Thursday, July 16, 2020

Blog Tour & Giveaway: The Invention of Sophie Carter by Samantha Hastings

The Invention of Sophie Carter
Samantha Hastings
(Swoon Reads)
Publication date: July 14th 2020
Genres: Historical Romance, Young Adult

Identical twin sisters take turns swapping places over the course of a summer in order to pursue their secret ambitions in Samantha Hastings’ Victorian YA romance.

1851. Bounced from one begrudging relative to another their whole lives, orphaned identical twins Sophie and Mariah Carter have always relied on each other for love and support, even though the sisters couldn’t be more different.

Brash Sophie wants to be an inventor, and demure Mariah wants to be an artist. Both long to visit London for the summer—Sophie to see the Queen’s Great Exhibition and Mariah to study the world’s finest collection of paintings. But when their cantankerous aunt answers their letter pleading for a place to stay, she insists she only has time and room to spare for one of them.

So, Mariah and Sophie hatch a clever scheme: They will travel to London together and take turns playing the part of “Sophie”.

At first the plan runs like clockwork. But as the girls avoid getting caught by increasingly narrow margins and two handsome gentlemen—both of whom think they’re falling in love with the real Sophie Carter—enter the equation, the sisters find they don’t have the situation quite as under control as they thought.

With all sorts of delightful Parent Trap-style identical twin hijinks, The Invention of Sophie Carter is the perfect light-and-sweet palate cleanser.

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My Review:

5 Out Of 5 Stars

Genre: Historical, Romance, Teen--

I do not really ever seek out historical fiction to read, it is usually just not my thing, but after hearing this author talk about her debut book The Last Word at a book event last year (she is one of my local authors so I met her before her book came out) I knew I had to read it- and I did and absolutely adored it (you can read my review HERE). When I discovered she had a second historical fiction/romance coming out, there was no doubt I was going to read it. And I am happy to report that The Invention of Sophie Carter is just as adorable, engaging, and swoony as I hoped it would be. Basically, this was just plain fun for me to read.

“Can you say that you are whole and complete?"

 “No,” she said, pressing her hand to the center of her chest. “My life has been an empty canvas, and I thought I had to wait to find someone to paint my life into a masterpiece. But I was wrong. I am the painter and I am the only person who can make my life into a masterpiece. And I’m the only person who can make me whole and complete.”

I was swept away in the drama of the story and I am always a sucker for great family dynamics and you can;t beat the relationship between the sisters. I really appreciated that the story was narrated by both Sophie and Mariah and they had very distinct voices and personalities- and lets not forget to mention the ridiculous, wonderful twin shenanigans! I enjoyed watching both girls grow into the women they were meant to be, capable in their own ways and able to find love in two very charming, endearing men.

“I understand why you like to read— I prefer books to people, too. But I’m not a heroine in one of your novels. Love is not the answer to all of my problems.”

“You’d more likely be the villainess of the book.”

“I’d actually prefer that. They’re always more interesting than the saintly heroine,” Sophie said with a laugh and tugged at one of Mariah’s curls.

I know I am sounding like total fan girl, but I am proud to admit that I am! This is the perfect book choice for any one who likes historical fiction, very proper romance stories with just the right level of kisses, spunky heroines who help themselves, sisterly love, and the best kind of ending (or really beginnings).

Author Bio:

Samantha Hastings has degrees from Brigham Young University, the University of Reading (Berkshire, England), and the University of North Texas. She met her husband in a turkey sandwich line. They live in Salt Lake City, Utah, where she spends most of her time reading, eating popcorn, and chasing her kids. She is the author of THE LAST WORD, THE INVENTION OF SOPHIE CARTER, and A ROYAL CHRISTMAS QUANDARY.

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