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This was such a delightful novel! I don't really read epistolary stories often but this was incredible! Since I was listening to an audiobook, it really made each letter stand out! All three girls and their character arcs were perfect. I was rooting for each and everyone of the girls and wanting nothing but the best for them. I only expected the letters to be between Tirzah, Sophia, and Polly but I was delighted when there were a few other voices thrown into the mix. Especially when Theo, Michael, and Sebastian wrote letters to the girls. I loved their voices too. It was a little hard to keep track of who was writing to who in the beginning, and when other voices were thrown in it was a little harder too, but I was able to wrap my head around it fairly well. I loved how all three girls end up engaged by the end of the novel. Some people might not like that kind of ending but I really think the men that they chose were perfect for them! They all complimented each other very well and I was so glad to see them all have their happy endings.

What a cozy, epistolary story. We are following three victorian best friends who are sharing all the most dramatic and mundane moments of their lives with each other. I absolutely adored this story and was brought back to my own childhood memories through their letters. If you are a Jane Austen Girly, I think you will really enjoy this,

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for an e-arc in exchange for my honest review!

Yours From the Tower by Sally Nichols was such a delight. The characters were all fleshed out with their own personalities, the situations were realistic, and the whole cast was lovable. I adored the strong sisterhood between the three main characters, Tirzah, Sophia, and Polly - it felt so genuine, and you could feel the love pouring from the letters. I also thought the letter format was a fantastic choice for telling this story. I think the letter format is much more compelling than if this was told from a standard multi-POV format in first or third person. The only thing that I wish was different is that each of the women's storylines seems to wrap up a little too easily (at least, to me personally). I was itching for more conflict and problem solving before overcoming these obstacles.

Overall, I very much enjoyed Yours From the Tower, and I am rating this title 4 out of 5 stars. A huge thank you to Sally Nichols, RB Media, and NetGalley for providing me with an audio ARC in exchange for my unbiased and honest review!

Thank you to NetGalley and RB Media, Recorded Books for the audiobook version of this book. I am not affilated in any way with NetGalley or RB Media, Recorded Books. I am not compensated for my review. Everything I write is my own personal opinion, thoughts, and feelings.
At first I almost put the audiobook down and DNF it. The style of the book took me a little while to get into. The book is written through letters. At first I did not like it at all. Then I thought I might as well give it a go and see if I will like it after one hour. Well it was amazing! I love that the has such detail in this format. This is a sweet wholesome book with much depth that was surprising.

I wasn’t sure what to think of this at first but I did really enjoy it. It wasn’t overly exciting - given it being told via the letters sent between the characters it made any climatic moments duller as it was being told second hand but that said, it was a nice change of pace and just an enjoyable read to pop on and dip back in to their lives.

Austen-era romance featuring the friendship of three recently graduated schoolgirls at its core. It was very cute, a little predictable, but very fun. All the narrators were great - especially featuring three fairly distinct accents from around the UK. I would say though with the format of letters as the structure to the novel I think I would have enjoyed reading a written copy a little more than the audiobook.

A charming, clever story that makes excellent use of epistolary format.

I like epistolary format in theory but in practice it’s sometimes a tough hang. This book is a great example of the style being used exceptionally well by the author.

The correspondence between the three protagonists is such a delight to read, and paints a picture of their lives after becoming friends at finishing school so well.

I found Polly to be a bit of a sop, but Tirzah and Sophie were a joy to spend time with, and the male characters were likable and interesting as well.

It’s a sweet book that carefully avoids veering off into the saccharine and overwrought, and a great toe-dip into the late Victorian for a young adult audience.

I do love an epistolary novel, and this is a great one. At the turn of the century three school friends, Polly, Sophia and Tirzah, write each other letters about their new lives. Polly is working at an orphanage in Liverpool, Sophia is having her first London season and Tirzah is living with her taciturn grandmother in Scotland. Over the year the girls write about their struggles and triumphs.

Each girl has her own voice and exerts their independence in different ways. 1896 is on the cusp of the Edwardian era and the Suffragette moving is just a few years away. While the book is very realistic about boundaries and limitations. These girls prepare to enter a new century with intelligence and action.

Yours from the tower follows three young women living in the late 1800’s, the year after finishing a school. Through their regular correspondence we follow Sophia as she navigates the social season, Tirzah as she languishes in the country as companion to her grandmother, and Polly as she works as a new teacher at an orphanage. Their funny and heartfelt letters reflect upon their experience of education, relationships, society and their future.

I have to say I’m not generally a fan of epistolary novels at all. However after listening to a sample I found myself lost in the story. The beautiful narration by the cast was really engaging, well paced and lyrical, and is equally supported by the writing style.

I was drawn in by the beautiful cover of this book, and reference to Bridgerton. I agree that lovers of Bridgerton would likely enjoy this book, but I also found it refreshingly different, both being YA, and narrated through the eyes of the three girls. I would highly recommend enjoying this as an audiobook!

Thank you RB Media, Recorded Books and NetGalley for a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed are my own.

A lovely story of the lives of 3 friends told back and forth through letters. Fans of costume dramas would love this! It's a superb story of friendships lasting long distances.

Yours From the Tower was a delightful audiobook! I loved how each letter linked to the next! If you’re on the fence about this one, go for it you won’t regret it!

This epistolary novel gives readers a peek into the lives of three girls across the UK in 1890s. Their letters clearly show a deep and abiding friendship that began at finishing school and continues in the following years. Although much of this time is spent apart, Polly, Louisa, and Tirzah share their love and support for each other in every word of their letters as they grow into adulthood and navigate all that life brings their way.
With a narrator reading each character’s letters, Yours From the Tower is heartwarming exploration of family, romance, and societal expectations. I could not press pause and listened to the whole book in just one day.

3.75/5 stars

Calling all Brontë and Bridgerton fans!

“Yours From The Tower” is the story of three girls coming into society after graduating from their boarding school in the late 19th century. Their long distance friendship is kept through frequent correspondence, which is how their stories are told.

Polly is a teacher at an orphanage and is swept up in the odd case of three brothers, who were abandoned by their stepmother, while trying to stay in the good graces of the orphanage’s superintendent. In London, Sophia is trying to find a suitable *cough rich cough* husband that could support her and her sisters, but a man with little prospects has caught her eye. Meanwhile, Tirzah is working as an unpaid companion to her strict grandmother and is yearning for freedom.

This book made me swoon, snort (in public, I must add), warm & break my heart. Their friendship is absolutely sweet and had me wanting to just hug my friends and tell them I love them (which I did - I have no shame). Out of all the stories, I enjoyed Tirzah’s the most. She was so dramatic in some of her letters, her shenanigans made me laugh and she made my heart break for her. I wanted a bit more from the story but only so much details and depth could be there when the events are told through letters.

I highly recommend picking this novel up, especially if you are anxiously waiting for the next season of Bridgerton. I hope to see this turned into a series too🤞🏻

Marissa

Tip: pay attention to the addresses of the letters. Tirzah especially likes to change hers up from time to time.

I enjoyed this book! I found myself rooting for each character, even the side characters! It took the beginning half to get acquainted with the characters because the cast is so large but the addresses helped differentiate who is narrating. The book is an epistolary novel which is still so new to me. I looooved the sign offs! I could imagine it was so fun writing those.

I absolutely loved the friendship and banter between the main characters. I felt like I was a fly on the wall listening to their catch ups and gossip. The writing is pretty impressive given the amount of POV’s. It made it easier to follow because everyone had distinct personalities. I can’t even pick a favorite fmc or mmc because they were all so loveable. Ahh! Definitely recommend!

Your book friend that’s back from hiatus,
Bri

I am a big fan of epistolary novels, and as such, was intrigued when I saw an audio book version of one - both excited to try something new and a bit concerned that the format might make it hard to keep up with the details, of who is writing to whom and when and where. Well, I needn’t have worried - having multiple narrators with distinct accents and way of portraying characters made this an extremely enjoyable experience.

The story follows three childhood / school friends - Tirzah, Sophia and Polly - who, after having finished school, find themselves starting adult lives far from one another. As girls deal with trying to become independent while still being tightly connected with their families, they decide to keep one another posted (pun intended) on the newest developments in their personal lives.

While this book was pitched as drama and gossip filled (so called Bridgerton-like), I was happy to find it much more genuine and cozy than the aforementioned show. Maybe the ending was too “happily ever after”, but I didn’t care about that, really - I was here to have a good time, and this book delivered.

I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a short and lighthearted (for the most part) historical romance - grab this book and get ready for a fun listening experience!

I received an advance review copy from Netgalley, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

A wholly unique read, at least I've never read/listened to something written this way!

The story of three friends told through letters between themselves, with a few additional characters included as well.

The narrators were excellent, and really helped each character come alive

I reccomend people give this a read/listen.

I received this as an ARC audio from NetGalley, the review is my own.


Was not able to post to Goodread through NetGalley, but added my review there as well.

Written in the style of letters among friends in the late 1800's, this was a charming book that was well written. I enjoyed the audiobook performance and the book contents itself.

This is the 1897 version of the group chat and I am here for it!! I seriously loved this YA delight and the audio version was lovely too. Thank you RB Media and Recorded Books for this audio ARC.

Sophia, Polly, and Tirzah have been best friends all through their years at girls' school, and at 18 they've set off to make their own ways in the world. Though separated by distance, they keep in touch via intimate letters which catalog their adventures, longings, heartaches, and triumphs. Practical Sophia is spending the "season" in London, sponsored by a rich aunt and hoping to make a similarly advantageous match. Impulsive Tirzah is serving as a companion to her grandmother, who seems to want nothing more than to let her adventurous granddaughter waste away in the quiet country. Empathetic Polly is working as a teacher in an orphanage. Each of the three faces roadblocks due to societal expectations of their sex, but also the hope and challenge of new pursuits (and new romances).

I absolutely loved this listen and felt that the characters were so relatable and naïve in some respects, while also having a clear understanding of the expectations of society and their positions within it. Each of them goes through personal turmoil and has to make difficult decisions in order to fashion the lives they dreamed about together in school. The letter-writing format is so well-done and by the end you'll feel like you've made three new friends. This dishy historical YA novel is a read you won't regret in the least!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an audio- ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This was a sweet YA novel told in the format of letters between 3 teenage girls in late 1800s England. They are different in personality and circumstance but each
face the frustration of their limited options as women in society.

I enjoyed the narration and would recommend this sweet and somewhat simplistic story to a YA audience

Audiobook Review - I really enjoyed 'Yours from the Tower.' The narrators were perfect and the story was unique and fun. Told through correspondence to and from the full cast of characters this story will delight Teens who enjoy innocent 19th century romances. Recommended purchase.