found it a slog to get through it. I found it superficial and was not really engaged in the characters. It touched on a bunch of stuff but not in a lot of detail. I would have liked more historical details. Overall, not my cup of tea.

A tale of the journey of a mother and daughter set in 1945 Georgia as WWII is ending. There is an inter-twining story of late 1500's Roanoke which broadens the historical perspective. At the heart of it is love, loss and coming of age.

What a great historical novel! Being from North Georgia, I was able to pinpoint the characters' lives and journey to Savannah, which made it extra special. This book had more subtle twists than I imagined. I greatly enjoyed it.

Beautiful, stunning and an addictive story. 16 generations, a mystery from the 1500’s, a mother/daughter story. A gorgeous historical southern fiction novel, and so much more. Immerse yourself in this one!

This story is an epic journey beginning in with the Lost Colony of Roanoke, sweeping through the ancestors of the family of Eleanor Dare to the 1940s. Alice and her daughter Penn are feeling lost and they return to Evertell, near Savannah, the family farm handed down through generations. It is nearing the end of the war, and they are searching for the lost book of Eleanor Dare that is supposed to be the story of centuries of their female ancestors. But they are also searching for a way forward after their lives have been changed.

The Lost Book of Eleanor Dare by Kimerly Brock is a dreamy, tangled saga about the descendants of the mother of Virginia Dare of the Lost Colony. Told from different points of view and in languid detail, this book made me feel like I was in the suffocating heat of summer along with the characters.

I found this book to be very enjoyable!.. Everyone questions about the fate of Virginia Dare, but no wonders about her parents. I had never heard of the Dare stones. Eleanor was a fascinating person. The book has me searching for clues. It also gave an idea about life at this time in other places. I always forget the French and Spanish Were here.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed are completely my own. Thank you Harper Muse and NetGalley.

I was eager to read this, thinking it would be more about the history of Jamestown colony or some of the history of the Dare family, however the book never really found it's footing. Instead, it read more like a middle grades book, as it sometimes followed the daughter's perspective. I thought it was a children's book until the narrator finds herself having feelings for the caretaker of the house.

Nothing really happens in the book, and there is a lot of discussion over whether or not to sell the house, but very little by way of magic or history.

I did not connect with this book unfortunately.

I didn't know what to expect when i picked this book but i sure know i didn't expect to love it the way i did. The writing was so easy to fall into even if you're in a rush for something to read. With it's beautiful story and plot. You'll keep reading till the last chapter. I would definitely recommend this book looking for their next read. This book deserves a spot in your never-ending tbr list.

I've always been fascinated by the lost colony of Roanoke since I was in elementary school so, of course, I couldn't wait to read The Lost Book of Eleanor Dare.

Alice was set to receive the Lost Book of Eleanor Dare when her mother's death upended her world and the book was left behind when Alice moved from Evertell, her family home. Now years later, Alice must return to Evertell to settle her father's estate and she brings along her daughter Penn for the journey. They are both still struggling following the death of Penn's father/Alice's husband during World War II and Alice hopes to bring some of the spark back into Penn's eyes with a change of scenery. Penn falls in love with Evertell and her family's history as descendants of Eleanor Dare, spending hours pouring over all of the writings in the Lost Book, but unbeknownst to her, Alice has kept some of the pages for herself in hopes of resolving the conflict from her own childhood.

While I enjoyed this book, I was hoping for more narrative about Roanoke, but the book is well written and the characters are captivating. The setting is so well depicted that you can truly envision roaming Evertell yourself. I received this book courtesy of the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

The Lost Book of Eleanor Dare is an interesting story that may or may not be true. While it is set during World War II, the main focus is the mother-daughter duo and the lost book of Eleanor Dare.

My mother taught me that a story matters, not because it's true, but because it's been told.

The Lost Book of Eleanor Dare had a slow start, and there were times when I got lost. It was hard to see where the book was going, and at times I wished it would just get "there." There are multiple storylines, points of view, and a dual timeline to keep up with. However, I am glad that I persevered and finished the book.

The redeeming qualities of the book were Alice and Penn building a stronger, healthier mother-daughter relationship, figuring out who they each were, and figuring out who each other was. Also, the talk on forgiving others, being brave, and seeing the character growth in all the main characters.

Thank you to Net Galley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book. I was not required to provide a positive review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

The old adage of "don't judge a book by its cover" is so true. I wasn't expecting a story about relationships, trauma, and perseverance. It's definitely a slow burn. I felt the book dragged in sections and was desperate to find out the connection to the lost colony of Roanoke. I got more family drama than mystery. Not my cup of tea, but all-around well written.

Just marvellous!
The writing style, the sentences they way they just clicked the end.
The writing was a bit off putting at the start but it develops on as the story gradually moves forward.
4 out of 5 stars
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

The Lost Book of Eleanor Dare by Kimberly Brock is a fun and interesting story about a young girl learning about a long lost city and the women to whom she descends from. It is an adventure from page one and I unfortunately was unable to finish the story in the allotted time but what I read was very enjoyable and I would definitely recommend it to any reader of fiction. Brock’s writing was inviting and kept me interested through each page that I read and I’m looking forward to finishing the tale.

I love dual storylines and the mystery of Roanoke Island, so The Lost Book Of Eleanor Dare seemed like the perfect book. The beginning storyline has a mother-daughter story post WW 2 and the passing on of the family storyline which includes Eleanor of Roanoke legacy.
I had trouble getting into the more recent storyline and was disappointed that the Roanoke storyline didn't start earlier. I will look for another book by Kimberly Brock in the future, though.
I received a complimentary copy of this book through Net Galley, but all opinions are my own.

This is an unusual story - a mother and daughter return to their ancestral farmland, Evertell in New England, in the throes of the Second World War. There they rediscover their family history and their descent from Eleanor Dare, one of the first settlers from England. Eleanor Dare has her own mystique as one of the lost Roanoke colonists. This isn't the story you might expect - much of the focus is on the present day story with Eleanor's tale as a secondary strand and it's not always clear how they support each other. I am glad I stuck with it because both strands are well told but think I would have preferred it to be more about Eleanor and less about her descendants.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.