Review: The Painted Castle by Kristy Cambron

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I didn’t realize until after I read The Painted Castle that I missed a book in the series. Don’t worry if you haven’t read them in order. They all can be read as a stand alone but I would read them in order to get a feel of the tone of the series. If you aren’t familiar with Kristy Cambron’s A Lost Castle series and love historical fiction, I’d highly recommend getting swept into this beautiful series.

I finally got to read The Painted Castle and was not disappointed. Just like her others, she has a way of sweeping you off your feet to another place and time. Her beautiful writing and attention to detail has a sweet charm that makes these books not want to be put down. The strength of these women characters in her books really is one that I find myself drawn to and thoroughly enjoy. Not to mention the historical influence as well as the beautiful imagery that she expresses through her words allow you a glimpse into that moment of time. She truly is a gifted storyteller and her passion for this genre is evident through her work.

The Painted Castle, a beautifully woven plot told through three time periods, captures the lives of three extraordinarily women, their loss, love and hope that come together so seamlessly. As each story unraveled itself, the beauty and how the past and presented intertwined made a simmered page turning experience. You know that feeling how you don’t want to stop reading but you want to savor each moment. The beauty lies behind those castle walls and the stories they held. Her attention to historical details and the plot had the perfect mix of elements of suspense and romance that keep you anticipating how it turns out for all. Another amazing book in this series. Looking forward to what is coming next. I’d recommend adding this to your tbr list.