![]() ![]() I didn't like the proposal scene either, because he doesn't actually propose, he just says something like "Do you know how long I've wanted to kiss you?" and then there is quite the description of the kiss. There are also two instances where they walk into the other's bedchamber unannounced both of these instances are quite inappropriate and unnecessary, and I don't think they actually would have happened. Edward touching Olivia's cheek for no reason). falling on top of each other while ice skating), but often purposely (e.g. One thing that bugged me is how many times the author threw in instances where Edward and Olivia touch each other, sometimes accidentally (e.g. The way it is presented in the book makes it seem like it was all physical attraction, even though I'm sure that is not what the author meant. Actually, Edward and Olivia's whole relationship needed more development. I never particularly liked Edward and I think he should have had more character development. I thought the romance was the weakest part of the book. I kept wondering how she could be a governess if she was silent, but that never happened. She is a silent under-nurse, then a non-silent governess. ![]() I don't know why it is called The Silent Governess, since Olivia is never a silent governess. I liked the characters, all the little mysteries going on, and the theme of redemption the book had. ![]() Julie Klassen is a pretty good writer, and the plot of this book was interesting. ![]()
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