pickMy February #DoubleSpin pick was this historical romance novel. I‘d never read Beverly Jenkins before. What a treat! Credit goes to my alma mater for hosting a discussion of romance novels through a critical/intersectional lens, and including this one on their list. Jenkins‘s afterword describing her research made me want to read the others in this trilogy. (I‘m not a big fan of romances or westerns, so that‘s saying something!)
Rereading this book, which was first given to me in high school by the student assistance person who helped me get through that mess. She told me I would relate and that felt good in those survival years. Revisiting it now, I still love the book but it does bring up sad feelings about those times. Also very grateful feelings for people who care and books that help.
Still an excellent read, do recommend.
so-soNot my favorite historical fiction read. Characters weren't very likable, writing was okay. There was a bit of a plot twist at the end and though it got off to a slow start I did become invested in finishing it.
pickI am really enjoying this series. The characters are so great and I am loving the plot of time travel story line. I rated the book a 4 out of 5 stars.
My one (1!) purchase from the book sale I mentioned on #5joysfriday! I went armed with a list, but didn't find any from it 😟
@dabbe Thank you very much for this package, even though I feel slightly guilty as I haven't got round to reading the tagged & subsequent ones yet!
I do have extra motivation to read them now, however, as I've decided I need background information from the Reformation onwards to help with my creative writing project (even if it's going to be taking place nearly a century later 🤣😃)!
It‘s a Barbara Hambly/Benjamin January kind of night…
Have you made your Christmas wishlist yet?
https://wildwoodreads.com/2025/12/05/books-on-my-christmas-wishlist-2/
