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Man did this bring be back to my childhood. When I was younger, historical fiction books were one of my all-time favorite genres. I devoured books set in the past, especially those with spunky, intelligent young women intent on taking life into their own hands. And, of course, Anne of Green Gables was among those beloved books. So when I had the chance to read a historical fiction book based on one of my childhood favorites, I knew I had to read it.

That being said, I found myself a little disappointed. The story was enjoyable, don't get me wrong. And it's clear Fishbane definitely did her research when writing this book. But, I just didn't love it like I wanted to. Maybe my tastes in books have just changed over the years. It made me a little sad though. Because I really wanted to adore this book. I just couldn't

I had a difficult time getting into the story and had to force myself to read the first few chapters. After the rough beginning, I did end up really enjoying the story and delightful characters. It just took me some time to get invested. The fact that things seemed to jump around a little and the rather abrupt transitions between scenes probably didn't help mattes.

But, despite my difficulties, I still really liked Maud. The characters were wonderful, and the novel was filled with all sorts of history. Anyone who is a fan of stories like Anne of Green Gables should definitely check this out!

Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Teen for giving me the chance to read this in exchange for an honest review!