Reviewed by phyllish on
The overall tone of the story is quiet, peaceful, and restful, yet with a touch of adventure. I thought the way the author used the term “Indians” for the natives of the area was quite appropriate because in the mid-19th century, that is how they were known. That is just one example of the way she gave the sense of time and place through the story.
There is a strong Christian message; however, I wish there was a more obvious point where Joseph realized that God’s love extended to him as well as to Monti. The allusion to his shame over something in his past wasn’t explained more. Perhaps it was explained in the first book of this series but as this book is about him, it seems like it should have been described here as well.
Overall, the story was very good and enjoyable. This is a great option for readers of historical fiction that takes place in the “Old West”.
This review was originally posted on Among the Reads
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I would like to thank Celebrate Lit for giving me this copy of the book. This gift did not influence my opinion or review.
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