**If you have not read the first two books, please be aware
of spoilers**
Julia Elliston is about to face her Goliath and her entire
world is crumbling in front of her eyes. Her dream of living happily ever after
with Edward is snatched away almost the moment it begins. Julia and Edward are
forced to return to Lord Pierson as news of the scandalous vicar has reached
the village where Edward served. But before they can even begin to settle into
their new life, Macy has returned to “collect his wife”. Using his notorious
skills of manipulation, Macy has set in motion the charges that will destroy
the entire Pierson family, and return Julia to his safe keeping. Lord Dalry
brings forth his old school friend Mr. Whitney to fight her case. We meet
another friend in this book, Jameson, the fetching butler. Edward offers
Jameson a job after his father decides to replace him. Jameson adds some much
needed humor to this story. As she prepares for her court date, Julia comes to
hate herself for the mistakes that she has made. But with Isaac’s help, in the
most touching and tragic way possible, she comes to see herself as God sees her
and loves her. She becomes a new person walking in the love and acceptance of
the Father. A place that I hope we can all achieve. As tensions grow and truths
are revealed, everyone has very severe choices that must be made. How will Lord
Pierson protect his daughter? Will Edward be charged with crimes he didn’t
commit? Is there anyway Isaac can free Julia from this monster? Has Macy paid
off everyone so he will walk free and claim his wife? But most importantly, will
Julia’s faith stand firm throughout the trials and the hardships?
I have had completely mixed emotions about the entire story
in general. I have come to realize, however, that it is because I prefer a more
lighthearted book. The conclusion of the Price
of Privilege
Trilogy went above and beyond my expectations. It was also hard for me to relate with Julia in a lot of ways. Her decisions and reactions in specific situations are the complete opposite of how I would think to react (Although I don’t have a blood thirsty husband, who could at any moment snatch me away). I also remain uncomfortable with the portrayal of some of the romantic scenes. They are brief and few, but I feel as if they were a little too provocative without being graphic. That being said, as our story concluded, I was moved to tears. The emotions I was reading were very easy to grasp onto. The series as a whole is very dark and depressing, too much for my own emotional health to handle in 2 ½ weeks. (I need about a week just to process everything now.) I wasn’t sure about the books at first, but I am glad I stuck with it. My congratulations to Jessica Dotta on her first series, I look forward to reading any future works!
Trilogy went above and beyond my expectations. It was also hard for me to relate with Julia in a lot of ways. Her decisions and reactions in specific situations are the complete opposite of how I would think to react (Although I don’t have a blood thirsty husband, who could at any moment snatch me away). I also remain uncomfortable with the portrayal of some of the romantic scenes. They are brief and few, but I feel as if they were a little too provocative without being graphic. That being said, as our story concluded, I was moved to tears. The emotions I was reading were very easy to grasp onto. The series as a whole is very dark and depressing, too much for my own emotional health to handle in 2 ½ weeks. (I need about a week just to process everything now.) I wasn’t sure about the books at first, but I am glad I stuck with it. My congratulations to Jessica Dotta on her first series, I look forward to reading any future works!
I received a free copy of Price of Privilege (Price of
Privilege Trilogy Book 3) from Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. in
exchange for my honest review.
