by Sarah Dunster
Expected Publication- April 10, 2012
by Bonneville
Paperback, 384 pages
ISBN 1599559595
Source: ecopy from publisher
Rating: 4.5 Stars
Synopsis (from publisher)
After surviving the tragic deaths of her parents and baby sister and a harrowing trek across the plains to Utah, it’s no surprise that Maggie’s nights are plagued by nightmares.
But after years of harsh treatment by her foster mother and sisters, and memories that seem to hint at an unthinkable crime, Maggie is forced to strike out on her own. To separate the truth from the dreams, Maggie faces a painful ordeal and learns that she’ll need to put her trust in those around her to survive.
My Thoughts
I found this to be a very interesting book. Maggie is such a likeable heroine. She tries hard to do what is right; has realistic faults; makes mistakes and tries to learn from them. I felt connected with Maggie and ached for her as she made painful discoveries about her past. The story progressed well and while it did not have the ending I expected, it ended well. There were many interesting twists to this story; events did not always progress as you would have expected, so it keeps the reader on their toes a bit. I really liked this aspect of the book and felt it helped to draw me into the story further.
Another interesting aspect of this story was its historical setting. We often find stories written of pioneers crossing the plains, but this story takes place in the early days of the Utah settlement, during the furor and backlash from the Mountain Meadows Massacre. Tension definitely runs deep throughout this tale, with fingers pointing in many directions and everybody talking, and yet not really talking about what truly happened.
If you would like to learn more, visit the book website found here. You can also learn more about Sarah Dunster by visiting her website or blog.
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1 comment:
It was definitely a different read for me. But I kind of liked it! Read my review at http://thebookbug-hogan.blogspot.com/2012/03/lightning-tree-blog-tour-book-review.html
Also, I am hosting a blog tour for Jaclyn Hawkes new LDS fiction novel, The Most Important Catch. I'm looking for reviewers right now. If you are interested in being a part of the tour visit http://thebookbug-hogan.blogspot.com/p/blog-tours.html and fill out the form.
I always like to find other blogs that review LDS fiction. Thanks!!
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