Only three months in and I can already tell that this is one of my most favourite books of the year. I love the quirky characters, the strong women characters, the flame thrower... Need I say more? The first in a new series ("Merriweather Academy for Young Ladies"), is definitely a must read and I can't wait to read the rest of the series.

Jen Turano is known for her humour and this book is no exception with ferrets, goats and a goose involved. The villain/s of the piece are well written - If I say anything else, it's a spoiler so I'll stop there. There is an ongoing mystery left over from the book which I can't wait to see the outcome of. Read this and enjoy it? I suggest reading her other series - all of which I loved.

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Jen Turano absolutely never fails to deliver stories with strong and independent heroines with all the sass that will have me laughing out loud every time... and this one was absolutely no exception. Right away, Druscilla's character drew me in... using her broken engagement to her advantage to start a new adventure with her family... opening a new finishing school! There are definitely some strange happenings going on at the castle she's inherited from her aunt... which only leads to more of the author's signature humorous moments. Rhenick was such a perfect match to Druscilla, despite her initial protests and I couldn't help but enjoy the banter between them. This was such a fun start to the series and I am excited to see what kind of mischief the ladies at the Merriweather Academy for Young Ladies are going to get up to next in the series! I cannot wait. If you love Christian historical romance that will have your laughing out loud, this is one not to be missed.

**ARC received via Netgalley for consideration. All opinions are my own.

The plot was compelling enough to hold my attention, though the pace was a bit slow. The characters were intriguing and added depth to the story.

Review coming soon! Thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the advance review copy. Opinions are mine.