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Sep 29, 2017PinesandPrejudice rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This is one of my new favorite books. Holy crap. I didn't want to put it down. It was different and adventurous and fearless and just so good. I loved Leah and her perspective. Her voice was strong and unique and was just the type of character I love to read about. The historical time period is one I haven't read about much and it was awesome to dive into. I loved the little twinge of magic but only enough to make the book unique. The chosen family aspect -- I'm always a sucker for that. But just the plot and the adventure itself! Man, talk about intense and realistic. There was no fear and I felt like I was sucked into the best game of Oregon Trail ever. I am so excited that there is more to this story and more to these characters. Also, I love that there was just enough romance to keep it interesting but it didn't consume the whole book. Which in my opinion is more realistic. And the people of all walks of life that it brought together, the contrast of goodness and badness in people was well done, and only slightly clishe but not enough to be annoying. And finally, the best part, the writing was good. It was varied and detailed and sucked you right in. What a stellar book.