I expected to dislike this book because I never liked Mansfield Park, but as a completionist, I had to read it. I'm glad I did! It might be my favorite of the series.

Fanny Price isn't quick-witted. She isn't bold. She gets caught every time she does something sneaky. In no way is she a traditional "strong woman" which makes her wholly and absolutely relatable.

I've never related to Lizzy Bennet-type characters who are bold and strong and know what they want. It's refreshing to come across Fanny Price here who does everything wrong, can't lie to save her life (or can she??), and who's been run roughshod over. But she still finds a quiet fierce strength to uncover the truth and learn to trust herself.

Also, I know what I said about Lizzy earlier, but I loved her cameos! It was wonderful seeing her in action. I loved the whole female empowerment vibe of the book. It's more enjoyable to me when the character development is about unlocking your own power, versus being strong and needing to prove it to everyone else.


Overall, I recommend the whole series! The books were easy reads and absolutely enjoyable.