First time reading this author and I have such mixed feelings. My issues are personal preference more than issues with the writing. I just wish I had understood more about the topic and premise of the book so I could decide it wasn't for me before reading it.
Didn't enjoy:
Indentured servitude is not a pretty topic and this conveys that. I have strong reactions to reading about the abuse and murdering of women and about men in power that shouldn't be.
This is a time period that still strongly restricts women so know that before you read it. It is also a time period that views slaves as less than people.
The good:
Believable timeline & love story between characters
Ideas that make you think and ponder what your conscience would lead you to do
Good balance as the cover says between romance and drama/mystery.
Take away:
Unpleasant things really did happen in history but if you're wanting to read a novel to escape the bad in this world this isn't the one. If on the other hand you want to feel the suffering of women in the early days when America was still heavily under the influence of England by all means pick this one up. Just know your stomach might turn at parts and you'll likely end feeling grateful you didn't live during that time period.
Didn't enjoy:
Indentured servitude is not a pretty topic and this conveys that. I have strong reactions to reading about the abuse and murdering of women and about men in power that shouldn't be.
This is a time period that still strongly restricts women so know that before you read it. It is also a time period that views slaves as less than people.
The good:
Believable timeline & love story between characters
Ideas that make you think and ponder what your conscience would lead you to do
Good balance as the cover says between romance and drama/mystery.
Take away:
Unpleasant things really did happen in history but if you're wanting to read a novel to escape the bad in this world this isn't the one. If on the other hand you want to feel the suffering of women in the early days when America was still heavily under the influence of England by all means pick this one up. Just know your stomach might turn at parts and you'll likely end feeling grateful you didn't live during that time period.
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