The rest of the characters also played such a good role into the story, bringing the tension and the growth. It was so cool to see her grow into her powers. I also liked how thankful she became for the kindness she experienced. However, I really appreciated how she learned her lessons, learned to trust herself, and to find love. She had difficulty trusting herself and trusting others, especially when changing her opinions. Honestly, there were times where I was a bit frustrated with Bronwyn. She was experiencing new feelings and struggling to deal with the new arrivals. Suddenly, there is more magic around her than ever and new problems arising. When Rion and Lynessa come, she is shocked. Her family at Mansfield was difficult for her to deal with, especially her aunt, who was not kind to her. Even though she had opinions and feelings, she saw herself as an outsider to Mansfield and not truly part of the family there. She held her magic tightly and herself even tighter. This was really cute! I felt bad for Bronwyn, she was so careful with herself, never letting anyone really see her feelings or opinions. Suddenly love and trouble in equal measures are surrounding the young people and Bronwyn’s magic is pushing at her. However, the arrival of Rion and Lynessa Torr to visit the Mansfield parsonage destroys her orderly life. She is able to experience the elegance, magic, and society of Mansfield, safe from the incident that drove her from her family and home and her magic that caused it. Though her life is tedious and monotonous, it also allows her to keep her magic under strict control. I have actually not read Mansfield Park, but I did enjoy Bronwyn! Bronwyn lives off of her uncle’s charity as her aunt’s companion at Mansfield Park. Another fun Magical Regency novel, Bronwyn is a retelling of Mansfield Park.

Bronwyn by Grace J. Croy