Reviewed by phyllish on
My rating is 4.5 stars
I really want to visit Ireland now!
It only took a moment for me to be drawn into this delightful story! Filled with rich depictions of the beautiful countryside and just enough brogue to add appropriate flavor, Once Upon an Irish Summer was just right.
Meeting quite by accident - literally, Rory and Fiona find they have much in common. Both love history. Besides that, he is a descendant of the pirate queen Fiona is researching with whom she is captivated. Oh, and did I mention that she is staying at his grandda's cottage for the summer?
I loved Rory's gentle, protective nature, and vulnerability. He had been protecting his heart after it had been broken when he returned home injured and wasn't ready to let anyone in. Especially with the way he still suffered from PTSD.
Fiona was fun! She was brilliant and yet naive. Her passion for learning all she could about Grace O'Malley led her all over the county on adventures she hadn't expected. And when she stumbled upon hints that she was on the verge of a great discovery, she became a bit reckless. Uh oh!
One of the things I noticed fairly quickly was the wonderful way the author used Irish dialect and expressions and explained them without making them sound forced. I can't think of another book where this has been done so well!
If you enjoy romance with a hint of faith and adventure, I heartily recommend Once Upon an Irish Summer.
Read my full review at Among the Reads
I was given a copy of this book. I was not required to give a favorable review nor was any money received for this review. All comments and opinions are my own.
Reading updates
- Started reading
- 19 June, 2020: Finished reading
- 19 June, 2020: Reviewed