Helpful Score: 6
This is not the typical genre for me but I do love reading about early American history so I picked this book up. I am glad I did. Its not your typical romance novel and has tons of interesting historical stuff. I found the homeopathy info interesting as well. There were some pretty graphic gorey stuff that was hard to read, some of which included children. That might be disturbing to some.
I look forward to this author's next novel.
I look forward to this author's next novel.
Helpful Score: 5
Unbelievably fantastic novel of life in pre Revolutionary War America. Gritty, savage and brutal but also beautiful and loving. You won't regret reading this.
Helpful Score: 4
I wasn't sure what to expect when I picked up this book, but I'm glad I read it. It was a well written story about Maggie being the only survivor of her village in Scotland, being trained as a midwife, signing up to be an indentured servant for four years in the US, and finding love. This story was violent and descriptive at times, but that doesn't take away from the story, it adds to the characters. I enjoyed reading this story.
Helpful Score: 3
I have to say probably one of the most favorites of mine I had read this year! So many different things going on but they all tie in together wonderfully, and I looooved Maggie (Mag-kie)'s character! I even loved the ending--will definately be on the lookout for more Christine Blevins books in the future!
Helpful Score: 3
This is a very genuine, easy-reading book about life in Colonial American prior to the Revolutionary War. The characters are very historically accurate and endearing. The pages take you through the struggles of a young Scottish woman who emigrates to the Colony for a better life. Her consequences for that choice are varied and complex. Some are foreseen and some where not envisioned in her plan for a new life. If you would like a lovely story to read, I would recommend this book.
