The Season
by Sarah MacLean

    THE SEASON by Sarah MacLean
    Category:  Historical
    Age Recommendation:  Grades 9+
    Release Date:  3/1/09
    Publisher:  Orchard Books
    Reviewed by:  Ashley B
    Rating:  5 Stars


    Seventeen-year-old Lady Alexandra Stafford is being introduced into Regency London this season. Too bad she
    doesn't fit in with her sharp tongue and the fact that she hates dress fittings. The last thing Alex wants is to marry,
    which is why her mother, the Duchess, is so thrilled it is finally her season.

    While Alex attends lavish balls and extravagant dinner parties with her two best friends, Ella and Vivi, she also
    manages to uncover an important secret involving Gavin Blackmoor, a family friend. His father, the Earl, was killed,
    and Alex wants to help Gavin find the murderer.

    In the process of growing closer to Gavin, she finds her feelings changing, and realizes that maybe marriage and love
    aren't as bad as she thought them to be.

    I am a big historical fiction fan, and this book did not disappoint. Sarah MacLean wrote a beautiful debut novel that
    was hard to put down. Alex's character was witty and fun. She seemed like someone I would be friends with! Gavin
    was a handsome character who was also sweet.

    If you ever come across THE SEASON, you should definitely pick it up. It was great, and I recommend it to
    anyone!