My first chance at one of this writers stories. What a chance! It was intriguing from the first images of the Fairy King and his princess Posy. It is a testament to the first loves little girls have in their fathers. It is also the truth of those fathers that echo throughout this vivid character driven story of love captured and lost only to be found again. Told against the history of Admiral House a grand dame of a family’s journey.

Any book by Lucinda Riley is wonderful! She is a beautiful story teller with rich description of time and place and the ability to create realistic, emotional characters.
Being based in Suffolk was a bonus for me as I grew up there and spent many summers on the beaches of Southwold and eating fish and chips in the Swan. I loved how the main characters were all much older but they still loved passionately, made mistakes as parents and weren't the typical wise beings you get in many novels. Sometimes I really wanted to jump in the book to have words with everyone, especially Nick but that's what makes the book great, the characters felt so real.
The Seven Sisters are one of my favorite series and I have read every one of Riley's books over the years. Everyone who loves family dramas, sweeping tales over multiple eras, deep down secrets and wonderful scenes should read her too. I am so grateful to Netgalley and Blue Box Press for this ARC. This is my honest review.

Thanks to Netgalley and Blue Box Press for the ARC in exchange of an honest review.
This book was an ok book for me. It is an affairs of the heart kind of book along with everyday life problems thrown in.

Thank you Netgalley for this ARC of The Butterfly Room by Lucinda Riley.

Oh, what an absolute delight this book was. If you enjoy Kate Morton, or books like The Shell Seekers, I highly recommend this.

I was hesitant to start this one because I know that Riley writes substantial books, and I wasn't sure if I was up for the commitment. But goodness, it was so worth it. This is such a well written and complex family drama, with Posey, the seventy year old protagonist right in the middle. She is sharp and wise, and not to stand up to bullies or to fight for love.

This really does have everything. A wide timeline, war, romance, scandal, violence, secrets, betrayal, and a little magic sprinkled in to ensure that everyone gets the ending that is perfect for them. It was a soothing quarantine read, I highly recommend.

I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers.

The Butterfly Room is a story that spans back to the 1930s in Britain and follows the life of Posy whom the story is initially about.

Posy lost the love of her life when she was almost 20 and never knew why he disappeared on her, but a chance encounter brings him back into her life 50 years later and she finally finds out why she lost him.

Alongside the book flicking back to the past and present, Posys family come into the story and all their lives become entwined one way or another. The book consists of love, hurt, betrayal, heartbreak, loss, shame, and secrets. Will each family member find their happy ending? Read to find out.

I love Lucinda Rileys books - She's a fantastic story teller and this book didn't lower my expectations either.

I absolutely loved The Butterfly Room by Lucinda Riley! Thank you to Get Red PR and the publisher for sending me a copy of this book! Isn’t the cover absolutely lovely?? If you are looking for a family drama, this book is for you!

I love Lucinda Riley and have read all her books(including the Seven Sisters) this is a feel good story about families and relationships taking place over several decades. I love the settings in Cornwall, makes me want to return! Will recommend.

Absolutely LOVED everything about this book! The setting, the characters, the plot, and I’m a sucker for dual timelines. Beautifully written... a perfect book to curl up in a blanket with a cuppa coffee or tea and read for hours! Five BIG stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This book is full of secrets.. The book is told from many points of view, but it is easy to follow. I like being able to see the story from the different perspectives. The characters in this book are very well developed and pull you in from the start. Some will make you smile and laugh and others will want to make you want to scream. The author does a good job of making you feel the emotions that the characters are feeling. I was able to guess most of the secrets, but it didn't take away from the book. It was nice to see how the characters would react when the secrets came out. Posy is the main character. She has had to deal with a lot of loss and disappointment in her life. She has two sons that are completely different from each other and have their own problems and secrets. This book shows how families can overcome problems yet still support each other and that love and honesty can leave to healing.

The Butterfly Room was a very enjoyable read. It was a multi-generational story that was told in 2 different timelines. It centered around the main character of Posy Montague and told of her early days back in the 1940’s and then in her later years when she was about to turn 70 years old. The story had many characters to it, but it was never hard to keep them straight and I never got confused while reading. The location took place mainly in Southwold, Suffolk at her home called Admiral House. This was my first time reading a Lucinda Riley book, and at 640 pages, I believe it’s the longest book I’ve ever read! However, the storyline was so interesting and had so much going for it, that I never once got bored. I think this would be considered women’s fiction and it’s one I recommend. I know I’m anxious to check out some of the other books by this author now that I’ve read this. I’d like to thank NetGalley for the arc that I obtained from the Read Now section. I’m going to give this a 4 star rating.

True to Lucinda Riley's usual style of writing, which I absolutely love, this tale of Posy weaves through the span of many years, documenting the details of her love, loss and the many secrets that have taken over her life. I felt that the ending left more to be desired. Overall, a good book, just not my favorite of Lucinda's.

Posy lives in her crumbling family home, and although she knows it's time to move on, she has sentimental attachments to the home in which she grew up. Her two grown sons both have their own issues and an old love resurfaces with secrets. A beautiful, well-crafted novel about being human, having flaws, love, family and the ups and downs of life.

The Butterfly Room is a wonderful story of loves lost and found intertwined with a multitude of family secrets. Posy Anderson is the mother and grandmother women envy, that is until you find out about her family troubles. This is definitely a "must-read" for anyone wanting a genuine blend of history and romance mixed with a little bit of mystery.

Lucinda Riley's "The Butterfly Room" transforms Posy from a chrysalis to emerging as a confident adult. As a child, Posy was cocooned from the truth but her family's secret left a mark on her relationships. Accepted to Cambridge, she spreads her wings to embark on an uncharted future.

Riley penned a colorful tale filled with surprising encounters and unforeseen developments.Thank you to #NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review. I loved the story, setting and characters. The multi-faceted protagonists will have readers rooting for them and tearing up during their trials.

"So many people walk around blind to the magic and beauty around them. But not you Posy, you already see things better than most. When we draw nature, we begin to understand it---we can see all the various parts and how they are joined together. By drawing what you see and studying it, you can help other people understand the miracle of nature too." Lucinda Riley "The Butterfly Room"

The Butterfly Room by Lucinda Riley is a full length, stand-alone, second-chances story that I fell in love with after reading chapter one. This new to me author delivered an emotional, heart-wrenchingly, and intense story. A complex read that hade me believe I'm a member of this special family.
It's a four for one book. There are 4 stories told. There are Posy, her sons Sam and Nick, Sebastian, Freddie and Evie all wrapped up in an unputdownable, made me read it in one sitting from cover to cover book.
I loved everything about this outstanding and enthralling book; the excellent writing, the beautifully thought out and beautifully told story, the twists and turns that kept me on the edge of my seat. The Butterfly Room is my favorite read in 20 so far. I recommend the book, 5 stars.

I discovered Lucinda Riley through a friend and discovered an author who writes hauntingly beautiful magical books that draw you in and Nestle's within you until the end. She created amazing characters that linger with you long after you have read the last page. If you haven't read any of her books start with this amazing book and prepare to be dazzled. Then run and pick up everything else by her. You won't be disappointed. A definite must read. Happy reading!

From my blog: Always With a Book:

It's no secret that I am a huge Lucinda Riley fan. I've read almost all her books to date, and those that I haven't I plan to soon. I always find myself completely engaged in her stories, falling in love with her characters and swept up in their lives and this one was no different.

I love multi-generational sagas. They are such a great break from all the thrillers I love reading and this one came at the perfect time. I was able to lose myself in Posy's world and what a story it was. Starting when she was young and then jumping to when she is almost 70, I immediately found myself engrossed in this story. Posy has not had the most happy of childhoods and even later in life, she has encountered a few obstacles. Now she is nearing the end of her life and trying to decide whether she should scale down.

I loved Posy. I found her to be such a charming character who really cared about all those in her life. She felt genuine and honest, and I never felt that I had to wonder about her motivations at any time. Her two sons could not be any more different from each other. I took an immediate dislike to the older one, and it turns out, for good reason. The younger one won my heart over time and again.

This book is filled with secrets and interesting twists that are hinted at and keep you wondering how and when they are going to be revealed. I guessed at a few and did not see some coming. Having the story move back and forth in time allows for information to be given at the right time. Most of the story is in the present, but we do go back to the past and when that happens, it seems that it's to give us more of Posy's backstory so that we are able to fill in missing information. This was such a clever way to structuring the story - it's doesn't feel contrived but rather flows just right.

This book will certainly tug at all your emotions. There were a few scenes that had me tearing up and a few that made me quite angry. Riley certainly knows how to evoke an emotional response out of her readers and her characters all are so richly drawn that you can't help but want the best for them. And the descriptions - whether of Admiral House itself or of the lands and garden - this book is perfectly worded so that you can visualize everything.

I very much enjoyed my time with Posy and her family. This was one of those books where I started reading it and didn't want to put it down until I finished. If you like complex family sagas that are brimming with secrets, I highly recommend picking this one up...you won't be disappointed!

I received an ARC from NetGalley for an honest review and this book had such wonderful people. Posy was almost 70 years old and we meet her two sons, and they aren't anything alike. The book kept me reading because there was so much happening. There are old loves and new loves, secrets, and life isn't always an easy road. There was so much more to this story than I ever imagined. I couldn't put it down until it ended.
I even found myself fixing a cup of tea and enjoying it with my new friends. I thoroughly enjoyed this book

I Love this book. Posy is a character who will stay with me for a long time, I think. Five shiny stars.

Thank you to Netgalley, the publishing house and the author for the opportunity to read a complimentary advance reader copy of this book in return for a review based upon my honest opinion.

I really like this author and every time I think I have found my favourite book she writes another one that I love. I loved all of the characters and the storyline kept me guessing and reading long into the night. Admiral House was so well described I felt like I could see it in my mind’s eye. There were lots of twists and I couldn’t have been surprised more at the secret in the book, so well written. Posey was such a warm and wonderful main character, her story was so interesting; spanning sixty or so years.

This was such a great read! A great way to spend a day. I definitely recommend it.