Thank you to Macmillan Audio for the ALC of The Courting of Bristol Keats by Mary E. Pearson. All opinions are my own. 

This was my first book by this author, so I didn’t really have any expectations going into this book. 

It ended up being an enjoyable read. It was interesting from the very beginning and I really enjoyed the ending. I think the middle was a little slow, and I wasn’t interested in that part of the story as much. 

I enjoyed Bristol’s character and how she was willing to go off in search of her father at the risk of her own safety. She was out of her element completely in Elfhame, but I liked how hard she tried to adapt to those changes. 

The romance was okay in this story. I thought the dancing was cute, but I do feel like parts of the romance were rushed. I’m also not a fan of spice, so be aware that there are several open door scenes in this book. 

I listened to the audiobook and enjoyed the narrator. My only issue with the audio was that I had a hard time telling when the point of view switched (and it switched fairly often). 

Overall, I would recommend this book if you’re looking for an easy romantasy book to read.