Although this book wasn't for me I will still recommend it to others.
I liked the story line well enough but I felt that the writing was much too hurried.
I liked the storyline because the author did a great job in portraying Lizzie and putting her through unexpected things in life. Life isn't always easy even in today's world.
My thanks to Netgalley for a copy of this book. NO compensations were received and all opinions are my own.

While the storyline was really good, I felt as if the book itself was very barebones. I didn’t really feel I “knew” the characters as well as I could have. Good story though.

This is a very good book. It is short but well written and naturally comes to a conclusion that is as it should be. Will be recommending this book to everyone I know.

Life is not always what we expect, and so this is for Lizzie during the first World War. This was a good clean reading novel.

Beautiful love story after WW1. Getting a view from the soldier on the front lines and a young woman on the home front.

**I received an advanced reader copy (AR) via NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion.**

This book for me was worth 2 stars in my opinion.

I had just signed into amazon prime and started rewatching all of Downton Abbey and was in the mood for some historical reading and this particularly book had the perfect setting.
Although it had what I was looking for in content it didn't deliver in quality. I thought the writing was rushed, the characters undeveloped, the narrative was a bit messy at times and there were quite a few grammar mistakes (although I don't know if that particular tidbit was because it hadn't been reviewed yet).
Nonetheless it was a sweet read, if not too superficial for my taste. It could have gotten deeper into the personalities of the main characters, Lizzie and Harry, though.

An easy read from this debut author!

While I generally enjoyed the novel and would read another book by Beverley J. Tucker, I thought that the story needed more character development and better description.

I was happy to learn that there will be a sequel to this novel!

Thank you to NetGalley and Troubadour Publishing Ltd for this ARC!

Lizzie’s Dream by Beverly J. Tucker is not necessarily a bad book, but it isn’t that great either. I think my biggest problem with the novel has a lot to do with the several elements lacking from the story line. I have never posted a bad review on my blog ever. As a reader, it doesn’t take much to please me. The few “bad” books I didn’t enjoy simply weren’t posted. That felt like the right thing to do. If you have nothing nice to say then don’t say nothing… right? My heart hates saying negative things about anyone’s work especially when I am so unskilled as a writer.

This time is different though, I really have an obligation to express my honest thoughts on this particular book because that is what I promised when a free copy was sent to my kindle. When I realized I was not enjoying the book all that much I didn’t put it down or away. I kept reading until the very end because if I was going to leave a review that was not raving with praise and love, then I wanted to have the whole picture and give the novel its best opportunity to change my mind. I hoped it would!

As a book blogger, I have received most of my recent books for free through Publishers and NetGalley. The exchange is made because I will provide an honest review. Please bear with me as this is what I intend to do. Lizzie’s Dream ranks 3 out 5 stars for me.
The book did not really make me care at all for anything. I think there was only one moment that pulled at my heart strings a little.

The characters were well developed and put together but there was just something missing. The writing throughout the entire novel is mostly all telling and no showing. Nothing was strong enough, and I was left feeling rather disappointed. A great example of this feeling is when Lizzie is caring for her boss’s sick daughter. The readers are told all about the relationship and how a bond grows and is formed between the pair; however, we are not shown any of it.

This felt like being told about a friend of a friend.

As a reader I couldn’t see it enough to develop any kind of interest or investment into what was going on. Lizzie nurtures, teaches, heals, and lives with this girl and none of it matters because we are shown so little of it. This should have been much more detailed. The concept was interesting and I would have loved to see the interaction between the little girl Lizzie loves and herself. Some developed conversation and scenes between the two might have made me feel more connected to the story.

I can say very similar things about Lizzie and the love she shares for a soldier off fighting a war. There is not enough emotion, development, and angst going on when the potential for such things is vast and unlimited. There is a war going on and the two are often separated. The backbone is great. There just needed to be more. An example of what I am trying to say is the fact he loves Lizzie at first sight and they barely speak.
We are told they go walking and spend a great deal talking but aren’t show any of it. Just told, so why should I care?

The letters we get to read between them is the only saving grace because I did find them interesting. It is just a little funny how completely engrossed they become with each after saying so little and meeting just once.

The book was not completely unpleasant just mildly uninteresting. There is a lot of room to make it better. I hope the author thinks through how she can provide more interaction and detail into the story. Tucker is really a great writer and her idea for this novel is beyond amazing. This felt like a great first draft of something that can become extraordinary because the story-line does have it all.

This book didn't do much for me, The cover is gorgeous. Don't get me wrong. I'm a huge history buff. I appreciate the fact she brought in researched pieces and the poppies and etc. The story was too general. I didn't connect with any of the charcters. I'd give it low 3 stars.

Lizzie's Dream by Beverley J Tucker is a historical romance set during World War I. It is a work of fiction but has facts woven through out. The horrors of that war can never truly be known by us. We owe so many, so much. It is a debt we cannot repay.
Set from 1915 to 1921 the novel is written from two points of view - the soldier at the Front and a young lady on the home front. Both parties suffer - one from unbelievable horrors, the other from the stress of not knowing how loved ones are plus the ordinary everyday worries of life.
A bygone era comes to life under the masterful pen of Beverley Tucker. The reader gets a taste of both a close knit community and family.
I really enjoyed Lizzie's Dream and am looking forward to the follow up, William's War.
One thing I noticed as a historian... the facts surrounding Christmas 1915 were actually from Christmas 1914 but this did not in any way detract from my enjoyment of the story.
I received this book for free from Net Galley. A favourable review was not required and all views expressed are my own.

I so adored this book! It has brilliant main characters, an excellent plot and it kept me engrossed all the way through. I would highly recommend this book.

Beautiful love story between Lizzie & Harry & especially so with the trials & tribulations of WW1 hanging over everyone 's life.
I especially enjoy this period in History & want to thank Netgalley, author & publisher for offering this little gem & allowing me to read it for free.
Would & will recommend this to anyone interested in this time in History.

I liked this book a lot and yes I would recommend others read it as well. I was able to read it in 1/2 a day. Very short read but good read and kept my attention .. 5 star read...I have tried 3 times to give a review and message says goodreads has not got this book listed, nor does any the other sites . My review is rejected. WHY?