Scan barcode
colls's review against another edition
4.0
Officially the oldest book on my goodreads TBR list and the first Amazon Kindle Firsts book I ever received. I feel so accomplished reading this!!
It sat around for so long because it had varied reviews, particularly about female or native characters and their agency, and I admit they made me skeptical enough to pass this over for other things on my list.
The Puritan historical setting on the 1670's and the engagement those people had with the Native tribes was rather interesting - the book doesn't really address it straight on, but the inclusion of a Quaker and painting the instigation of the violence on the white man did alleviate my fears a bit.
The romance bit wasn't interesting at all, but didn't get in the way of the story (could be because I'd skim?) - in any case, it didn't detract. It was just rather mundane. The uncovering of the motive and conspiracy was what kept me reading.
It sat around for so long because it had varied reviews, particularly about female or native characters and their agency, and I admit they made me skeptical enough to pass this over for other things on my list.
The Puritan historical setting on the 1670's and the engagement those people had with the Native tribes was rather interesting - the book doesn't really address it straight on, but the inclusion of a Quaker and painting the instigation of the violence on the white man did alleviate my fears a bit.
The romance bit wasn't interesting at all, but didn't get in the way of the story (could be because I'd skim?) - in any case, it didn't detract. It was just rather mundane. The uncovering of the motive and conspiracy was what kept me reading.
tschwinn17's review against another edition
5.0
Enjoyable read.
I was hesitant on reading this book but so happy I did. It is a pretty quick read, with a good storyline that moves at a good pace. I really liked the characters, especially Prudie. The reader really gets a good sense on how the journey she takes really heals her.
I definitely recommend this book.
I was hesitant on reading this book but so happy I did. It is a pretty quick read, with a good storyline that moves at a good pace. I really liked the characters, especially Prudie. The reader really gets a good sense on how the journey she takes really heals her.
I definitely recommend this book.
staceynerdin's review against another edition
3.0
This was a pretty simple book, predictable on most plot points, but was also plenty engaging. I liked the characters and could easily see this as a movie. A quick read.
mslourens's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
flxwiner's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
mdfn's review against another edition
2.0
I got this book through Kindle First. I am a fan of historical fiction, and this seemed like an interesting take on the pre-Revolutionary time in America. I enjoyed the overall story, though I found the main male lead to be hard to connect with. I understand patriotism, but his seemed to have very little basis. I felt that the female protagonist was inconsistent - she's puritanical, but not all the time? It was hard to believe.
So, again, overall interesting read, but just ok.
So, again, overall interesting read, but just ok.
stephc's review
3.0
I really liked this book - a lot more than I thought I would. I'd give it 3.5 stars.
monicabhills's review
4.0
James is an agent of King Charles II. He has been sent to Boston to look into the death of another agent of the king as well as a secret mission. Prudence has endured an abduction by Indians and the loss of her daughter. She is brought back to her family but believes her daughter is still alive and out in the wilderness. These two characters come together in order to achieve both of their goals.
I am a huge fan of historical fiction. This was a good read but was lacking that spark that makes a book truly addicting.
I am a huge fan of historical fiction. This was a good read but was lacking that spark that makes a book truly addicting.
laynalane's review
2.0
I can't believe this was written by an established author with nearly (or could be more by now) 2 dozen books published. It read like a first timer. It was melodramatic most of the way through, the characters were pretty shallow and it never had me on the edge of my seat. The synopsis made me think it would be suspenseful and gripping. No, none of that. And scenes that could have been intriguing were so stunted, nothing was properly fleshed out and over quickly. Every thought or action from a character was like a bad firecracker. It just quickly sparked and then died out. Mix that with the melodrama and it's annoying.