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busyknitting's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Sexism, Death, and Racism
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Religious bigotry, Alcohol, Alcoholism, and Police brutality
Minor: Child abuse and Sexual assault
omgmkg's review
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
This was a bit simpler than The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek and more pat. It was also a bit harder to distinguish Honey from her mother than I would have liked. The themes, that books will save you and of sisterhood are quite repeatedly stated—there is no need for intensive interpretation. Still, they are themes that strongly appeal to me, and you can feel the author’s love of where she comes from in every page. This book has a strong sense of place and doubles as a fast-paced adventure, so I would recommend it!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Violence, Alcoholism, and Sexism
Moderate: Blood, Medical trauma, Murder, and Police brutality
Minor: Vomit
jharman44's review
dark
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Death, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Grief, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Violence, Alcoholism, Chronic illness, Medical content, Misogyny, Domestic abuse, Fire/Fire injury, and Bullying
meganivy04's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
So, so good! Started with the audio version (which is great!) yet finished with the digital format because I prefer that, in general.
I would recommend reading the first book before this one to better understand the situations the characters are facing, BUT this one can stand alone.
I love how this book is woman-centered. It isn’t forced, either— it has historically accurate jobs, situations, and conflicts (some sensitive). The life that is portrayed was hard life, yet there is beauty and friendships that are forged.
I appreciate the writing and the story portrayed.
I would recommend reading the first book before this one to better understand the situations the characters are facing, BUT this one can stand alone.
I love how this book is woman-centered. It isn’t forced, either— it has historically accurate jobs, situations, and conflicts (some sensitive). The life that is portrayed was hard life, yet there is beauty and friendships that are forged.
I appreciate the writing and the story portrayed.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Misogyny, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Alcoholism, Murder, and Violence
micasreads's review against another edition
5.0
Thanks to Kim Michele Richardson and Sourcebooks Landmark for the chance to read this advanced copy in return for an honest review.
Honey Lovett is the last of the Blues, the blue-skinned people of Kentucky and she is learning to live on her own when her parents are taken into custody for violating the state's miscegenation laws. Honey is sent away to live with family friend Loretta in Troublesome Creek. After Retta's untimely death, Honey is left to figure out how she hides from the law, who wants to send her to reform school until she is 21 and take care of herself at the same time.
At this time, the Women of the Pack Horse Library Project is restarting in order to put more books into the hands of those who live in the Appalachian Mountains. Honey applies for and receives the job which allows her the chance to take care of herself. There is trouble brewing in Troublesome Creek thanks to the Gillis family and their ability to find trouble everywhere. This time though their need for trouble could cost Honey her freedom.
I loved this book as much as I loved its predecessor "The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek" which introduced us to the Pack Horse Library Project and the Blue people of Kentucky. The continued story of the Lovett family grabbed my attention from beginning to end and I was a bit sad when it did end. I can’t wait to see if there are further books about the book women.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Domestic abuse, and Alcoholism
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