"Reputation, An Easy Thing To Lose;" Author: E.M. Storm-Smith; Publisher: Storm Haus Publishing, LLC; Advanced Reader Copy; (November, 2021)

12/13/2021

Witty and well orchestrated with a dynamic plot and characters that flawlessly intermingle with each other to create the perfect novel.

As a great lover of "Pride And Prejudice" and all things "Jane Austin," I had set high standards prior to reading an Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) of "Reputation, An Easy Thing to Lose." Elizabeth Bennet, Fitzwilliam Darcy, Jane Bennet, the Bingleys, Mr.Collins; et al... they all came back to life in such a flawless way, I felt as though the author, E.M. Storm-Smith, was touched by the spirit of Jane Austen- so authentically written and true-to-life is her variation.

This book is delightfully "intense" in the sense that Ms. Storm-Haus created a whirling plot with a series of sub-plots that she brilliantly executed from the beginning to the end of the book. This is not a flimsy read for the webs she weaves are tangled and brimming with the wit and electricity that emanates from her engaging characters. The contents within are meaty and my full concentration immersed itself deeply into the way she breathed life into the characters and meticulously paid attention to details with each one. This was all perfectly tied in together through very witty dialogue conveyed by the characters, keeping me riveted page after page. Many things happened simultaneously and the author flawlessly kept the plot flowing without skipping a beat.

The characters really grew on me and my gosh, I must say- that Caroline Bingley got on my nerves with all her scheming and lofty attitude! This intense reaction that was extracted from me is proof positive that the author skillfully brought life to the characters. This is critical when an abundance of dialogue takes place within a book. There was no "dropping the ball" here.

In summation, this author has clearly done her research and invested a huge effort in executing her first book. This is something readers would appreciate, especially fans of Jane Austen. It is difficult to create a variation of a universally beloved novel that will appeal to loyal readers of the original book but Ms. Storm-Haus does a very fine job of taking the pertinent care and attention needed to pull off such a huge feat. It is a monumental undertaking, indeed.

Take a chance on this new writer. She is worth it. Thank you to Ms. Storm-Smith for this ARC of "Reputation, An Easy Thing To Lose." It was an honor to read and write a review. This review is also uploaded on Goodreads. All opinions are my own.

A beaming 5/5!

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Book Reviewed: "Reputation, An Easy Thing To Lose;" Author: E.M. Storm-Smith; Publisher: Storm Haus Publishing, LLC; Advanced Reader Copy; (November, 2021)

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You have stumbled into the writing world of Mary-Lisa Russo, an avid storyteller observing the universe around her and her humble place amongst the stars. “Excerpts From The Wandering Mind” is Mary-Lisa’s first collection of poems and she is currently working on her next book to be released in 2022. She recently created an e-book, namely, "Voices From the Universe," for her subscribers which is available for download via BookFunnel. She is a university graduate having majored in English Literature and continues to nurture her ongoing writing education at a local college. She is a member of the Ontario Poetry Society and various writers’ groups.