I wasn't sure I would like this book during the first few chapters, but by the end I loved it. A single Black woman moves out west to be a homesteader. She brings a giant trunk with a secret inside, and with the help of new friends who are fellow homesteaders (hence the title) she makes a new life for herself and becomes free of the burden in her trunk.
Set in 1915 - homesteading in Montana. A young black woman is fleeing her past and hopes to establish a new life where she is unknown. But her "secret sin" follows her and changes forever the small town where she lands. Definitely a different read for me - but a good one - just bring your imagination!
Really good storytelling! The ending was too glossed over to make it a solid 4 star read for me, but the journey there was nailbiting. This story stayed in my head during every break. Not quite 4 stars but more than 3.5.
