Helpful Score: 5
I LOVED this book. It was sitting on my bookshelf for a few years when I finally decided to read it last winter. I should have read it sooner! I couldn't put it down. I fell in love with the characters, the plot, the history . . . Gracelin is a trilogy--there are two other books to follow. I suggest reading them, too.
Stephanie M. (GusNBuster) reviewed Gracelin O'Malley (Gracelin O'Malley, Bk 1) on + 51 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 5
A wonderful, well researched story of the hardships and romance of the Irish before and during the potato famine of the 1840s. I cried and cried at the ending. Very good book!
Elisha D. (TomeRaider) reviewed Gracelin O'Malley (Gracelin O'Malley, Bk 1) on + 20 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
I absolutely loved this book. I fell in love with Gracelin's character and her family and friends. The best book I have read in a long time.
Helpful Score: 3
I'm an avid historic fiction fan. The plot was not obvious and simple like some romance novels are. This has romance, history, and suspense. I liked the main character Grace right away. If you love historic fiction, especially about Ireland and the struggles during the great famine you will enjoy this book.
Julia S. (simplicity) reviewed Gracelin O'Malley (Gracelin O'Malley, Bk 1) on + 33 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Excellent historical fiction, based in Ireland during the potato famine around the mid 1840's. Over 1 million people died of starvation and disease. The story is depressing, but seemed realistic and historically accurate. Gracelin O'Malley is an excellent character that you will appreciate.
